In Franklin County there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 18.13% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,773 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 Fiber internet providers in Franklin County, ID.
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Franklin County, ID Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Franklin 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 Franklin County are not shown.
Franklin 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 Franklin County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 18.13% of Franklin County. Areas in green have fiber 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 Franklin County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Franklin County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Franklin County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Franklin County home can get up to 1,773 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 14.01% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 4.12% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Franklin County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Franklin County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Franklin County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Franklin County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 18.13% of Franklin County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 42.47% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 38.59%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Franklin County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Franklin County, along with details on where in Franklin County and at what speeds.
Direct Communications Rockland Fiber in Franklin County, ID
Direct Communications fiber coverage
About 18.13%, or 2,573 people, have Direct Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, central, southwest, northwest, and northeast Franklin County area. Direct Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Franklin County.
Direct Communications Rockland fiber download speeds
Direct Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Direct Communications fiber is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Direct Communications goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Franklin County customers is up to 1,713 Mbps.
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- 71.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 28.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Direct Communications Rockland fiber upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Direct Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Direct Communications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Franklin County fiber providers. Direct Communications offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Direct Communications customers can get speeds up to 1,713 Mbps.
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- 71.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 28.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in Franklin County, ID
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 1.08%, or 153 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central Franklin County 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 Franklin County.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY fiber. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Franklin County fiber providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County is up to 250 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Franklin County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Franklin County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Franklin County compare to the rest of Idaho?
Fiber internet speeds in Franklin County are much faster versus the average speeds in Idaho: 0.00 Mbps in Idaho versus 1,773 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Idaho is 0.00% versus 18.13% in Franklin County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Franklin County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber 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
- Oneida County, ID: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Platte County, WY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Goshen County, WY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Box Butte County, NE: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Grant County, NE: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hooker County, NE: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Thomas County, NE: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Blaine County, NE: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Antelope County, NE: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Madison County, NE: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Adair County, OK: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Adams County, ID: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Adams County, WA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Allen County, KS: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Alleghany County, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Yankton County, SD: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Aleutians West Census Area, AK: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Alexander County, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Yell County, AR: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Morrill County, NE: more fiber coverage, slower speeds