In Sterling there are 8 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 200 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 Sterling
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 Sterling are not shown.
Sterling 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 Sterling
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Internet service is available in 100.00% of Sterling. 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 White Cloud. Now you can call companies in Sterling with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Sterling?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Sterling.
Internet Speed Key
The average Sterling home can get up to 200 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 200 Mbps, which 100.00% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Sterling?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Sterling you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Sterling homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 100.00%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Sterling homes.
Internet Market Health in Sterling
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Sterling 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 Sterling based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.2 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.3 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.9 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Sterling internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Sterling homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are 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. Sterling internet customers who want faster speeds have between 2 and 4 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, Sterling needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Sterling, along with details on where in Sterling and at what speeds.
Ziply DSL in Sterling, ID
Ziply DSL coverage
About 30.34%, or 44 people, have Ziply DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west and north Sterling area. Ziply is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Sterling.
Ziply DSL download speeds
Ziply is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sterling. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Ziply DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sterling. The fastest plan anyone in Sterling can order from Ziply goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Sterling customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Ziply DSL upload speeds
In Sterling 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 Sterling DSL providers. Ziply offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sterling is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
White Cloud Fixed Wireless in Sterling, ID
White Cloud fixed wireless coverage
About 100.00%, or 145 people, have White Cloud fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Sterling area. White Cloud is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Sterling.
White Cloud fixed wireless download speeds
White Cloud is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sterling. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, White Cloud fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sterling. The fastest plan anyone in Sterling can order from White Cloud goes up to 200 Mbps, and all Sterling customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
White Cloud fixed wireless upload speeds
In Sterling download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for White Cloud fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, White Cloud is average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Sterling fixed wireless providers. White Cloud offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sterling is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Fybercom Fixed Wireless in Sterling, ID
Fybercom fixed wireless coverage
About 100.00%, or 145 people, have Fybercom fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Sterling area. Fybercom is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Sterling.
Fybercom fixed wireless download speeds
Fybercom is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sterling. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Fybercom fixed wireless is average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sterling. The fastest plan anyone in Sterling can order from Fybercom goes up to 120 Mbps, and all Sterling customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 120.0 Mbps
Fybercom fixed wireless upload speeds
In Sterling download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Fybercom fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Fybercom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Sterling fixed wireless providers. Fybercom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sterling is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Anthem Broadband Fixed Wireless in Sterling, ID
Anthem Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 95.86%, or 139 people, have Anthem Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Sterling area. Anthem Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Sterling.
Anthem Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Anthem Broadband is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sterling. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Anthem Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Sterling. The fastest plan anyone in Sterling can order from Anthem Broadband goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Sterling customers is up to 94 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 90.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 5.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 4.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
Anthem Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Sterling download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Anthem Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Anthem Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Sterling fixed wireless providers. Anthem Broadband offers 3 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 Sterling is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Anthem Broadband customers can get speeds up to 19 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 90.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 5.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 4.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
Vision WiFi Fixed Wireless in Sterling, ID
Vision WiFi fixed wireless coverage
About 94.48%, or 137 people, have Vision WiFi fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, north, northwest, northeast, east, southeast, and central Sterling area. Vision WiFi is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Sterling.
Vision WiFi fixed wireless download speeds
Vision WiFi is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sterling. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Vision WiFi fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sterling. The fastest plan anyone in Sterling can order from Vision WiFi goes up to 150 Mbps, and all Sterling customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 150.0 Mbps
Vision WiFi fixed wireless upload speeds
In Sterling download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Vision WiFi fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Vision WiFi is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Sterling fixed wireless providers. Vision WiFi offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sterling is up to 150 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 150.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Sterling, ID
Rise Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 1.38%, or 2 people, have Rise Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south Sterling area. Rise Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Sterling.
Rise Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Rise Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sterling. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rise Broadband fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sterling. The fastest plan anyone in Sterling can order from Rise Broadband goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Sterling customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Sterling 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 the slowest compared to other Sterling fixed wireless providers. Rise Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sterling is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Sterling Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Sterling or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Sterling compare to the rest of Idaho?
Internet speeds in Sterling are much slower versus the average speeds in Idaho: 2,514 Mbps in Idaho versus 200 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Idaho is 98.92% versus 100.00% in Sterling.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Sterling 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
- Springfield, ID: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Aberdeen, ID: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pingree, ID: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Arbon Valley, ID: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gibson, ID: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rockford, ID: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Thomas, ID: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fort Hall, ID: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chubbuck, ID: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Taber, ID: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Sand Bay, WI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lockport, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Locust Hill, MO: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lodge Corner, AR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lone Star, AZ: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lone Tree, ND: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Long Branch, IL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lost Creek, WA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lower Elk Creek, VA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lucile, ID: less internet coverage, faster speeds