In Rathdrum there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 86.71% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 885 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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Rathdrum, ID Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Rathdrum
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 Rathdrum are not shown.
Rathdrum Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Rathdrum is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 86.71% of Rathdrum. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Spectrum. Call one of the companies with service in Rathdrum above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Rathdrum?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Rathdrum.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Rathdrum home can get up to 885 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 76.42% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 10.29% of homes can only purchase plans up to 30 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Rathdrum.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Rathdrum, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Rathdrum?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Rathdrum you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 70.35% of Rathdrum homes.
- Cable is fastest for 14.28% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 15.16%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Rathdrum homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Rathdrum, along with details on where in Rathdrum and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Rathdrum, ID
Spectrum cable coverage
About 76.42%, or 12,238 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rathdrum area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Rathdrum.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rathdrum. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rathdrum. The fastest plan anyone in Rathdrum can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Rathdrum customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Rathdrum download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Rathdrum cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rathdrum is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Rathdrum, ID
Optimum cable coverage
About 10.29%, or 1,648 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, northwest, and north Rathdrum area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rathdrum.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rathdrum. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rathdrum. The fastest plan anyone in Rathdrum can order from Optimum goes up to 30 Mbps, and all Rathdrum customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Rathdrum 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 slowest compared to other Rathdrum cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rathdrum is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Rathdrum Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Rathdrum or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Rathdrum compare to the rest of Idaho?
Cable internet speeds in Rathdrum are much faster versus the average speeds in Idaho: 0.00 Mbps in Idaho versus 885 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Idaho is 0.00% versus 86.71% in Rathdrum.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Rathdrum 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
- Excelsior Beach, ID: more cable coverage, faster speeds
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