In Elk City there are 5 residential internet providers covering 98.37% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 380 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 Elk City
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 Elk City are not shown.
Elk City 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 98.37% of Elk City. 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 AirBridge Broadband. Now you can call companies in Elk City with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Elk City?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Elk City.
Internet Speed Key
The average Elk City home can get up to 380 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 400 Mbps, which 78.20% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 20.16% of homes can only purchase plans up to 300 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Elk City.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Elk City, and slower in the south areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Elk City?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Elk City you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Elk City homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 98.37%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.63% of Elk City homes.
Internet Market Health in Elk City
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Elk City 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 Elk City based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.8 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Elk City internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 2 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Elk City homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, and cable, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. Elk City internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 2 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, Elk City badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Elk City, along with details on where in Elk City and at what speeds.
Midvale Telephone Company DSL in Elk City, ID
Midvale Telephone Company DSL coverage
About 1.63%, or 6 people, have Midvale Telephone Company DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Elk City area. Midvale Telephone Company is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Elk City.
Midvale Telephone Company DSL download speeds
Midvale Telephone Company is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Elk City. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Midvale Telephone Company DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Elk City. The fastest plan anyone in Elk City can order from Midvale Telephone Company goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Elk City customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Midvale Telephone Company DSL upload speeds
In Elk City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Midvale Telephone Company DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Midvale Telephone Company is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Elk City DSL providers. Midvale Telephone Company offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Elk City is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AirBridge Broadband Fixed Wireless in Elk City, ID
AirBridge Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 98.37%, or 361 people, have AirBridge Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Elk City area. AirBridge Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Elk City.
AirBridge Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
AirBridge Broadband is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Elk City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AirBridge Broadband fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Elk City. The fastest plan anyone in Elk City can order from AirBridge Broadband goes up to 400 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Elk City customers is up to 380 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 79.5% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 20.5% up to 300.0 Mbps
AirBridge Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Elk City download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AirBridge Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AirBridge Broadband is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Elk City fixed wireless providers. AirBridge Broadband offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Elk City 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 380 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 79.5% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 20.5% up to 300.0 Mbps
First Step Internet Fixed Wireless in Elk City, ID
First Step Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 79.56%, or 292 people, have First Step Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, northwest, and northeast Elk City area. First Step Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Elk City.
First Step Internet fixed wireless download speeds
First Step Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Elk City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, First Step Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Elk City. The fastest plan anyone in Elk City can order from First Step Internet goes up to 30 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Elk City customers is up to 28 Mbps.
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- 50.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 50.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
First Step Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Elk City 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 Elk City fixed wireless providers. First Step Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Elk City is up to 10 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 4.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 3.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 96.9% up to 4.0 Mbps
Elk City Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Elk City or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Elk City compare to the rest of Idaho?
Internet speeds in Elk City are slower versus the average speeds in Idaho: 2,514 Mbps in Idaho versus 380 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Idaho is 98.92% versus 98.37% in Elk City.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Elk City 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Red River Hot Springs, ID: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fenn, ID: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lowell, ID: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Syringa, ID: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Stites, ID: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Idaho, ID: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Golden, ID: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kooskia, ID: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Grangeville, ID: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kamiah, ID: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Brimfield, IN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Riego, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- West Alton, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cary, MS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Robat, SC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Robertsville, CT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Roundhead, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Williamson, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wimbledon, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Brinkhaven, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds