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Internet Providers in Athol, Idaho

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Home Internet in Athol, ID

  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 18.5%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    72 - 245 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 18.3%
  • 4. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 18.3%
  • AIR-PIPE
    Speeds Up To
    30 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 83.3%
  • Intermax
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 72.7%
  • Wind Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    30 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 18.6%
  • Ziply Fiber
    Speeds Up To
    90 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 12.6%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Athol, ID

In Athol, Idaho, Viasat Internet ranks as the top provider. It uses a satellite connection to ensure 100% city-wide coverage. With download speeds up to 150 Mbps and a starting price of $119.99 per month, Viasat serves even the most remote areas, offering reliable service for both homes and businesses. Though its cost is higher, the wide coverage and solid speed make it a dependable choice.

HughesNet, also a satellite provider, delivers 100% coverage in Athol. It offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and starts at $49.99 per month, making it a more budget-friendly option at slightly lower speeds than Viasat. On the other hand, Spectrum provides a cable connection with the fastest download speed in the area at 1 Gbps but only covers 18.50% of Athol. Starting at $49.99 per month, Spectrum is an excellent choice for those within its limited service area.

Athol’s internet market features significant satellite coverage, moderate fixed wireless and DSL options, and limited cable and fiber services. This results in a well-rounded, though somewhat uneven, internet service landscape.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
18.509999999999998%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Athol, ID

Provider Connection Types in Athol, ID

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Athol, ID
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
25.28%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
19.12%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
0.26%

List of Internet Providers in Athol, ID

Provider Type Top Speed
Spectrum Cable, Fiber 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 245 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
AIR-PIPE Fixed Wireless 30 Mbps
Intermax Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
Wind Wireless Fixed Wireless 30 Mbps
Ziply Fiber DSL 90 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Athol, ID

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Spectrum $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
Viasat Internet $119.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 245 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Wind Wireless $49.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 30 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Ziply Fiber $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 90 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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