First Step Internet is a large internet service provider in the United States, serving 2 states or territories: Idaho and Washington. Learn more about First Step Internet's coverage and availability on this page.
Can I get First Step Internet internet in my area?
The easiest way to find out is to click the link below.
You may enter your zip code to check local availability or view the map below before contacting First Step Internet.
First Step Internet Availability Map
Any Internet Availability
On the map you can see First Step Internet's coverage area in the United States. Areas in green are most likely to have coverage, where some homes in yellow to red areas may not have coverage.
The table below shows coverage and average maximum speeds by state.
| State | Availaiblity | Average Best Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 5.38% | 51 Mbps |
| Washington | 0.78% | 218 Mbps |
How fast is First Step Internet's internet?
Internet Download Speed
The map above shows average maximum speeds by area. Overall, First Step Internet internet speeds are adequate for most homes.
Download speeds (the speed at which you receive files and streaming video) range from 25 to 2,000 Mbps. The average customer has access to plans with download speeds up to 114 Mbps. This puts First Step Internet in the 26th percentile versus other ISPs for download speeds, meaning speeds are somewhat slower than the average provider in the US.
Upload speeds (the speed you can send files and video to others) range from a low of 4.0 Mbps to a high of 2,000 Mbps. The average is 95 Mbps, placing First Step Internet in the 32nd percentile for internet provider upload speeds, which is a little lacking for a modern household.
What broadband services does First Step Internet offer?
Across the country First Step Internet offers fixed wireless and fiber internet service. The table below shows which types of service First Step Internet offers and the average maximum speed for each service type. “Coverage” is the percent of First Step Internet customers who can get that type of service.
Technology |
Coverage |
Average Best Speed |
|---|---|---|
Fiber |
8.53% |
1,048 Mbps |
Fixed Wireless |
99.95% |
28 Mbps |
Where is First Step Internet Fiber Available?
Fiber Internet Speed
The First Step Internet fiber availability map shows where fiber has been made available to customers. If you can get fiber, it is usually the best option for most people due to fast speeds and low lag. Fiber is available within 8.53% of First Step Internet's coverage footprint, and the average speed for fiber is 1,048 Mbps download and 1,048 Mbps upload.
Where is First Step Internet Fixed Wireless Available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
Fixed wireless The First Step Internet Fixed Wireless availability map shows where Fixed Wireless has been made available to customers. Fixed Wireless is available within 99.95% of First Step Internet's coverage footprint, and the average speed for Fixed Wireless is 28 Mbps down and 7.9 Mbps up.
Can I get First Step Internet TV Service?
Probably. Most fiber optic and cable companies are able to offer some kind of TV service. In either case, you can also get First Step Internet internet and satellite TV.
What cities and zips does First Step Internet serve?
With coverage in 100 cities and 62 zip codes, only the largest are listed below:
City |
Availability |
Average Best Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Lewiston, ID | 99.06% | 42 Mbps |
| Moscow, ID | 89.71% | 96 Mbps |
| Pullman, WA | 75.61% | 228 Mbps |
| Clarkston, WA | 99.22% | 186 Mbps |
| Clarkston Heights-Vineland, WA | 100.00% | 138 Mbps |
| West Clarkston-Highland, WA | 99.49% | 324 Mbps |
| Orofino, ID | 69.85% | 30 Mbps |
| Grangeville, ID | 97.33% | 25 Mbps |
| Colfax, WA | 90.58% | 86 Mbps |
| Kamiah, ID | 87.64% | 25 Mbps |
| Cottonwood, ID | 97.50% | 37 Mbps |
| Troy, ID | 98.60% | 30 Mbps |
| Pomeroy, WA | 85.07% | 786 Mbps |
| Genesee, ID | 98.40% | 27 Mbps |
| Potlatch, ID | 98.53% | 27 Mbps |
| Asotin, WA | 88.96% | 25 Mbps |
| Palouse, WA | 98.89% | 530 Mbps |
| Johnson, WA | 100.00% | 25 Mbps |
| Deary, ID | 99.22% | 51 Mbps |
| Albion, WA | 96.93% | 30 Mbps |
| Stites, ID | 80.73% | 25 Mbps |
| Viola, ID | 98.26% | 28 Mbps |
| Weippe, ID | 97.35% | 25 Mbps |
| Tekoa, WA | 97.51% | 25 Mbps |
| Juliaetta, ID | 89.90% | 26 Mbps |
| Kooskia, ID | 57.95% | 25 Mbps |
| Lapwai, ID | 39.87% | 25 Mbps |
| Garfield, WA | 92.55% | 292 Mbps |
| Golden, ID | 96.03% | 43 Mbps |
| Rosalia, WA | 85.59% | 183 Mbps |
| Uniontown, WA | 99.86% | 304 Mbps |
| Princeton, ID | 100.00% | 25 Mbps |
| Kendrick, ID | 98.84% | 34 Mbps |
| Fernwood, ID | 88.80% | 25 Mbps |
| Mount Idaho, ID | 94.12% | 25 Mbps |
| Colton, WA | 95.97% | 68 Mbps |
| Craigmont, ID | 99.27% | 25 Mbps |
| Greencreek, ID | 100.00% | 25 Mbps |
| Oakesdale, WA | 99.63% | 389 Mbps |
| Nezperce, ID | 87.71% | 47 Mbps |
| Winchester, ID | 92.03% | 25 Mbps |
| Harvard, ID | 94.05% | 25 Mbps |
| Woodland, ID | 79.76% | 25 Mbps |
| Waha, ID | 90.72% | 25 Mbps |
| Peck, ID | 54.95% | 25 Mbps |
| Clarkston Heights, WA | 100.00% | 25 Mbps |
| Santa, ID | 59.33% | 25 Mbps |
| Ferdinand, ID | 98.88% | 25 Mbps |
| Lewiston Orchards, ID | 100.00% | 25 Mbps |
| Spokane, WA | 0.05% | 25 Mbps |
| Elk City, ID | 79.56% | 28 Mbps |
| Myrtle, ID | 72.70% | 25 Mbps |
| Onaway, ID | 100.00% | 25 Mbps |
| Cornwall, ID | 100.00% | 25 Mbps |
| Emida, ID | 98.18% | 25 Mbps |
| Bovill, ID | 94.31% | 29 Mbps |
| Teakean, ID | 100.00% | 25 Mbps |
| Ramsdell, ID | 82.59% | 25 Mbps |
| Farmington, WA | 98.19% | 25 Mbps |
| Linden, ID | 100.00% | 25 Mbps |
| Elk River, ID | 96.22% | 25 Mbps |
| Steptoe, WA | 68.50% | 255 Mbps |
| Wawawai, WA | 70.37% | 25 Mbps |
| DeSmet, ID | 43.64% | 25 Mbps |
| Culdesac, ID | 23.14% | 25 Mbps |
| Webb, ID | 85.47% | 25 Mbps |
| Lenore, ID | 27.16% | 25 Mbps |
| Spangle, WA | 7.69% | 25 Mbps |
| Plummer, ID | 10.51% | 25 Mbps |
| Syringa, ID | 37.32% | 25 Mbps |
| Tensed, ID | 34.80% | 25 Mbps |
| Potlatch Junction, ID | 100.00% | 25 Mbps |
| Leland, ID | 100.00% | 25 Mbps |
| Ahsahka, ID | 29.05% | 25 Mbps |
| Cavendish, ID | 100.00% | 25 Mbps |
| Jacques, ID | 50.28% | 25 Mbps |
| Thornton, WA | 43.00% | 25 Mbps |
| Helmer, ID | 90.22% | 25 Mbps |
| Reubens, ID | 39.11% | 25 Mbps |
| Parkline, ID | 32.47% | 25 Mbps |
| Transfer, ID | 94.74% | 25 Mbps |
| Sweetwater, ID | 100.00% | 25 Mbps |
| Crescent, ID | 88.89% | 25 Mbps |
| Pataha, WA | 16.75% | 318 Mbps |
| Waverly, WA | 17.26% | 25 Mbps |
| Belmont, WA | 100.00% | 25 Mbps |
| Southwick, ID | 93.06% | 25 Mbps |
| Westlake, ID | 90.00% | 25 Mbps |
| Anatone, WA | 13.33% | 25 Mbps |
| Malden, WA | 13.76% | 25 Mbps |
| Judge Town, ID | 49.33% | 25 Mbps |
| St. Maries, ID | 0.67% | 25 Mbps |
| Fenn, ID | 63.16% | 25 Mbps |
| Clarkia, ID | 35.29% | 25 Mbps |
| Red River Hot Springs, ID | 50.00% | 25 Mbps |
| Latah, WA | 6.12% | 25 Mbps |
| Pedee, ID | 5.47% | 25 Mbps |
| Mohler, ID | 8.08% | 25 Mbps |
| Diamond, WA | 3.35% | 25 Mbps |
| Cloverland, WA | 9.64% | 25 Mbps |
Zip |
Availability |
Average Best Speed |
| 83501, ID | 99.01% | 41 Mbps |
| 99163, WA | 78.59% | 214 Mbps |
| 83843, ID | 91.47% | 95 Mbps |
| 99403, WA | 99.52% | 207 Mbps |
| 83530, ID | 96.85% | 28 Mbps |
| 83544, ID | 70.24% | 30 Mbps |
| 83536, ID | 88.35% | 25 Mbps |
| 99111, WA | 84.78% | 84 Mbps |
| 83855, ID | 99.86% | 26 Mbps |
| 83522, ID | 95.73% | 37 Mbps |
| 83871, ID | 98.75% | 30 Mbps |
| 83832, ID | 98.14% | 27 Mbps |
| 99347, WA | 71.44% | 740 Mbps |
| 83823, ID | 98.45% | 46 Mbps |
| 99161, WA | 98.91% | 523 Mbps |
| 99402, WA | 77.19% | 25 Mbps |
| 83535, ID | 86.24% | 26 Mbps |
| 83553, ID | 93.72% | 25 Mbps |
| 83540, ID | 43.04% | 25 Mbps |
| 83552, ID | 79.26% | 25 Mbps |
| 83537, ID | 97.73% | 31 Mbps |
| 83539, ID | 51.40% | 25 Mbps |
| 99033, WA | 99.13% | 25 Mbps |
| 99170, WA | 78.73% | 159 Mbps |
| 83857, ID | 98.98% | 25 Mbps |
| 83872, ID | 97.96% | 28 Mbps |
| 99130, WA | 92.15% | 308 Mbps |
| 99113, WA | 98.11% | 149 Mbps |
| 83523, ID | 88.09% | 25 Mbps |
| 83830, ID | 90.79% | 25 Mbps |
| 83541, ID | 54.59% | 25 Mbps |
| 83543, ID | 86.70% | 46 Mbps |
| 99158, WA | 97.47% | 386 Mbps |
| 99179, WA | 99.22% | 292 Mbps |
| 99102, WA | 100.00% | 35 Mbps |
| 83555, ID | 88.76% | 25 Mbps |
| 83861, ID | 6.76% | 25 Mbps |
| 83851, ID | 21.01% | 25 Mbps |
| 83524, ID | 35.24% | 25 Mbps |
| 83525, ID | 76.70% | 27 Mbps |
| 99128, WA | 92.15% | 25 Mbps |
| 83526, ID | 98.96% | 25 Mbps |
| 83866, ID | 77.66% | 25 Mbps |
| 83806, ID | 94.93% | 31 Mbps |
| 83827, ID | 95.93% | 25 Mbps |
| 83824, ID | 43.95% | 25 Mbps |
| 83545, ID | 34.12% | 25 Mbps |
| 83533, ID | 100.00% | 25 Mbps |
| 83834, ID | 88.67% | 25 Mbps |
| 83870, ID | 29.70% | 25 Mbps |
| 99176, WA | 50.28% | 25 Mbps |
| 99012, WA | 5.81% | 25 Mbps |
| 83548, ID | 40.27% | 25 Mbps |
| 99031, WA | 2.74% | 25 Mbps |
| 83520, ID | 15.71% | 25 Mbps |
| 83812, ID | 38.67% | 25 Mbps |
| 99174, WA | 100.00% | 861 Mbps |
| 99149, WA | 7.21% | 25 Mbps |
| 99018, WA | 5.76% | 25 Mbps |
| 83554, ID | 1.88% | 25 Mbps |
| 99171, WA | 0.83% | 25 Mbps |
| 99004, WA | 0.04% | 25 Mbps |