11 Best Internet Providers in Southwest Ada, Boise, ID

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

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Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Southwest Ada ratings may vary and are shown below.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Southwest Ada, Boise, ID?

Sparklight is the best internet provider in Southwest Ada based on Boise customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Sparklight had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Southwest Ada, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Sparklight is an option for 99.95% of the neighborhood.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Southwest Ada

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Southwest Ada Internet Providers

Based on 25 reviews from Boise internet customers, Sparklight is the best internet service provider for Southwest Ada residents. Sparklight was rated at an average of 4.29 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Centurylink wins for second-place in Boise, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 98.1% coverage in Southwest Ada.

At a national level, based on 1361 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, CTC Telecom is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Southwest Ada?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Sparklight. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, TDS should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Southwest Ada

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	TDS	8,000 Mbps
	Fatbeam	2,000 Mbps
	Quantum Fiber	2,000 Mbps
	Verizon	1,000 Mbps
	Centurylink	1,000 Mbps
	Sparklight	1,000 Mbps
	Anthem Broadband	500 Mbps
	White Cloud	200 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	CTC Telecom	50 Mbps
	Rise Broadband	50 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Southwest Ada

Based on data reported by Southwest Ada ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through TDS. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Southwest Ada. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the neighborhood 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 Southwest Ada?

Boise customers rate Sparklight as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city 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 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Centurylink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Southwest Ada customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Southwest Ada

Southwest Ada 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 neighborhood 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 Southwest Ada below, including the metrics used and how Southwest Ada compares to the rest of Boise and nation.

Southwest Ada ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Southwest Ada	Idaho	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Southwest Ada that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	25.57%	45.81%	67.25%
	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.	1,781 Mbps	2,322 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Southwest Ada.	6.2	6.2	6.8

 

Southwest Ada Digital Connectivity Index: 88 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Southwest Ada	Idaho	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.9	2.7	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.	17%	16%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	97%	97%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	96%	94%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	86%	79%	75%
	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.	86%	79%	76%

Southwest Ada ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Southwest Ada is C+, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Southwest Ada is high with a score of 88 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Southwest Ada have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Southwest Ada ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood 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.

96% of Southwest Ada households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 86% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 86% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 86% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Southwest Ada 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 Neighborhoods Compare to Southwest Ada?

How Much Speed does a Southwest Ada Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Southwest Ada is 2.9, which is larger than the Boise average of 2.7 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Southwest Ada's average household income is $96,675 which is higher than the Boise average of $90,055 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Southwest Ada also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Boise average of 16%. Additionally, 17% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 16% of residents in Boise who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Southwest Ada has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Southwest Ada households are much more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 94% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 95% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Southwest Ada?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Southwest Ada?

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 Southwest Ada is Sparklight.
• The fastest internet provider should be TDS. 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 Southwest Ada is Sparklight.
• Viasat, Sparklight, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Southwest Ada, 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 Southwest Ada compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Southwest Ada 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 Southwest Ada's C+ ISP Report Card and 88 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.