5 Best Internet Providers in Sun Valley, ID

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Above are the top 4 providers in Sun Valley, 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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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 Sun Valley ratings may vary and are shown below.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Sun Valley, ID?

Quantum Fiber is the best internet provider in Sun Valley based on Idaho customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Quantum Fiber had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Sun Valley, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Quantum Fiber is an option for 10.97% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Sun Valley

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Sun Valley Internet Providers

Based on 13 reviews from Idaho internet customers, Quantum Fiber is the best internet service provider for Sun Valley residents. Quantum Fiber was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Centurylink wins for second-place in Idaho, with 3.67 out of 5 stars and 98.4% coverage in Sun Valley.

At a national level, based on 1647 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 Sun Valley?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Quantum Fiber. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Cox Communications 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 Sun Valley

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Quantum Fiber	2,000 Mbps
	Cox Communications	2,000 Mbps
	Centurylink	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Sun Valley

Based on data reported by Sun Valley ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Cox Communications. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Sun Valley. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 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 Quantum Fiber. This indicates Quantum Fiber reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Sun Valley?

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 3.67 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Quantum Fiber is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Sun Valley customers with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Sun Valley

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

Sun Valley ISP Report Card: C

	Metric (hover for details)	Sun Valley	Idaho	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Sun Valley that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	11.16%	54.21%	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.	1,998 Mbps	2,514 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 Sun Valley.	4.0	6.5	6.8

 

Sun Valley Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Sun Valley	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.	2.1	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.	19%	13%	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.	94%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	93%	91%	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%	72%	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%	73%	76%

Sun Valley ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Sun Valley is C, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Sun Valley is high with a score of 69 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Sun Valley have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Sun Valley 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 Sun Valley households have an internet connection despite having 99.45% availability. 86% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% 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 Sun Valley 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 Sun Valley?

How Much Speed does a Sun Valley Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Sun Valley is 2.1, which is smaller than the Idaho average of 2.8 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Sun Valley's average household income is $102,377 which is much higher than the Idaho average of $80,528 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Sun Valley also has 8% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Idaho average of 18%. Additionally, 19% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 13% of residents in Idaho who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Sun Valley has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Sun Valley households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 90% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Sun Valley?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Sun Valley?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Sun Valley?

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

To see how Sun Valley 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 Sun Valley's C ISP Report Card and 69 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.