In Ada County there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 93.43% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in Ada County, ID.
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Ada County, ID Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Ada County
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Ada County are not shown.
Ada County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Ada County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 93.43% of Ada County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Cable One. Call one of the companies with service in Ada County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Ada County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Ada County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Ada County home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 93.43% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Ada County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Ada County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 43.75% of Ada County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 37.58% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 18.10%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Ada County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Ada County, along with details on where in Ada County and at what speeds.
Sparklight Cable in Ada County, ID
Sparklight cable coverage
About 93.43%, or 462,461 people, have Sparklight cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Ada County area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Ada County.
Sparklight cable download speeds
Sparklight is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ada County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Sparklight cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ada County. The fastest plan anyone in Ada County can order from Sparklight goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Ada County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight cable upload speeds
In Ada County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Sparklight cable. Compared to other ISPs, Sparklight is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Ada County cable providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ada County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Ada County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Ada County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Ada County compare to the rest of Idaho?
Cable internet speeds in Ada County are much faster versus the average speeds in Idaho: 0.00 Mbps in Idaho versus 1,000 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Idaho is 0.00% versus 93.43% in Ada County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Ada County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Canyon County, ID: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Blaine County, ID: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Harney County, OR: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Jefferson County, ID: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Hot Springs County, WY: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Jackson County, SD: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Davison County, SD: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Minnehaha County, SD: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Rock County, MN: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Nobles County, MN: less cable coverage, similar speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Plymouth County, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Monterey County, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Santa Barbara County, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Pinal County, AZ: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Tulare County, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Cameron County, TX: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Sonoma County, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Washoe County, NV: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Placer County, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Solano County, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds