In Idaho City there are 6 residential internet providers covering 96.08% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 123 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 Idaho 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 Idaho City are not shown.
Idaho City 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 96.08% of Idaho 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 Centurylink. Now you can call companies in Idaho City with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Idaho City?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Idaho City.
Internet Speed Key
The average Idaho City home can get up to 123 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 2.81% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 3.42% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Idaho City.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Idaho City, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Idaho City?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Idaho City you live. If speed is your main concern, DSL will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 2.81% of Idaho City homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 73.77%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 19.50%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.92% of Idaho City homes.
Internet Market Health in Idaho City
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Idaho 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 Idaho 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): 1.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.6 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Idaho City internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 3 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Idaho City homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, fixed wireless, and fiber, 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. Idaho City internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 3 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, Idaho City badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Idaho City, along with details on where in Idaho City and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Idaho City, ID
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 95.38%, or 949 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Idaho City area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Idaho City.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Idaho City. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Idaho City. The fastest plan anyone in Idaho City can order from Centurylink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Idaho City customers is up to 62 Mbps.
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- 20.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 34.4% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 5.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 23.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 16.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Idaho City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Idaho City DSL providers. Centurylink offers 4 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 Idaho City is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 6.6 Mbps.
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- 54.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 5.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 23.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 16.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Quantum Fiber Fiber in Idaho City, ID
Quantum Fiber fiber coverage
About 2.81%, or 28 people, have Quantum Fiber fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central Idaho City area. Quantum Fiber is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Idaho City.
Quantum Fiber fiber download speeds
Quantum Fiber is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Idaho City. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Quantum Fiber fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Idaho City. The fastest plan anyone in Idaho City can order from Quantum Fiber goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Idaho City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Quantum Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Idaho City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Quantum Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Quantum Fiber is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Idaho City fiber providers. Quantum Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Idaho City is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
CTC Telecom Fixed Wireless in Idaho City, ID
CTC fixed wireless coverage
About 47.64%, or 474 people, have CTC fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Idaho City area. CTC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Idaho City.
CTC Telecom fixed wireless download speeds
CTC is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Idaho City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, CTC fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Idaho City. The fastest plan anyone in Idaho City can order from CTC goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Idaho City customers is up to 36 Mbps.
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- 15.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 84.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
CTC Telecom fixed wireless upload speeds
In Idaho City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for CTC fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, CTC is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Idaho City fixed wireless providers. CTC 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 Idaho City is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, CTC customers can get speeds up to 7.3 Mbps.
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- 15.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 84.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Idaho City, ID
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 28.24%, or 281 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Idaho City 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 small portion of Idaho City.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Idaho City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Idaho City. The fastest plan anyone in Idaho City can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Idaho City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Idaho City 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 the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Idaho City fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Idaho City is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Idaho City Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Idaho City or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Idaho City compare to the rest of Idaho?
Internet speeds in Idaho City are much slower versus the average speeds in Idaho: 2,514 Mbps in Idaho versus 123 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Idaho is 98.92% versus 96.08% in Idaho City.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Idaho 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
- New Centerville, ID: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Placerville, ID: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pioneerville, ID: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Robie Creek, ID: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Horseshoe Bend, ID: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pearl, ID: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Crouch, ID: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Banks, ID: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Garden Valley, ID: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Garden City, ID: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Arnold, NE: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ashfield, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Avon, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Springfield, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bancroft, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Toney Creek, SC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bartlett, NH: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Phillipsville, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Plymouth, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Petronila, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds