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Internet Providers in Santa, Idaho

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Home Internet in Santa, ID

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. First Step Internet
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 68.9%
  • 4. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Santa, ID

Viasat Internet provides Santa, Idaho, with satellite internet that covers 100% of the area. Residents can enjoy a maximum download speed of 150 Mbps, suitable for streaming and moderate downloading. However, the service starts at $119.99 per month, which is higher than some competitors. The complete coverage and decent speeds make Viasat a dependable choice for consistent connectivity.

HughesNet and Starlink also offer total coverage in Santa with their satellite connections. HughesNet has a max speed of 100 Mbps and starts at $49.99 per month, appealing to budget-conscious users. Starlink, in contrast, boasts the highest speed of 220 Mbps, but it starts at $120 per month. Despite the higher cost, it remains the fastest option available.

While satellite options fully cover Santa, other connection types like DSL and fixed wireless are less available, and cable and fiber options are nonexistent. This gap underscores the importance of satellite providers like Viasat, HughesNet, and Starlink in delivering reliable internet access to even the most remote areas.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • First Step Internet
68.86%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
100%

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Provider Connection Types in Santa, ID

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Santa, ID
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
31.96%

List of Internet Providers in Santa, ID

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
First Step Internet Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Santa, ID

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $129.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
First Step Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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