In Benewah County there are 10 residential internet providers covering 97.63% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,789 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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10 Internet Service Providers in Benewah 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 Benewah County are not shown.
Benewah County 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 97.63% of Benewah County. 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 Ziply. Now you can call companies in Benewah County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Benewah County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Benewah County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Benewah County home can get up to 1,789 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 6,000 Mbps, which 27.21% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Benewah County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Benewah County, and slower in the south areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Benewah County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Benewah County you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 42.31% of Benewah County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 5.76%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 49.37%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.37% of Benewah County homes.
Internet Market Health in Benewah County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Benewah County 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 Benewah County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.6 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.4 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.2 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Benewah County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Benewah County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, fiber, and cable, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Benewah County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 6 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, Benewah County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Benewah County, along with details on where in Benewah County and at what speeds.
Ziply DSL in Benewah County, ID
Ziply DSL coverage
About 55.74%, or 5,312 people, have Ziply DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Benewah County area. Ziply is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Benewah County.
Ziply DSL download speeds
Ziply is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Benewah County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Ziply DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Benewah County. The fastest plan anyone in Benewah County can order from Ziply goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Benewah County customers is up to 29 Mbps.
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- 4.0% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 17.0% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 10.2% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 67.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Ziply DSL upload speeds
In Benewah County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Ziply DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Ziply is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Benewah County DSL providers. Ziply offers 5 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 Benewah County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Ziply customers can get speeds up to 1.9 Mbps.
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- 1.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 4.0% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 27.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 67.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Benewah County, ID
Optimum cable coverage
About 35.38%, or 3,372 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, east, northeast, north, southeast, and west Benewah County area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Benewah County.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Benewah County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Benewah County. The fastest plan anyone in Benewah County can order from Optimum goes up to 30 Mbps, and all Benewah County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Benewah County 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 fastest compared to other Benewah County cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Benewah County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Ziply Fiber in Benewah County, ID
Ziply fiber coverage
About 27.43%, or 2,614 people, have Ziply fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, east, north, southeast, and northeast Benewah County area. Ziply is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Benewah County.
Ziply fiber download speeds
Ziply is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Benewah County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Ziply fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Benewah County. The fastest plan anyone in Benewah County can order from Ziply goes up to 6,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Benewah County customers is up to 5,960 Mbps.
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- 99.2% up to 6,000.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Ziply fiber upload speeds
In Benewah County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Ziply fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Ziply is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Benewah County fiber providers. Ziply 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 Benewah County is up to 6,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Ziply customers can get speeds up to 5,960 Mbps.
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- 99.2% up to 6,000.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Red-Spectrum Communications Fiber in Benewah County, ID
Red-Spectrum Communications fiber coverage
About 14.88%, or 1,418 people, have Red-Spectrum Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, southwest, and west Benewah County area. Red-Spectrum Communications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Benewah County.
Red-Spectrum Communications fiber download speeds
Red-Spectrum Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Benewah County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Red-Spectrum Communications fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Benewah County. The fastest plan anyone in Benewah County can order from Red-Spectrum Communications goes up to 500 Mbps, and all Benewah County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Red-Spectrum Communications fiber upload speeds
In Benewah County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Red-Spectrum Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Red-Spectrum Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Benewah County fiber providers. Red-Spectrum Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Benewah County is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Intermax Networks Fixed Wireless in Benewah County, ID
Intermax Networks fixed wireless coverage
About 67.03%, or 6,388 people, have Intermax Networks fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, northwest, east, north, northeast, and west Benewah County area. Intermax Networks is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Benewah County.
Intermax Networks fixed wireless download speeds
Intermax Networks is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Benewah County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Intermax Networks fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Benewah County. The fastest plan anyone in Benewah County can order from Intermax Networks goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Benewah County customers is up to 94 Mbps.
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- 92.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
Intermax Networks fixed wireless upload speeds
In Benewah County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Intermax Networks fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Intermax Networks is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Benewah County fixed wireless providers. Intermax Networks offers 4 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 Benewah County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, Intermax Networks customers can get speeds up to 17 Mbps.
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- 72.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 21.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Benewah County, ID
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 64.80%, or 6,175 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Benewah County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Benewah County.
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 Benewah County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Benewah County. The fastest plan anyone in Benewah County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Benewah County customers is up to 32 Mbps.
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- 9.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 90.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Benewah County 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 below average compared to other Benewah County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Benewah County 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 4.6 Mbps.
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- 9.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 90.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
Red-Spectrum Communications Fixed Wireless in Benewah County, ID
Red-Spectrum Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 41.23%, or 3,929 people, have Red-Spectrum Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Benewah County area. Red-Spectrum Communications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Benewah County.
Red-Spectrum Communications fixed wireless download speeds
Red-Spectrum Communications is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Benewah County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Red-Spectrum Communications fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Benewah County. The fastest plan anyone in Benewah County can order from Red-Spectrum Communications goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Benewah County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Red-Spectrum Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Benewah County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Red-Spectrum Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Red-Spectrum Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Benewah County fixed wireless providers. Red-Spectrum Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Benewah County is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
First Step Internet Fixed Wireless in Benewah County, ID
First Step Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 19.69%, or 1,876 people, have First Step Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, west, south, southwest, and northwest Benewah County area. First Step Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Benewah County.
First Step Internet fixed wireless download speeds
First Step Internet is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Benewah County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, First Step Internet fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Benewah County. The fastest plan anyone in Benewah County can order from First Step Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Benewah County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
First Step Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Benewah County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for First Step Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, First Step Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Benewah County fixed wireless providers. First Step Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Benewah County is up to 4.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 4.0 Mbps
WOW Wired or Wireless Fixed Wireless in Benewah County, ID
WOW fixed wireless coverage
About 11.49%, or 1,095 people, have WOW fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, northwest, west, and north Benewah County area. WOW is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Benewah County.
WOW Wired or Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
WOW is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Benewah County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, WOW fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Benewah County. The fastest plan anyone in Benewah County can order from WOW goes up to 30 Mbps, and all Benewah County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
WOW Wired or Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Benewah County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for WOW fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, WOW is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Benewah County fixed wireless providers. WOW offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Benewah County is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Inland Cellular Fixed Wireless in Benewah County, ID
Inland Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 9.92%, or 945 people, have Inland Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast Benewah County area. Inland Cellular is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Benewah County.
Inland Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
Inland Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Benewah County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Inland Cellular fixed wireless is average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Benewah County. The fastest plan anyone in Benewah County can order from Inland Cellular goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Benewah County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Inland Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Benewah County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Inland Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Inland Cellular is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Benewah County fixed wireless providers. Inland Cellular offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Benewah County is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
Benewah County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Benewah County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Benewah County compare to the rest of Idaho?
Internet speeds in Benewah County are slower versus the average speeds in Idaho: 2,514 Mbps in Idaho versus 1,789 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Idaho is 98.92% versus 97.63% in Benewah County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Benewah County 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 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
- Shoshone County, ID: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kootenai County, ID: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Latah County, ID: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Whitman County, WA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Spokane County, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sanders County, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mineral County, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln County, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Adams County, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lake County, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Edwards County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Calhoun County, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Calhoun County, MS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Calhoun County, SC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Calhoun County, WV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lake County, TN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Camas County, ID: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Camden County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hancock County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cameron Parish, LA: more internet coverage, slower speeds