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

Hayden, ID High Speed Internet Service

Hayden, ID has a total of 6 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 6 internet service options in Hayden. 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 Hayden is Spectrum. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Spectrum	Cable	940 Mbps	35 Mbps	100.0%
2	Wired or Wireless	wireless	30 Mbps	10 Mbps	100.0%
3	Ptera	wireless	25 Mbps	10 Mbps	100.0%
4	Ziply Fiber	DSL, Fiber	115 Mbps	115 Mbps	51.9%
5	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
6	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Hayden 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 Hayden which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Hayden are compared to Kootenai County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Idaho overall?
Average download speeds in Hayden of 28.9 Mbps are faster than the Kootenai County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for Idaho.

Hayden Internet Access Facts

The average internet download speed in Hayden is 28.9 Mbps based upon 33336 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 84.8% of Kootenai County residents
Cable internet is available to 99.8% of the Hayden population
Fiber optic internet is available to 12.9% of Kootenai County residents
DSL internet is available to 100.0% of Hayden residents
There are 6 residential internet providers in Hayden, ID providing service to at least 15% of the city

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 Hayden 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 Spectrum as the top provider for Hayden, Idaho.

Who has the fastest internet service in Hayden?

Spectrum with a download speed of 940 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Hayden.

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

The following zip codes were used: 83815, 83835 and 83858

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

Click through to see how the Hayden broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Eagle, Glenns Ferry, Moscow, Mountain Home Afb, Post Falls, Spirit Lake, Wilder

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 Hayden, Idaho?

Spectrum, Wired or Wireless and Ptera provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Hayden.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 6 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Hayden, 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.

Hayden 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.