In Clearwater County there are 9 residential internet providers covering 99.40% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 3,181 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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9 Internet Service Providers in Clearwater 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 Clearwater County are not shown.
Clearwater 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 99.40% of Clearwater 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 Clearwater County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Clearwater County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Clearwater County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Clearwater County home can get up to 3,181 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 6,000 Mbps, which 48.96% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 8.26% of homes can only purchase plans up to 300 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Clearwater County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Clearwater County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Clearwater County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Clearwater 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 49.97% of Clearwater County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 49.44%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Clearwater County homes.
Internet Market Health in Clearwater County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Clearwater 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 Clearwater County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.2 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.4 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.7 (healthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Clearwater County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Clearwater County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, dsl, 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. Clearwater County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 8 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, Clearwater County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Clearwater County, along with details on where in Clearwater County and at what speeds.
Ziply Fiber in Clearwater County, ID
Ziply fiber coverage
About 48.96%, or 4,276 people, have Ziply fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, south, and west Clearwater County area. Ziply is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Clearwater County.
Ziply fiber download speeds
Ziply is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Clearwater County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Ziply fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Clearwater County. The fastest plan anyone in Clearwater County can order from Ziply goes up to 6,000 Mbps, and all Clearwater County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 6,000.0 Mbps
Ziply fiber upload speeds
In Clearwater 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 Clearwater County fiber providers. Ziply offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Clearwater County is up to 6,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 6,000.0 Mbps
Ziply DSL in Clearwater County, ID
Ziply DSL coverage
About 46.67%, or 4,076 people, have Ziply DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, west, south, central, and southeast Clearwater County area. Ziply is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Clearwater County.
Ziply DSL download speeds
Ziply is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Clearwater County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Ziply DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Clearwater County. The fastest plan anyone in Clearwater 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 Clearwater County customers is up to 34 Mbps.
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- 8.7% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 7.2% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 15.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 60.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Ziply DSL upload speeds
In Clearwater County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Ziply DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Ziply is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Clearwater 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 Clearwater 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 3.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 15.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 8.7% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 7.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 8.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 60.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Clearwater County, ID
Optimum cable coverage
About 46.54%, or 4,065 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest and west Clearwater County area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Clearwater County.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Clearwater County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Clearwater County. The fastest plan anyone in Clearwater County can order from Optimum goes up to 30 Mbps, and all Clearwater County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Clearwater 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 Clearwater County cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Clearwater County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Inland Cellular Fiber in Clearwater County, ID
Inland Cellular fiber coverage
About 1.14%, or 100 people, have Inland Cellular fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest Clearwater 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 Clearwater County.
Inland Cellular fiber download speeds
Inland Cellular is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Clearwater County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Inland Cellular fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Clearwater County. The fastest plan anyone in Clearwater County can order from Inland Cellular goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Clearwater County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Inland Cellular fiber upload speeds
In Clearwater County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Inland Cellular fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Inland Cellular is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Clearwater County fiber providers. Inland Cellular offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Clearwater County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AirBridge Broadband Fixed Wireless in Clearwater County, ID
AirBridge Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 99.40%, or 8,682 people, have AirBridge Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Clearwater County area. AirBridge Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Clearwater County.
AirBridge Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
AirBridge Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Clearwater County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AirBridge Broadband fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Clearwater County. The fastest plan anyone in Clearwater County can order from AirBridge Broadband goes up to 400 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Clearwater County customers is up to 379 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 79.0% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 21.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
AirBridge Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Clearwater County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AirBridge Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AirBridge Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Clearwater County fixed wireless providers. AirBridge 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 Clearwater County is up to 400 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 300 Mbps. On average, AirBridge Broadband customers can get speeds up to 379 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 79.0% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 21.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Clearwater County, ID
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 74.93%, or 6,544 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, west, and south Clearwater 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 Clearwater 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 Clearwater County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Clearwater County. The fastest plan anyone in Clearwater 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 Clearwater County customers is up to 38 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 17.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 82.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Clearwater 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 Clearwater 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 Clearwater 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 6.0 Mbps.
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- 17.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 82.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
Inland Cellular Fixed Wireless in Clearwater County, ID
Inland Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 71.07%, or 6,207 people, have Inland Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, west, south, northwest, and southeast Clearwater County area. Inland Cellular is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Clearwater County.
Inland Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
Inland Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Clearwater County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Inland Cellular fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Clearwater County. The fastest plan anyone in Clearwater County can order from Inland Cellular goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Clearwater County customers is up to 193 Mbps.
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- 15.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 85.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Inland Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Clearwater 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 above average compared to other Clearwater County fixed wireless providers. Inland Cellular 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 Clearwater County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Inland Cellular customers can get speeds up to 155 Mbps.
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- 15.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 85.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
First Step Internet Fixed Wireless in Clearwater County, ID
First Step Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 67.88%, or 5,929 people, have First Step Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, west, south, northwest, and central Clearwater County area. First Step Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Clearwater County.
First Step Internet fixed wireless download speeds
First Step Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Clearwater County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, First Step Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Clearwater County. The fastest plan anyone in Clearwater County can order from First Step Internet goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Clearwater County customers is up to 28 Mbps.
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- 0.3% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 97.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
First Step Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Clearwater 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 below average compared to other Clearwater County fixed wireless providers. First Step Internet offers 6 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 Clearwater County is up to 300 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 4.0 Mbps. On average, First Step Internet customers can get speeds up to 7.9 Mbps.
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- 0.3% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 96.3% up to 4.0 Mbps
Nez Perce Network Systems Fixed Wireless in Clearwater County, ID
Nez Perce Network Systems fixed wireless coverage
About 61.58%, or 5,378 people, have Nez Perce Network Systems fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, west, and south Clearwater County area. Nez Perce Network Systems is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Clearwater County.
Nez Perce Network Systems fixed wireless download speeds
Nez Perce Network Systems is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Clearwater County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nez Perce Network Systems fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Clearwater County. The fastest plan anyone in Clearwater County can order from Nez Perce Network Systems goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Clearwater County customers is up to 20 Mbps.
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- 63.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 36.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Nez Perce Network Systems fixed wireless upload speeds
In Clearwater County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nez Perce Network Systems fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nez Perce Network Systems is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Clearwater County fixed wireless providers. Nez Perce Network Systems 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 Clearwater County is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Nez Perce Network Systems customers can get speeds up to 2.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 63.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 36.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Clearwater County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Clearwater County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Clearwater County compare to the rest of Idaho?
Internet speeds in Clearwater County are faster versus the average speeds in Idaho: 2,514 Mbps in Idaho versus 3,181 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Idaho is 98.92% versus 99.40% in Clearwater County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Clearwater 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
- Nez Perce County, ID: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Asotin County, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Garfield County, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Columbia County, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ravalli County, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Granite County, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin County, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Powell County, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Yakima County, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Meagher County, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Sierra County, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Goshen County, WY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sioux County, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Gove County, KS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Graham County, KS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Graham County, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Grand County, CO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Grand County, UT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Grand Isle County, VT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sierra County, NM: less internet coverage, slower speeds