In Patterson there are 4 residential internet providers covering 86.17% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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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4 Internet Service Providers in Patterson
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 Patterson are not shown.
Patterson 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 86.17% of Patterson. 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 Custer. Now you can call companies in Patterson with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Patterson?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Patterson.
Internet Speed Key
The average Patterson home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 86.17% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Patterson?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Patterson you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 86.17% of Patterson homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 13.83% of Patterson homes.
Internet Market Health in Patterson
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Patterson 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 Patterson based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.5 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Patterson 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, Patterson homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, fixed wireless, and 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. Patterson 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, Patterson badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Patterson, along with details on where in Patterson and at what speeds.
Custer Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Patterson, ID
Custer fiber coverage
About 86.17%, or 81 people, have Custer fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Patterson area. Custer is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Patterson.
Custer Telephone Cooperative fiber download speeds
Custer is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Patterson. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Custer fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Patterson. The fastest plan anyone in Patterson can order from Custer goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Patterson customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Custer Telephone Cooperative fiber upload speeds
In Patterson download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Custer fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Custer is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Patterson fiber providers. Custer offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Patterson is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Custer Telephone Cooperative DSL in Patterson, ID
Custer DSL coverage
About 40.43%, or 38 people, have Custer DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west Patterson area. Custer is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Patterson.
Custer Telephone Cooperative DSL download speeds
Custer is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Patterson. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Custer DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Patterson. The fastest plan anyone in Patterson can order from Custer goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Patterson customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Custer Telephone Cooperative DSL upload speeds
In Patterson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Custer DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Custer is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Patterson DSL providers. Custer offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Patterson is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Patterson, ID
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 40.43%, or 38 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west Patterson area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Patterson.
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 Patterson. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Patterson. The fastest plan anyone in Patterson can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Patterson customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Patterson 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 fastest compared to other Patterson 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 Patterson is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Patterson Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Patterson or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Patterson compare to the rest of Idaho?
Internet speeds in Patterson are slower versus the average speeds in Idaho: 2,514 Mbps in Idaho versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Idaho is 98.92% versus 86.17% in Patterson.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Patterson 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
- May, ID: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Challis, ID: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clayton, ID: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ellis, ID: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Leadore, ID: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lemhi, ID: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mackay, ID: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Torreys, ID: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Leslie, ID: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tendoy, ID: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Sarles, ND: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Monterey, WI: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Monticello, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Moon, OK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Moriah, AL: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Morrison Heights, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Morrow, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Morrows Corner, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Airy, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mount Clare, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds