In Franklin County there are 11 residential internet providers covering 99.54% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 813 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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11 Internet Service Providers in Franklin 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 Franklin County are not shown.
Franklin 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
Availability maps for all providers in Franklin County
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Internet service is available in 99.54% of Franklin 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 Direct Communications. Now you can call companies in Franklin County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Franklin County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Franklin County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Franklin County home can get up to 813 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 26.41% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Franklin County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Franklin County, and slower in the north areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Franklin County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Franklin County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 18.13% of Franklin County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 42.47% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 38.59%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Franklin County homes.
Internet Market Health in Franklin County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Franklin 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 Franklin County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.1 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.4 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.5 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Franklin County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Franklin County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, cable, and fiber, 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. Franklin County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 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, Franklin County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Franklin County, along with details on where in Franklin County and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Franklin County, ID
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 76.69%, or 10,886 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, south, southeast, west, northwest, east, southwest, and northeast Franklin County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Franklin County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Centurylink goes up to 60 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Franklin County customers is up to 17 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 1.1% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 22.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 76.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Franklin County DSL providers. Centurylink offers 3 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 Franklin County is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 1.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 1.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 22.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 76.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Direct Communications Rockland Cable in Franklin County, ID
Direct Communications cable coverage
About 37.46%, or 5,317 people, have Direct Communications cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central and south Franklin County area. Direct Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Franklin County.
Direct Communications Rockland cable download speeds
Direct Communications is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Direct Communications cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Direct Communications goes up to 600 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 600.0 Mbps
Direct Communications Rockland cable upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Direct Communications cable. Compared to other ISPs, Direct Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Franklin County cable providers. Direct Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
Direct Communications Rockland Fiber in Franklin County, ID
Direct Communications fiber coverage
About 18.13%, or 2,573 people, have Direct Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, central, southwest, northwest, and northeast Franklin County area. Direct Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Franklin County.
Direct Communications Rockland fiber download speeds
Direct Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Direct Communications fiber is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Direct Communications goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Franklin County customers is up to 1,713 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 71.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 28.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Direct Communications Rockland fiber upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Direct Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Direct Communications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Franklin County fiber providers. Direct 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 Franklin County is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Direct Communications customers can get speeds up to 1,713 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 71.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 28.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Franklin County, ID
XFINITY cable coverage
About 12.79%, or 1,816 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, south, central, northwest, and southwest Franklin County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Franklin County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Franklin County cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County is up to 250 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in Franklin County, ID
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 1.08%, or 153 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central Franklin County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Franklin County.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY fiber. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Franklin County fiber providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County is up to 250 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Last Mile Wireless Fixed Wireless in Franklin County, ID
Last Mile Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 94.96%, or 13,478 people, have Last Mile Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Franklin County area. Last Mile Wireless is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Franklin County.
Last Mile Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Last Mile Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Last Mile Wireless fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Last Mile Wireless goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Last Mile Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Last Mile Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Last Mile Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Franklin County fixed wireless providers. Last Mile Wireless offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Franklin County, ID
Rise Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 94.53%, or 13,417 people, have Rise Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Franklin County area. Rise Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Franklin County.
Rise Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Rise Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rise Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Rise Broadband goes up to 250 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Franklin County customers is up to 76 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 4.7% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 47.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 17.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 30.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Franklin 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 average compared to other Franklin County fixed wireless providers. Rise Broadband offers 4 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 Franklin County is up to 50 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 15 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 4.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 47.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 17.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 30.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
Wi-Fiber Fixed Wireless in Franklin County, ID
Wi-Fiber fixed wireless coverage
About 66.44%, or 9,430 people, have Wi-Fiber fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, southeast, south, southwest, west, northwest, and east Franklin County area. Wi-Fiber is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Franklin County.
Wi-Fiber fixed wireless download speeds
Wi-Fiber is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Wi-Fiber fixed wireless is average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Wi-Fiber goes up to 250 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Franklin County customers is up to 101 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 2.9% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 90.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 6.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
Wi-Fiber fixed wireless upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Wi-Fiber fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Wi-Fiber is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Franklin County fixed wireless providers. Wi-Fiber offers 4 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 Franklin County is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Wi-Fiber customers can get speeds up to 30 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 2.9% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 4.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 86.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 6.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Franklin County, ID
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 51.40%, or 7,296 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Franklin 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 a majority of Franklin 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 Franklin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin 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 Franklin County customers is up to 36 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 14.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 85.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Franklin 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 the slowest compared to other Franklin 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 Franklin 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 5.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 14.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 85.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Franklin County, ID
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 44.88%, or 6,370 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, south, southeast, west, east, and southwest Franklin County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Franklin County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Franklin County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Blue Spring Broadband Fixed Wireless in Franklin County, ID
Blue Spring fixed wireless coverage
About 11.81%, or 1,677 people, have Blue Spring fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, south, and southwest Franklin County area. Blue Spring is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Franklin County.
Blue Spring Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Blue Spring is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Blue Spring fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Blue Spring goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Franklin County customers is up to 45 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 83.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 10.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 6.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Blue Spring Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Blue Spring fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Blue Spring is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Franklin County fixed wireless providers. Blue Spring offers 3 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 Franklin County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Blue Spring customers can get speeds up to 8.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 83.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 10.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 6.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Franklin County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Franklin County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Franklin County compare to the rest of Idaho?
Internet speeds in Franklin County are slower versus the average speeds in Idaho: 2,514 Mbps in Idaho versus 813 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Idaho is 98.92% versus 99.54% in Franklin County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Franklin 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
- Oneida County, ID: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Platte County, WY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Goshen County, WY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Box Butte County, NE: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Grant County, NE: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hooker County, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Thomas County, NE: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Blaine County, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Antelope County, NE: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Madison County, NE: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Adair County, OK: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Adams County, ID: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Adams County, WA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Allen County, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Alleghany County, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Yankton County, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Aleutians West Census Area, AK: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Alexander County, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Yell County, AR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Morrill County, NE: less internet coverage, slower speeds