In Fort McDermitt there are 3 residential internet providers covering 96.63% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 18 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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3 Internet Service Providers in Fort McDermitt
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 Fort McDermitt are not shown.
Fort McDermitt 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 96.63% of Fort McDermitt. 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 Oregon Idaho Utilities. Now you can call companies in Fort McDermitt with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Fort McDermitt?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Fort McDermitt.
Internet Speed Key
The average Fort McDermitt home can get up to 18 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 25 Mbps, which 51.31% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 45.32% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Fort McDermitt.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Fort McDermitt, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Fort McDermitt?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Fort McDermitt you live. If speed is your main concern, DSL will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Fort McDermitt homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 96.63%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.37% of Fort McDermitt homes.
Internet Market Health in Fort McDermitt
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Fort McDermitt 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 Fort McDermitt based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 0.5 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Fort McDermitt internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 provider, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Fort McDermitt homes have 1 option. The type(s) of service available are dsl, 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. Fort McDermitt internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 1 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, Fort McDermitt badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Fort McDermitt, along with details on where in Fort McDermitt and at what speeds.
Oregon Idaho Utilities DSL in Fort McDermitt, NV
Oregon Idaho Utilities DSL coverage
About 96.63%, or 258 people, have Oregon Idaho Utilities DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Fort McDermitt area. Oregon Idaho Utilities is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Fort McDermitt.
Oregon Idaho Utilities DSL download speeds
Oregon Idaho Utilities is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fort McDermitt. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Oregon Idaho Utilities DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Fort McDermitt. The fastest plan anyone in Fort McDermitt can order from Oregon Idaho Utilities goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Fort McDermitt customers is up to 18 Mbps.
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- 53.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 46.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Oregon Idaho Utilities DSL upload speeds
In Fort McDermitt download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Oregon Idaho Utilities DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Oregon Idaho Utilities is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Fort McDermitt DSL providers. Oregon Idaho Utilities 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 Fort McDermitt is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Oregon Idaho Utilities customers can get speeds up to 2.1 Mbps.
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- 53.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 46.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Fort McDermitt Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Fort McDermitt or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Fort McDermitt compare to the rest of Nevada?
Internet speeds in Fort McDermitt are much slower versus the average speeds in Nevada: 2,414 Mbps in Nevada versus 18 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Nevada is 99.28% versus 96.63% in Fort McDermitt.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Fort McDermitt 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
- McDermitt, NV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mc Dermitt, OR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Orovada, NV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cordero, NV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Paradise Valley, NV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Paradise Hill, NV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Denio, NV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fields, OR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Arock, OR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Winnemucca, NV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Lake Summerset, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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- La Place, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- La Ward, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lafontaine, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lake Bruce, IN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lake Lafayette, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Mount Vernon, ME: more internet coverage, faster speeds