4 Best Internet Providers in Orchard, ID

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Above are the top 4 providers in Orchard, 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 Orchard, ID?

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Orchard

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

At a national level, based on 323 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Orchard?

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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	White Cloud	1,000 Mbps
	Rural Telecom	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	CTC Telecom	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Orchard

Based on data reported by Orchard ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through White Cloud. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Orchard. 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.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Orchard?

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

Rated Affordability in Orchard

Orchard 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 Orchard below, including the metrics used and how Orchard compares to the rest of Idaho and nation.

Orchard ISP Report Card: D-

	Metric (hover for details)	Orchard	Idaho	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Orchard that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	16.30%	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.	245 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 Orchard.	1.7	6.6	7.1

 

Orchard Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Orchard	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.	2.8	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.	14%	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.	99%	97%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	95%	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.	61%	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.	70%	73%	77%

Orchard ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Orchard is D-, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Orchard is high with a score of 67 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Orchard have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Orchard 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.

95% of Orchard households have an internet connection while having 88.77% availability. 61% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 20% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 4% 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 61% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 70% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Orchard 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 Orchard?

How Much Speed does a Orchard Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Orchard is 2.8, which is smaller than the Idaho average of 2.8 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Orchard’s average household income is $108,727 which is much higher than the Idaho average of $84,595 and much higher than the national average of $93,246. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Orchard also has 21% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Idaho average of 18%. Additionally, 14% 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 Orchard has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Orchard households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 93% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 97% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Orchard?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Orchard?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Orchard?

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

Which ISP Should You Choose in Orchard?

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

• The fastest internet provider should be White Cloud.
• Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Orchard, 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 Orchard compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Orchard 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 Orchard’s D- ISP Report Card and 67 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Idaho