In Spencer there are 3 residential internet providers covering 91.04% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 377 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 Spencer
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 Spencer are not shown.
Spencer 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 91.04% of Spencer. 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 Mud Lake. Now you can call companies in Spencer with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Spencer?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Spencer.
Internet Speed Key
The average Spencer home can get up to 377 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 32.84% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 58.21% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Spencer.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Spencer, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Spencer?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Spencer you live. If speed is your main concern, DSL will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 32.84% of Spencer homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 58.21%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 8.96% of Spencer homes.
Internet Market Health in Spencer
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Spencer 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 Spencer based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.3 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.3 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.3 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Spencer internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 2 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Spencer homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, fiber, and fixed wireless, 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 similar. Spencer 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, Spencer badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Spencer, along with details on where in Spencer and at what speeds.
Mud Lake Telephone Cooperative DSL in Spencer, ID
Mud Lake DSL coverage
About 70.15%, or 47 people, have Mud Lake DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, southwest, northwest, and northeast Spencer area. Mud Lake is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Spencer.
Mud Lake Telephone Cooperative DSL download speeds
Mud Lake is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Spencer. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Mud Lake DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Spencer. The fastest plan anyone in Spencer can order from Mud Lake goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Spencer customers can get this speed.
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Mud Lake Telephone Cooperative DSL upload speeds
In Spencer download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mud Lake DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Mud Lake is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Spencer DSL providers. Mud Lake offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Spencer is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Mud Lake Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Spencer, ID
Mud Lake fiber coverage
About 32.84%, or 22 people, have Mud Lake fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, south, and southeast Spencer area. Mud Lake is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Spencer.
Mud Lake Telephone Cooperative fiber download speeds
Mud Lake is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Spencer. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Mud Lake fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Spencer. The fastest plan anyone in Spencer can order from Mud Lake goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Spencer customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mud Lake Telephone Cooperative fiber upload speeds
In Spencer download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Mud Lake fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Mud Lake is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Spencer fiber providers. Mud Lake offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Spencer is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mud Lake Telephone Cooperative Fixed Wireless in Spencer, ID
Mud Lake fixed wireless coverage
About 16.42%, or 11 people, have Mud Lake fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Spencer area. Mud Lake is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Spencer.
Mud Lake Telephone Cooperative fixed wireless download speeds
Mud Lake is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Spencer. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Mud Lake fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Spencer. The fastest plan anyone in Spencer can order from Mud Lake goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Spencer customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Mud Lake Telephone Cooperative fixed wireless upload speeds
In Spencer download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mud Lake fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Mud Lake is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Spencer fixed wireless providers. Mud Lake offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Spencer is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Spencer Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Spencer or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Spencer compare to the rest of Idaho?
Internet speeds in Spencer are slower versus the average speeds in Idaho: 2,514 Mbps in Idaho versus 377 Mbps in the city. The state has less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Idaho is 98.92% versus 91.04% in Spencer.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Spencer 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
- Dubois, ID: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lidy Hot Springs, ID: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Monida, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lima, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hamer, ID: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Monteview, ID: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Heman, ID: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Parker, ID: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Edmonds, ID: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Plano, ID: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Oasis, NV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Russell, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rupert, VT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ruidosa, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rugby, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rudd, AR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Royston, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rousseau, KY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Roselle, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rutherford, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds