In Shoshone County there are 8 residential internet providers covering 95.38% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 4,756 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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8 Internet Service Providers in Shoshone 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 Shoshone County are not shown.
Shoshone County 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 95.38% of Shoshone 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 Ziply. Now you can call companies in Shoshone County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Shoshone County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Shoshone County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Shoshone County home can get up to 4,756 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 6,000 Mbps, which 74.09% 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 Shoshone County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Shoshone County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Shoshone County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Shoshone County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 74.18% of Shoshone County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 17.57% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.74%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 4.62% of Shoshone County homes.
Internet Market Health in Shoshone County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Shoshone 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 Shoshone County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.6 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Shoshone County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Shoshone County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, fiber, and dsl, 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. Shoshone County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 6 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, Shoshone County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Shoshone County, along with details on where in Shoshone County and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Shoshone County, ID
Optimum cable coverage
About 86.99%, or 11,456 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, northwest, east, west, and north Shoshone County area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Shoshone County.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shoshone County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Shoshone County. The fastest plan anyone in Shoshone County can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 500 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Shoshone County customers is up to 507 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 1.6% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 98.4% up to 500.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Shoshone County 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 Shoshone County cable providers. Optimum 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 Shoshone County is up to 35 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Optimum customers can get speeds up to 20 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 1.6% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 98.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
Ziply Fiber in Shoshone County, ID
Ziply fiber coverage
About 74.18%, or 9,769 people, have Ziply fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, northwest, west, east, and north Shoshone County area. Ziply is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Shoshone County.
Ziply fiber download speeds
Ziply is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shoshone County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Ziply fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Shoshone County. The fastest plan anyone in Shoshone County can order from Ziply goes up to 6,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Shoshone County customers is up to 5,994 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 99.9% up to 6,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Ziply fiber upload speeds
In Shoshone County 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 Shoshone County fiber providers. Ziply 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 Shoshone County is up to 6,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Ziply customers can get speeds up to 5,994 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 99.9% up to 6,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Ziply DSL in Shoshone County, ID
Ziply DSL coverage
About 36.69%, or 4,832 people, have Ziply DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Shoshone County area. Ziply is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Shoshone County.
Ziply DSL download speeds
Ziply is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shoshone County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Ziply DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Shoshone County. The fastest plan anyone in Shoshone County can order from Ziply goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Shoshone County customers is up to 24 Mbps.
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- 2.2% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 6.8% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 5.9% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 77.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Ziply DSL upload speeds
In Shoshone County 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 Shoshone County DSL providers. Ziply offers 5 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 Shoshone County is up to 10 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.
Show all upload speeds
- 1.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 12.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 77.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Shoshone County, ID
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 88.29%, or 11,627 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, east, northwest, west, and north Shoshone 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 most of Shoshone 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 Shoshone County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Shoshone County. The fastest plan anyone in Shoshone 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 Shoshone County customers is up to 68 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 57.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 42.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Shoshone 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 average compared to other Shoshone 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 Shoshone 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 13 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 57.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 42.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
WOW Wired or Wireless Fixed Wireless in Shoshone County, ID
WOW fixed wireless coverage
About 46.45%, or 6,117 people, have WOW fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, north, and central Shoshone County area. WOW is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Shoshone County.
WOW Wired or Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
WOW is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shoshone County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, WOW fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Shoshone County. The fastest plan anyone in Shoshone County can order from WOW goes up to 30 Mbps, and all Shoshone County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
WOW Wired or Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Shoshone County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for WOW fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, WOW is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Shoshone County fixed wireless providers. WOW offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Shoshone County is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Shoshone County, ID
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 40.39%, or 5,319 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, west, northwest, central, and east Shoshone County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Shoshone County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shoshone County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Shoshone County. The fastest plan anyone in Shoshone County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Shoshone County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Shoshone 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 the fastest compared to other Shoshone County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Shoshone County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Intermax Networks Fixed Wireless in Shoshone County, ID
Intermax Networks fixed wireless coverage
About 1.99%, or 262 people, have Intermax Networks fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest Shoshone County area. Intermax Networks is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Shoshone County.
Intermax Networks fixed wireless download speeds
Intermax Networks is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shoshone County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Intermax Networks fixed wireless is average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Shoshone County. The fastest plan anyone in Shoshone County can order from Intermax Networks goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Shoshone County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Intermax Networks fixed wireless upload speeds
In Shoshone County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Intermax Networks fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Intermax Networks is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Shoshone County fixed wireless providers. Intermax Networks offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Shoshone County is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Shoshone County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Shoshone County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Shoshone County compare to the rest of Idaho?
Internet speeds in Shoshone County are much faster versus the average speeds in Idaho: 2,514 Mbps in Idaho versus 4,756 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Idaho is 98.92% versus 95.38% in Shoshone County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Shoshone 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
- Benewah County, ID: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kootenai County, ID: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sanders County, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mineral County, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Spokane County, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lake County, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln County, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Grant County, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Teton County, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Douglas County, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Fremont County, ID: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Forest County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Forest County, WI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Foster County, ND: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fountain County, IN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin County, AR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin County, ID: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin County, IN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin Parish, LA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Freestone County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds