Who is our top ranked provider in American Falls ID? [Updated]

American Falls, Idaho Broadband Internet Service

American Falls, ID has a total of 5 options for high speed internet providers that meet the minimum broadband download speed of 25 Mbps. It can be understandably confusing when trying to determine which of these broadband providers to choose. Hopefully we can eliminate some of the guesswork for you by applying our ranking algorithm to those 5 internet service options in American Falls. The calculation we perform considers the download connection speed, upload connection speed, population covered and overall value provided by each company. Based upon that calculation, our top choice for American Falls is Sparklight. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Sparklight	Cable	1000 Mbps	50 Mbps	96.4%
2	Safelink Internet	wireless	25 Mbps	5 Mbps	100.0%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	CenturyLink	DSL	40 Mbps	3 Mbps	25.7%

American Falls ID Internet Access Options

More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in American Falls which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

Broadband Internet Speeds

For most users, the average download speed of their internet service is more important than their upload speed. However, upload speed plays at least some role for all users.
Average upload speeds in American Falls of 4.21 Mbps are faster than the Power County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for Idaho.

American Falls Internet Access Facts

The average upload speed in American Falls is 4.21 Mbps. This is 20% slower than the average in Idaho and 63.7% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in American Falls is 55.6% faster than the Power County average and 37.7% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in American Falls is 4.21 Mbps. This is 23.5% faster than the Power County average and 63.7% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 55.3% of Power County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 8.5% of Power County residents
The average internet download speed in Power County is 12.98 Mbps based upon 6024 samples taken in the past year

Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of American Falls residents who have access to each of these technology types.

Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Sparklight as the top provider for American Falls, Idaho.

Who has the fastest internet service in American Falls?

Sparklight with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in American Falls.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for American Falls, Idaho?

The following zip codes were used: 83211

How do the internet speeds in American Falls compare to other cities in Idaho?

Click through to see how the American Falls broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Aberdeen, Grangeville, Nampa, Parma, Plummer, Rupert, Spirit Lake

What is DSL internet service?

DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.

What is fixed wireless internet service?

Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in American Falls, Idaho?

Safelink Internet provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of American Falls.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 5 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of American Falls, ID residents.

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.

What is Mbps?

Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.

American Falls Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.