In Idaho County there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 20.64% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 30 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in Idaho County, ID.
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Idaho County, ID Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Idaho County
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Idaho County are not shown.
Idaho County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Idaho County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 20.64% of Idaho County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Optimum. Call one of the companies with service in Idaho County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Idaho County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Idaho County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Idaho County home can get up to 30 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 30 Mbps, which 20.64% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Idaho County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Idaho County you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 4.21% of Idaho County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 94.64%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.15% of Idaho County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Idaho County, along with details on where in Idaho County and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Idaho County, ID
Optimum cable coverage
About 20.64%, or 3,414 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, and southeast Idaho County area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Idaho County.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Idaho County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Idaho County. The fastest plan anyone in Idaho County can order from Optimum goes up to 30 Mbps, and all Idaho County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Idaho County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Optimum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Idaho County cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Idaho County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Idaho County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Idaho County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Idaho County compare to the rest of Idaho?
Cable internet speeds in Idaho County are much faster versus the average speeds in Idaho: 0.00 Mbps in Idaho versus 30 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Idaho is 0.00% versus 20.64% in Idaho County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Idaho County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Clearwater County, ID: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Nez Perce County, ID: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Asotin County, WA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Columbia County, WA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Ravalli County, MT: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Walla Walla County, WA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Umatilla County, OR: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Franklin County, WA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Deer Lodge County, MT: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Benton County, WA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Hancock County, KY: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hamilton County, FL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hamilton County, IA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hamilton County, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hamilton County, NE: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hampshire County, WV: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hampton County, SC: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hancock County, IA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hancock County, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hale County, AL: more cable coverage, faster speeds