Internet providers in Star, ID
Star is a city in Idaho with about 13,231 residents and roughly 7,254 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Star, ID
Share of residential locations in Star where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.
| # | Provider | Technology (varies by address) | Locations covered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sparklight | Fiber, Cable | 93% | |
| 2 | JAB Wireless | Fixed wireless | 91% | |
| 3 | CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber | Fiber, DSL | 77% | |
| 4 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 71% | Check availability |
| 5 | Safelink Internet | Fixed wireless | 36% | |
| 6 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 31% | |
| 7 | Horizon Communications | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 24% | |
| 8 | Fatbeam Holdings | Fiber | <1% |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What to know about internet in Star
Sparklight reports service to the most residential locations in Star, about 93%. 4 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Sparklight, JAB Wireless, CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber, and Verizon), so the market looks competitive. JAB Wireless, Safelink Internet, and T-Mobile Home Internet offer fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in Star?
Fiber is widely available: about 55% of locations in Star can get it. Plans of 100 Mbps or faster are reported for about 99%+ of locations, while gigabit-class service reaches about 48%. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 99% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Star that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Star at a glance
About 95% of households in Star have a broadband subscription, 5 points above the Idaho average of 91%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023).
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Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Star?
Yes, in part. About 55% of residential locations in Star can get fiber, 64% can get cable, and about 48% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Star?
Sparklight reports service to about 93% of residential locations in Star, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Star?
7 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Star, and 4 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in Star?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.
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