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

Best Sugar City Internet Service Providers

Sugar City, ID has a total of 7 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 7 internet service options in Sugar City. 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 Sugar City 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	99.0%
2	CenturyLink	DSL, Fiber	940 Mbps	940 Mbps	87.3%
3	Rise Broadband	wireless	50 Mbps	10 Mbps	100.0%
4	Fybercom	wireless	40 Mbps	10 Mbps	100.0%
5	Safelink Internet	wireless	25 Mbps	5 Mbps	100.0%
6	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
7	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Sugar City 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 Sugar City 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 Sugar City are compared to Madison County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Idaho overall?
Average download speeds in Sugar City of 38.68 Mbps are faster than the Madison County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for Idaho.

Sugar City Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in Sugar City is 92.7% faster than the average in Idaho and 19.4% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 21.5% of the Madison County population
The average internet download speed in Sugar City is 38.68 Mbps based upon 920 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 92.8% of the Sugar City population
Fiber optic internet is available to 31.5% of Sugar City residents
There are 7 residential internet providers in Sugar City, 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 Sugar City 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 Sugar City, Idaho.

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

Click through to see how the Sugar City broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Boise City, Coeur Dalene, Kuna, Montpelier, Salmon, St Maries, Victor

What download speed do I need to stream movies?

For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.

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

The following zip codes were used: 83440 and 83448

Who has the fastest internet service in Sugar City?

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

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Sugar City - 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.

Sugar City 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.