8 Best Internet Providers in Rupert, ID

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

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Rupert

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

Based on 20 reviews from Idaho internet customers, Sparklight is the best internet service provider for Rupert residents. Sparklight was rated at an average of 4.25 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Idaho, with 3.67 out of 5 stars and 71.1% coverage in Rupert.

At a national level, based on 1189 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 Rupert?

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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Sparklight	1,000 Mbps
	pmt	1,000 Mbps
	Anthem Broadband	1,000 Mbps
	Fybercom	600 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	White Cloud	200 Mbps
	ETS	150 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Rupert

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

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Rupert?

Idaho customers rate Sparklight 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.

Sparklight received a local rating of 3.58 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Fybercom is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Rupert customers with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Rupert

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

Rupert ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Rupert	Idaho	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Rupert that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	93.25%	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.	972 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 Rupert.	7.6	6.6	7.1

 

Rupert Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Rupert	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.	2.7	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.	7%	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.	92%	97%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	88%	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.	58%	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.	58%	73%	77%

Rupert ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Rupert is B, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Rupert is high with a score of 42 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Rupert have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Rupert 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.

88% of Rupert households have an internet connection despite having 99.42% availability. 58% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 11% 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 58% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 58% subscribe to it. A low number of Rupert 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 Rupert?

How Much Speed does a Rupert Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Rupert is 2.7, which is smaller than the Idaho average of 2.8 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Rupert’s average household income is $63,728 which is lower than the Idaho average of $84,595 and lower than the national average of $93,246. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Rupert also has 17% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Idaho average of 18%. Additionally, 7% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 Rupert has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Rupert households are more technology-disengaged. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 67% 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 Rupert?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Rupert?

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 Rupert is Sparklight.
• The fastest internet provider should be Sparklight. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Sparklight may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Rupert is Sparklight.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and Fybercom has the broadest coverage in Rupert, 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 Rupert compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Rupert 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 Rupert’s B ISP Report Card and 42 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Customer Reviews

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