5 Best Internet Providers in Sweetwater, ID

Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings

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

AirBridge Broadband is the highest-rated internet provider in Sweetwater based on 8 Idaho customer reviews, and AirBridge Broadband has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Sweetwater, Idaho, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Sweetwater

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

Based on 8 reviews from Idaho internet customers, AirBridge Broadband is the best internet service provider for Sweetwater residents. AirBridge Broadband was rated at an average of 5.00 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 75.0% coverage in Sweetwater.

At a national level, based on 477 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, AirBridge Broadband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Sweetwater?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Sweetwater, the fastest internet in the city comes from AirBridge Broadband.

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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	AirBridge Broadband	400 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Nez Perce Network Systems	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	First Step Internet	25 Mbps
	Centurylink	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Sweetwater

Based on data reported by Sweetwater ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through AirBridge Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 400 Mbps in Sweetwater. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 400 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 AirBridge Broadband. This indicates AirBridge Broadband reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Sweetwater?

Idaho customers rate AirBridge Broadband 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.

AirBridge Broadband received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Centurylink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Sweetwater customers with an average price rating of 3.67 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Sweetwater

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

Sweetwater ISP Report Card: D

	Metric (hover for details)	Sweetwater	Idaho	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Sweetwater that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	0.00%	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.	400 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 Sweetwater.	4.8	6.5	6.8

 

Sweetwater Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Sweetwater	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.	2%	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.	90%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	83%	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.	50%	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.	50%	73%	76%

Sweetwater ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Sweetwater is D, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Sweetwater is high with a score of 31 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Sweetwater have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Sweetwater 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.

83% of Sweetwater households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 50% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 22% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 50% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 50% subscribe to it. A low number of Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater?

How Much Speed does a Sweetwater Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Sweetwater is 2.7, which is smaller than the Idaho average of 2.8 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Sweetwater's average household income is $66,974 which is about average for the Idaho average of $80,528 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Sweetwater also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Idaho average of 18%. Additionally, 2% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 Sweetwater has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Sweetwater households are more technology-disengaged. 90% of households have some sort of computing device, 76% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 85% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Sweetwater?

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

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Sweetwater?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Sweetwater?

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

Which ISP Should You Choose in Sweetwater?

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 Sweetwater is AirBridge Broadband.
• The fastest internet provider should be AirBridge Broadband. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AirBridge Broadband may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Sweetwater is AirBridge Broadband.
• Nez Perce Network Systems, AirBridge Broadband, HughesNet, T-Mobile Home Internet, Viasat, and First Step Internet has the broadest coverage in Sweetwater, 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 Sweetwater compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater's D ISP Report Card and 31 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.