In Downtown there are 11 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,360 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.
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11 Internet Service Providers in Downtown
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 Downtown are not shown.
Downtown 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
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Internet service is available in 100.00% of Downtown. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Cable One. Now you can call companies in Downtown with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Downtown?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Downtown.
Internet Speed Key
The average Downtown home can get up to 1,360 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 8,000 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 68.35% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Downtown.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Downtown, and slower in the south areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Downtown?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Downtown you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 41.98% of Downtown homes.
- Cable is fastest for 33.57% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 24.45%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Downtown homes.
Internet Market Health in Downtown
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Downtown internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Downtown based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 7.1 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.6 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.8 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Downtown internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 3 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Downtown homes have between 2 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, dsl, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Downtown internet customers who want faster speeds have between 2 and 9 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Downtown is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Downtown, along with details on where in Downtown and at what speeds.
Sparklight Cable in Downtown, Boise, ID
Sparklight cable coverage
About 100.00%, or 3,697 people, have Sparklight cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Downtown.
Sparklight cable download speeds
Sparklight is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown. Versus other cable providers in the area, Sparklight cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown can order from Sparklight goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Downtown customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight cable upload speeds
In Downtown 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 Downtown cable providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL in Downtown, Boise, ID
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 99.11%, or 3,664 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Downtown.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown can order from Centurylink goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown customers is up to 80 Mbps.
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- 20.6% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 41.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 7.0% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 27.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Downtown download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Downtown DSL providers. Centurylink offers 5 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown is up to 40 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 9.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 1.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 20.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 46.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 27.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Quantum Fiber Fiber in Downtown, Boise, ID
Quantum Fiber fiber coverage
About 55.88%, or 2,066 people, have Quantum Fiber fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown area. Quantum Fiber is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Downtown.
Quantum Fiber fiber download speeds
Quantum Fiber is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Quantum Fiber fiber is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown can order from Quantum Fiber goes up to 8,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown customers is up to 1,619 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 1.3% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 55.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 43.4% up to 940.0 Mbps
Quantum Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Downtown download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Quantum Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Quantum Fiber is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Downtown fiber providers. Quantum Fiber offers 3 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown is up to 8,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 940 Mbps. On average, Quantum Fiber customers can get speeds up to 1,065 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 1.3% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 55.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 43.4% up to 940.0 Mbps
Centurylink Fiber in Downtown, Boise, ID
Centurylink fiber coverage
About 47.47%, or 1,755 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southeast, northwest, southwest, west, south, north, central, and east Downtown area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Downtown.
Centurylink fiber download speeds
Centurylink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown can order from Centurylink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown customers is up to 868 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 28.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 61.5% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 9.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink fiber upload speeds
In Downtown 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 the slowest compared to other Downtown fiber providers. Centurylink offers 4 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown 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 790 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 28.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 51.1% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 10.4% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 9.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
White Cloud Fixed Wireless in Downtown, Boise, ID
White Cloud fixed wireless coverage
About 98.30%, or 3,634 people, have White Cloud fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown area. White Cloud is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Downtown.
White Cloud fixed wireless download speeds
White Cloud is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, White Cloud fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown can order from White Cloud goes up to 200 Mbps, and all Downtown customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
White Cloud fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for White Cloud fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, White Cloud is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Downtown fixed wireless providers. White Cloud offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Downtown, Boise, ID
Rise Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 93.16%, or 3,444 people, have Rise Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown area. Rise Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Downtown.
Rise Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Rise Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rise Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown can order from Rise Broadband goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown customers is up to 32 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 29.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 70.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Rise Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Rise Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Downtown fixed wireless providers. Rise Broadband offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Rise Broadband customers can get speeds up to 6.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 29.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 70.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Downtown, Boise, ID
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 80.06%, or 2,960 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southeast, west, northwest, south, southwest, east, central, and north Downtown area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Downtown.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown customers is up to 726 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 60.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 39.1% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Downtown fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown is up to 75 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 53 Mbps.
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- 60.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 39.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Downtown, Boise, ID
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 75.25%, or 2,782 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southeast, west, northwest, southwest, east, central, north, and northeast Downtown area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Downtown.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown customers is up to 84 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 78.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 21.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Downtown fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 16 Mbps.
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- 78.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 21.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Anthem Broadband Fixed Wireless in Downtown, Boise, ID
Anthem Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 61.83%, or 2,286 people, have Anthem Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown area. Anthem Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Downtown.
Anthem Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Anthem Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Anthem Broadband fixed wireless is above average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown can order from Anthem Broadband goes up to 500 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown customers is up to 348 Mbps.
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- 56.3% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 17.4% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 19.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
Anthem Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Anthem Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Anthem Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Downtown fixed wireless providers. Anthem Broadband offers 4 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Anthem Broadband customers can get speeds up to 71 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 56.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 17.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 19.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
CTC Telecom Fixed Wireless in Downtown, Boise, ID
CTC fixed wireless coverage
About 1.03%, or 38 people, have CTC fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the central Downtown area. CTC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Downtown.
CTC Telecom fixed wireless download speeds
CTC is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, CTC fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown can order from CTC goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Downtown customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
CTC Telecom fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for CTC fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, CTC is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Downtown fixed wireless providers. CTC offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
Downtown Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Downtown or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Downtown compare to the rest of Boise?
Internet speeds in Downtown are slower versus the average speeds in Boise: 2,322 Mbps in Boise versus 1,360 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Boise is 99.29% versus 100.00% in Downtown.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Downtown are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- North End, Boise, ID: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Depot Bench, Boise, ID: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Veterans Park, Boise, ID: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- East End, Boise, ID: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sunset, Boise, ID: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Central Bench, Boise, ID: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Highlands, Boise, ID: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Vista, Boise, ID: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Winstead Park, Boise, ID: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hillcrest, Boise, ID: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Downtown Rockford, Rockford, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Murphy Creek, Aurora, CO: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hickman Mills, Kansas City, MO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Embudo Canyon, Albuquerque, NM: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Castleton, Indianapolis, IN: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Marietta Historic District, Marietta, OH: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- McIntosh, Newport News, VA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Garden District, Sandusky, OH: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Golden Gate, Stuart, FL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fairway Estates, Fort Collins, CO: equal internet coverage, faster speeds