9 Best Internet Providers in West Bench, Boise, ID

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Above are the top 4 providers in West Bench, 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 West Bench ratings may vary and are shown below.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in West Bench, Boise, ID?

Quantum Fiber is the best internet provider in West Bench based on Boise 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 West Bench, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Quantum Fiber is an option for 24.56% of the neighborhood.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in West Bench

Local, State, and National Ratings for all West Bench Internet Providers

Based on 24 reviews from Boise internet customers, Quantum Fiber is the best internet service provider for West Bench residents. Quantum Fiber was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Sparklight wins for second-place in Boise, with 4.25 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in West Bench.

At a national level, based on 1333 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 West Bench?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, 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, Fatbeam 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 West Bench

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

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in West Bench

Based on data reported by West Bench ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Fatbeam. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in West Bench. 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 neighborhood 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 West Bench?

Boise customers rate Centurylink 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.

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. Sparklight is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s West Bench customers with an average price rating of 3.58 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in West Bench

West Bench 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 West Bench below, including the metrics used and how West Bench compares to the rest of Boise and nation.

West Bench ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	West Bench	Idaho	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in West Bench that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	37.72%	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.	1,355 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 West Bench.	6.4	6.2	6.8

 

West Bench Digital Connectivity Index: 80 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	West Bench	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.	2.6	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.	14%	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.	98%	97%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	95%	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.	85%	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.	85%	79%	76%

West Bench ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in West Bench is C+, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in West Bench is high with a score of 80 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in West Bench have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.

The West Bench 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.

95% of West Bench households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 85% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% 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 85% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 85% subscribe to it. A very large amount of West Bench 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 West Bench?

How Much Speed does a West Bench Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in West Bench is 2.6, which is smaller than the Boise average of 2.7 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. West Bench's average household income is $84,410 which is higher than the Boise average of $90,055 and 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.

West Bench also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Boise average of 16%. Additionally, 14% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 West Bench has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, West Bench households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 89% 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 West Bench?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in West Bench?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in West Bench?

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 West Bench is Quantum Fiber.
• The fastest internet provider should be Fatbeam. 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 West Bench is Centurylink.
• Centurylink, HughesNet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in West Bench, 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 West Bench compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how West Bench 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 West Bench's C+ ISP Report Card and 80 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.