2 Best Internet Providers in Obsidian, ID

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Above are the top 4 providers in Obsidian, ID for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Obsidian, ID?

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Obsidian, Idaho, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Obsidian

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Obsidian Internet Providers

Based on 7 reviews from Idaho internet customers, Centurylink is the best internet service provider for Obsidian residents. Centurylink was rated at an average of 3.57 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction.

At a national level, based on 179 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Centurylink is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.22 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Obsidian?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Obsidian

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Midvale Telephone Company	1,000 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Centurylink	60 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Obsidian

Based on data reported by Obsidian ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Midvale Telephone Company. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Obsidian. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Centurylink. This indicates Centurylink reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Obsidian?

Idaho customers rate Centurylink as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Centurylink received a local rating of 3.57 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Obsidian, Idaho, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Obsidian

Obsidian Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Obsidian below, including the metrics used and how Obsidian compares to the rest of Idaho and nation.

Obsidian ISP Report Card: D

	Metric (hover for details)	Obsidian	Idaho	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Obsidian that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	42.86%	57.41%	71.53%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	1,000 Mbps	3,168 Mbps	3,583 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Obsidian.	1.5	6.6	7.1

 

Obsidian Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Obsidian	Idaho	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	1.8	2.8	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	22%	14%	15%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	93%	97%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	93%	92%	91%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	73%	73%	76%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	171%	73%	77%

Obsidian ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Obsidian is D, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Obsidian is high with a score of 62 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Obsidian have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Obsidian ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

93% of Obsidian households have an internet connection while having 42.86% availability. 73% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 13% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 73% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 171% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Obsidian residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Obsidian?

How Much Speed does a Obsidian Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Obsidian is 1.8, which is smaller than the Idaho average of 2.8 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Obsidian’s average household income is $95,127 which is much higher than the Idaho average of $84,595 and higher than the national average of $93,246. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Obsidian also has 4% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Idaho average of 18%. Additionally, 22% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 14% of residents in Idaho who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Obsidian has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Obsidian households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 94% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 91% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Obsidian?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Obsidian?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Obsidian, ID.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Obsidian?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Obsidian?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fixed wireless providers available in Obsidian, ID.

Which ISP Should You Choose in Obsidian?

The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:

• The best all-around internet service provider in Obsidian is Centurylink.
• The fastest internet provider should be Midvale Telephone Company. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Centurylink may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Obsidian is Centurylink.
• Viasat, Midvale Telephone Company, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Obsidian, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Obsidian compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Obsidian stacks up on the national level, it’s useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Obsidian’s D ISP Report Card and 62 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Customer Reviews

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