In Fernwood there are 6 residential internet providers covering 93.62% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 375 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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6 Internet Service Providers in Fernwood
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 Fernwood are not shown.
Fernwood 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 93.62% of Fernwood. 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 Fernwood with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Fernwood?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Fernwood.
Internet Speed Key
The average Fernwood home can get up to 375 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 6,000 Mbps, which 5.13% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 3.89% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Fernwood.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Fernwood, and slower in the east areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Fernwood?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Fernwood 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 5.13% of Fernwood homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 9.80%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 78.69%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 6.38% of Fernwood homes.
Internet Market Health in Fernwood
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Fernwood 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 Fernwood based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.0 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.3 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Fernwood internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Fernwood 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 city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Fernwood 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, Fernwood badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Fernwood, along with details on where in Fernwood and at what speeds.
Ziply DSL in Fernwood, ID
Ziply DSL coverage
About 83.36%, or 536 people, have Ziply DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, central, southwest, northwest, north, and south Fernwood area. Ziply is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Fernwood.
Ziply DSL download speeds
Ziply is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fernwood. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Ziply DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Fernwood. The fastest plan anyone in Fernwood can order from Ziply goes up to 70 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Fernwood customers is up to 26 Mbps.
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- 7.1% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 33.2% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 59.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Ziply DSL upload speeds
In Fernwood 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 Fernwood DSL providers. Ziply 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 Fernwood is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Ziply customers can get speeds up to 1.8 Mbps.
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- 40.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 59.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Ziply Fiber in Fernwood, ID
Ziply fiber coverage
About 5.13%, or 33 people, have Ziply fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest Fernwood area. Ziply is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Fernwood.
Ziply fiber download speeds
Ziply is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fernwood. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Ziply fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fernwood. The fastest plan anyone in Fernwood can order from Ziply goes up to 6,000 Mbps, and all Fernwood customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 6,000.0 Mbps
Ziply fiber upload speeds
In Fernwood 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 Fernwood fiber providers. Ziply offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fernwood is up to 6,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 6,000.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Fernwood, ID
Optimum cable coverage
About 5.13%, or 33 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest Fernwood area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Fernwood.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fernwood. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fernwood. The fastest plan anyone in Fernwood can order from Optimum goes up to 30 Mbps, and all Fernwood customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Fernwood 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 Fernwood cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fernwood is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
First Step Internet Fixed Wireless in Fernwood, ID
First Step Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 88.80%, or 571 people, have First Step Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Fernwood area. First Step Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Fernwood.
First Step Internet fixed wireless download speeds
First Step Internet is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fernwood. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, First Step Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fernwood. The fastest plan anyone in Fernwood can order from First Step Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Fernwood customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
First Step Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Fernwood 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 Fernwood fixed wireless providers. First Step Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fernwood is up to 4.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 4.0 Mbps
Inland Cellular Fixed Wireless in Fernwood, ID
Inland Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 86.16%, or 554 people, have Inland Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, west, southwest, northwest, north, and south Fernwood area. Inland Cellular is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Fernwood.
Inland Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
Inland Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fernwood. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Inland Cellular fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fernwood. The fastest plan anyone in Fernwood can order from Inland Cellular goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Fernwood customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Inland Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Fernwood 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 the fastest compared to other Fernwood fixed wireless providers. Inland Cellular offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fernwood is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
Fernwood Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Fernwood or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Fernwood compare to the rest of Idaho?
Internet speeds in Fernwood are slower versus the average speeds in Idaho: 2,514 Mbps in Idaho versus 375 Mbps in the city. The state has less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Idaho is 98.92% versus 93.62% in Fernwood.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Fernwood 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
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- Calder, ID: less internet coverage, slower speeds
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- Harvard, ID: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Helmer, ID: more internet coverage, slower speeds
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