Internet providers in Star, Idaho 83669

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: What internet speed do I need in Star 83669?

Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.

ZIP code 83669 is in Star, Ada County, Idaho. Compare the major providers below, then check availability for your address.

Internet in Star 83669: local snapshot

95%households with broadband

85%use cable, fiber or DSL

2%have no internet access

15,728residents

$98,768median household income

5,396households

About 95% of the 5,396 households in 83669 have a broadband subscription, 4 points above the Idaho average of 91%. That ranks 83669#45 of 249 ZIP codes in Idaho for broadband adoption. Very few households (2%) are offline, suggesting internet service is widely used in this area. A notable share of households rely on satellite internet, a common sign that wired service is patchy in parts of this ZIP.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023). These figures describe the area, not the providers available at your address.

Compare internet providers in Star, Idaho

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 technologies are available in Star?

55%

of locations can get fiber

64%

can get cable

11%

can get DSL

99%

can get fixed wireless

99%+

can get 100+ Mbps

48%

can get gigabit

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.

What to know about internet in Star 83669

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.

The median age of residents is 41.

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 83669?

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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