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

Best Buhl Internet Service Providers

Buhl, 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 Buhl. 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 Buhl 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	98.8%
2	Safelink Internet	wireless	25 Mbps	5 Mbps	100.0%
3	CenturyLink	DSL	80 Mbps	10 Mbps	53.4%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Buhl ID Internet Access Options

When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does Buhl have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Buhl are compared to Twin Falls County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Idaho overall?
Average download speeds in Buhl of 8.08 Mbps are slower than the Twin Falls County average download speeds and slower than the statewide average for Idaho.

Buhl Internet Access Facts

The average internet download speed in Twin Falls County is 13.53 Mbps based upon 114624 samples taken in the past year
The average upload speed in Buhl is 1.75 Mbps. This is 66.7% slower than the average in Idaho and 84.9% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Buhl is 40.3% slower than the Twin Falls County average and 75.1% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Buhl is 1.75 Mbps. This is 46.6% slower than the Twin Falls County average and 84.9% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 77.9% of Twin Falls County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 39.4% of Twin Falls County residents

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 Buhl 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 Buhl, Idaho.

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

Click through to see how the Buhl broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Buhl, Burley, Garden City, Mountain Home Afb, Nampa, Robie Creek, Shelley

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

The following zip codes were used: 83316

Who has the fastest internet service in Buhl?

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

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Buhl - CenturyLink.

What is an internet data cap?

Some internet providers on their lowest end plans limit the amount of data that can be downloaded in a month. Like cellular phone plans, when that usage limit is hit, an additional charge is added to the customer's bill. Data caps are typically 1TB or more. In a month you could send 40,000 emails, streaming music 24 hours a data, surf the web 24 hours a day plus stream HD video 12 hours a day and still not hit a 1TB limit. Fewer than 10% of customers hit their data caps in a month.

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.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

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

Buhl 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.