In 83226 there are 4 residential internet providers covering 98.27% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 897 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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4 Internet Service Providers in 83226
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 83226 are not shown.
83226 Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 98.27% of 83226. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Custer. Now you can call companies in 83226 with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in 83226?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in 83226.
Internet Speed Key
The average 83226 home can get up to 897 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the zip is 1,000 Mbps, which 87.61% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.29% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 83226.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of 83226, and slower in the north areas of the zip.
What type of internet should I choose in 83226?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 83226 you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the zip.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 88.94% of 83226 homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the zip.
- DSL is fastest for 7.24%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.09%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.73% of 83226 homes.
Internet Market Health in 83226
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the 83226 internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in 83226 based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.1 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.1 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.0 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
83226 internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 3 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, 83226 homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, fixed wireless, and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the zip.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. 83226 internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 3 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, 83226 badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 83226, along with details on where in 83226 and at what speeds.
Custer Telephone Cooperative Fiber in 83226, ID
Custer fiber coverage
About 88.94%, or 2,003 people, have Custer fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 83226 area. Custer is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 83226.
Custer Telephone Cooperative fiber download speeds
Custer is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 83226. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Custer fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout 83226. The fastest plan anyone in 83226 can order from Custer goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 83226 customers is up to 985 Mbps.
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- 98.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
Custer Telephone Cooperative fiber upload speeds
In 83226 download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Custer fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Custer is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 83226 fiber providers. Custer offers 2 different upload speeds across the zip, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 83226 is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Custer customers can get speeds up to 985 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 98.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
Custer Telephone Cooperative DSL in 83226, ID
Custer DSL coverage
About 28.64%, or 645 people, have Custer DSL internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the east, southeast, southwest, west, central, northwest, south, and northeast 83226 area. Custer is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of 83226.
Custer Telephone Cooperative DSL download speeds
Custer is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 83226. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Custer DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout 83226. The fastest plan anyone in 83226 can order from Custer goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 83226 customers is up to 22 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 80.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 19.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Custer Telephone Cooperative DSL upload speeds
In 83226 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Custer DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Custer is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 83226 DSL providers. Custer offers 2 different upload speeds across the zip, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 83226 is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Custer customers can get speeds up to 2.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 80.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 19.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in 83226, ID
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 85.70%, or 1,930 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the southeast, central, east, south, southwest, and west 83226 area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 83226.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 83226. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout 83226. The fastest plan anyone in 83226 can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 83226 customers is up to 96 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 94.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In 83226 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other 83226 fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the zip, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 83226 is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 19 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 94.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
83226 Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 83226 or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in 83226 compare to the rest of Idaho?
Internet speeds in 83226 are slower versus the average speeds in Idaho: 2,514 Mbps in Idaho versus 897 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar internet availability compared to the zip. Average internet coverage in Idaho is 98.92% versus 98.27% in 83226.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 83226 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other zip codes?
Below are zip codes nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Zip Codes
- 83235, ID: less internet coverage, faster speeds
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- 59739, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- 83611, ID: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- 83632, ID: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- 83643, ID: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- 83610, ID: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- 83645, ID: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- 83429, ID: more internet coverage, slower speeds
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- 17938, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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