Fiber Optic Internet Providers and TV Companies in Boise, ID


In the Boise area there are 6 residential Fiber providers covering 45.81% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 3,953 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 Fiber internet providers in Boise, ID.

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Boise, ID Availability Maps

 

Fiber Internet Service Providers in Boise

Quantum Fiber | Fiber

Availability:

26.95%

Avg. Speed:

2,290 Mbps

Centurylink | Fiber

Availability:

24.74%

Avg. Speed:

956 Mbps

TDS | Fiber

Availability:

14.29%

Avg. Speed:

8,000 Mbps

Sparklight | Fiber

Availability:

5.98%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Fatbeam | Fiber

Availability:

4.87%

Avg. Speed:

2,000 Mbps

Silver Star | Fiber

Availability:

3.28%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

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 the Boise area are not shown.

 

Boise Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in the Boise area is fiber internet available?

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Fiber is available in 45.81% of the Boise area. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is TDS. Call one of the companies with service in the Boise area above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in the Boise area?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in the Boise area.

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The average Boise home can get up to 3,953 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 8,000 Mbps, which 15.74% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 40 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Boise area.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of the Boise area, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in the Boise area?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Boise area you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 43.09% of Boise homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 35.74% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 19.80%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Boise homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Boise area, along with details on where in the Boise area and at what speeds.

Quantum Fiber Fiber in Boise, ID

Quantum Fiber fiber coverage

About 26.95%, or 206,093 people, have Quantum Fiber fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Boise area. Quantum Fiber is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of the Boise area.

 

Quantum Fiber fiber download speeds

Quantum Fiber is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Boise area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Quantum Fiber fiber is above average. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout the Boise area. The fastest plan anyone in the Boise area can order from Quantum Fiber goes up to 8,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 500 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Boise customers is up to 2,290 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Quantum Fiber customers in Boise. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 7.3% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 3,000.0 Mbps
  • 78.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
  • 2.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 11.7% up to 940.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 500.0 Mbps

 

Quantum Fiber fiber upload speeds

In the Boise area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Quantum Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Quantum Fiber is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Boise fiber providers. Quantum Fiber offers 5 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Boise area is up to 8,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 500 Mbps. On average, Quantum Fiber customers can get speeds up to 1,503 Mbps.

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Quantum Fiber's Boise fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 7.3% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 3,000.0 Mbps
  • 80.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 11.7% up to 940.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 500.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Centurylink Fiber in Boise, ID

Centurylink fiber coverage

About 24.74%, or 189,193 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Boise area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of the Boise area.

 

Centurylink fiber download speeds

Centurylink is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Boise area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is the slowest. There are 10 different maximum speeds throughout the Boise area. The fastest plan anyone in the Boise area can order from Centurylink goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Boise customers is up to 956 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Centurylink customers in Boise. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 1.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
  • 51.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 41.8% up to 940.0 Mbps
  • 0.8% up to 500.0 Mbps
  • 1.9% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 140.0 Mbps
  • 1.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 80.0 Mbps
  • 0.5% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Centurylink fiber upload speeds

In the Boise area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Boise fiber providers. Centurylink offers 11 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Boise area is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 897 Mbps.

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Centurylink's Boise fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 53.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 36.2% up to 940.0 Mbps
  • 1.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
  • 7.2% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 0.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

TDS Fiber in Boise, ID

TDS fiber coverage

About 14.29%, or 109,249 people, have TDS fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, northwest, and southwest Boise area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Boise area.

 

TDS fiber download speeds

TDS is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Boise area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, TDS fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Boise area. The fastest plan anyone in the Boise area can order from TDS goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all Boise customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to TDS customers in Boise. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps

 

TDS fiber upload speeds

In the Boise area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for TDS fiber. Compared to other ISPs, TDS is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Boise fiber providers. TDS offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Boise area is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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TDS's Boise fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Sparklight Fiber in Boise, ID

Sparklight fiber coverage

About 5.98%, or 45,733 people, have Sparklight fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, southwest, west, north, south, and east Boise area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Boise area.

 

Sparklight fiber download speeds

Sparklight is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Boise area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Sparklight fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Boise area. The fastest plan anyone in the Boise area can order from Sparklight goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Boise customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Sparklight customers in Boise. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Sparklight fiber upload speeds

In the Boise area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Sparklight fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Sparklight is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Boise fiber providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Boise area is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Sparklight's Boise fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Fatbeam Fiber in Boise, ID

Fatbeam fiber coverage

About 4.87%, or 37,207 people, have Fatbeam fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, southwest, and west Boise area. Fatbeam is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Boise area.

 

Fatbeam fiber download speeds

Fatbeam is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Boise area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Fatbeam fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Boise area. The fastest plan anyone in the Boise area can order from Fatbeam goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Boise customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Fatbeam customers in Boise. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps

 

Fatbeam fiber upload speeds

In the Boise area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Fatbeam fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Fatbeam is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Boise fiber providers. Fatbeam offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Boise area is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Fatbeam's Boise fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Silver Star Fiber in Boise, ID

Silver Star fiber coverage

About 3.28%, or 25,098 people, have Silver Star fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north Boise area. Silver Star is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Boise area.

 

Silver Star fiber download speeds

Silver Star is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Boise area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Silver Star fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Boise area. The fastest plan anyone in the Boise area can order from Silver Star goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Boise customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Silver Star customers in Boise. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Silver Star fiber upload speeds

In the Boise area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Silver Star fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Silver Star is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Boise fiber providers. Silver Star offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Boise area is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 200 Mbps. On average, Silver Star customers can get speeds up to 200 Mbps.

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Silver Star's Boise fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 0.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 99.9% up to 200.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Boise Fiber by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Boise area or any of the areas nearby.

How does fiber internet in the Boise area compare to the rest of Idaho?

Fiber internet speeds in the Boise area are much faster versus the average speeds in Idaho: 0.00 Mbps in Idaho versus 3,953 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Idaho is 0.00% versus 45.81% in the Boise area.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Boise area are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
8370551.26%
8370464.62%
8370268.81%
8370633.63%
8370338.02%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
8370924.94%
8371244.13%
8371353.04%
8371462.30%
8364246.90%

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