In Butte County there are 5 residential internet providers covering 99.03% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 733 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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5 Internet Service Providers in Butte 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 Butte County are not shown.
Butte 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
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Internet service is available in 99.03% of Butte 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 ATC Communications. Now you can call companies in Butte County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Butte County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Butte County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Butte County home can get up to 733 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 70.98% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.72% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Butte County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Butte County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Butte County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Butte County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 70.98% of Butte County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 12.86%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 15.19%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Butte County homes.
Internet Market Health in Butte County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Butte 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 Butte County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.2 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.6 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Butte County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Butte County homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, and dsl, 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. Butte County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 4 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, Butte County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Butte County, along with details on where in Butte County and at what speeds.
ATC Communications (Idaho) Fiber in Butte County, ID
ATC Communications fiber coverage
About 70.98%, or 1,827 people, have ATC Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Butte County area. ATC Communications is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Butte County.
ATC Communications (Idaho) fiber download speeds
ATC Communications is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Butte County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, ATC Communications fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Butte County. The fastest plan anyone in Butte County can order from ATC Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Butte County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
ATC Communications (Idaho) fiber upload speeds
In Butte County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for ATC Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, ATC Communications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Butte County fiber providers. ATC Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Butte County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
ATC Communications (Idaho) DSL in Butte County, ID
ATC Communications DSL coverage
About 69.62%, or 1,792 people, have ATC Communications DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Butte County area. ATC Communications is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Butte County.
ATC Communications (Idaho) DSL download speeds
ATC Communications is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Butte County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, ATC Communications DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Butte County. The fastest plan anyone in Butte County can order from ATC Communications goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Butte County customers is up to 21 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 74.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 25.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
ATC Communications (Idaho) DSL upload speeds
In Butte County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for ATC Communications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, ATC Communications is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Butte County DSL providers. ATC 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 Butte County is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, ATC Communications customers can get speeds up to 2.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 74.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 25.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Butte County, ID
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 70.44%, or 1,813 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, central, west, northwest, southwest, and northeast Butte 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 much of Butte 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 Butte County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Butte County. The fastest plan anyone in Butte 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 Butte County customers is up to 75 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 66.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 33.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Butte 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 Butte 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 Butte 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 14 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 66.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 33.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Butte County, ID
Rise Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 56.72%, or 1,460 people, have Rise Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, south, west, and northwest Butte County area. Rise Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Butte County.
Rise Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Rise Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Butte County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rise Broadband fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Butte County. The fastest plan anyone in Butte County can order from Rise Broadband goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Butte County customers is up to 26 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 2.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 97.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Butte County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Rise Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Rise Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Butte County fixed wireless providers. Rise Broadband 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 Butte County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Rise Broadband customers can get speeds up to 5.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 2.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 97.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
ATC Communications (Idaho) Fixed Wireless in Butte County, ID
ATC Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 7.34%, or 189 people, have ATC Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast and north Butte County area. ATC Communications is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Butte County.
ATC Communications (Idaho) fixed wireless download speeds
ATC Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Butte County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, ATC Communications fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Butte County. The fastest plan anyone in Butte County can order from ATC Communications goes up to 75 Mbps, and all Butte County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
ATC Communications (Idaho) fixed wireless upload speeds
In Butte County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for ATC Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, ATC Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Butte County fixed wireless providers. ATC Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Butte County is up to 75 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Butte County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Butte County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Butte County compare to the rest of Idaho?
Internet speeds in Butte County are slower versus the average speeds in Idaho: 2,514 Mbps in Idaho versus 733 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Idaho is 98.92% versus 99.03% in Butte County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Butte 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
- Blaine County, ID: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jefferson County, ID: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Teton County, ID: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ada County, ID: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Canyon County, ID: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hot Springs County, WY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Harney County, OR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Custer County, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jackson County, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mellette County, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Sioux County, NE: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Banner County, NE: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Baraga County, MI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Liberty County, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sussex County, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Colfax County, NM: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wilcox County, AL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Beaverhead County, MT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wibaux County, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wheeler County, OR: less internet coverage, slower speeds