In Preston there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 68.34% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 776 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.
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Cable Internet Service Providers in Preston
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 Preston are not shown.
Preston 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 Preston is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 68.34% of Preston. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Direct Communications. Call one of the companies with service in Preston above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Preston?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Preston.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Preston home can get up to 776 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 8.60% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 59.75% of homes can only purchase plans up to 600 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Preston.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Preston, and slower in the south areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Preston?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Preston you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 7.31% of Preston homes.
- Cable is fastest for 62.05% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 30.58%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Preston homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Preston, along with details on where in Preston and at what speeds.
Direct Communications Rockland Cable in Preston, ID
Direct Communications cable coverage
About 64.20%, or 4,884 people, have Direct Communications cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, south, west, and southwest Preston area. Direct Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Preston.
Direct Communications Rockland cable download speeds
Direct Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Preston. Versus other cable providers in the area, Direct Communications cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Preston. The fastest plan anyone in Preston can order from Direct Communications goes up to 600 Mbps, and all Preston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 600.0 Mbps
Direct Communications Rockland cable upload speeds
In Preston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Direct Communications cable. Compared to other ISPs, Direct Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Preston cable providers. Direct Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Preston is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Preston, ID
XFINITY cable coverage
About 8.60%, or 654 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, central, west, and south Preston area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Preston.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Preston. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Preston. The fastest plan anyone in Preston can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Preston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Preston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Preston cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Preston is up to 250 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Preston Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Preston or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Preston compare to the rest of Idaho?
Cable internet speeds in Preston are much faster versus the average speeds in Idaho: 0.00 Mbps in Idaho versus 776 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Idaho is 0.00% versus 68.34% in Preston.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Preston 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Whitney, ID: less cable coverage, slower speeds
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- Clifton, ID: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Cornish, UT: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Richmond, UT: more cable coverage, faster speeds
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- Amalga, UT: less cable coverage, faster speeds
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