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Internet Providers in Smelterville, Idaho

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Home Internet in Smelterville, ID

  • 1. Optimum
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 91.1%
  • 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: 13.5%
  • 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: 13.5%
  • AIR-PIPE
    Speeds Up To
    30 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 33.8%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Smelterville, ID

Optimum delivers the best internet service in Smelterville, Idaho for those within its reach. Its cable connection offers speeds up to 150 Mbps and starts at $40 per month. Covering 91.10% of the city, Optimum stands out for its blend of speed and affordability. This makes it ideal for households with multiple users or high bandwidth needs.

For residents beyond Optimum's coverage, Viasat Internet and Hughesnet provide solid alternatives. Viasat matches Optimum’s speed with 150 Mbps but has a higher starting price of $119.99 per month. Its satellite coverage spans 100% of Smelterville, ensuring even the most remote areas get fast internet. Hughesnet also offers citywide satellite service with maximum speeds of 100 Mbps, starting at $49.99 per month. In Smelterville, where DSL and cable are unavailable and fiber reaches only 49%, these satellite options guarantee everyone can connect to the internet.

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
  • Optimum
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%

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Provider Connection Types in Smelterville, ID

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Smelterville, ID
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
0.22%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
49.46%

List of Internet Providers in Smelterville, ID

Provider Type Top Speed
Optimum Cable 150 Mbps
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
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Smelterville, ID

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Optimum $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $129.99/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
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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