Best Internet Providers in Clearwater County, ID
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Clearwater County, ID
Clearwater County has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, Cable, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Clearwater County.
Ranks compare Clearwater County with the 44 Idaho counties.
The Best Internet in Clearwater County, ID at a Glance
Clearwater County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Ziply
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Optimum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Inland Cellular
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Clearwater County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Clearwater County, ID?
AirBridge Broadband is the highest-rated internet provider in Clearwater County based on 11 Idaho customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Clearwater County?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Clearwater County
- Ziply - fiber coverage map
- AirBridge Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Inland Cellular - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- First Step Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- Ziply - dsl coverage map
- Nez Perce Network Systems - fixed wireless coverage map
- Inland Cellular - fiber coverage map
How Clearwater County Compares to the Rest of Idaho
Clearwater County's report card score is 17th of 44 and its connectivity index is tied 43rd of 44.
| Measure | Clearwater County | Rank among Idaho counties | Idaho | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 51.8% | 22nd of 44 | 57.4% | 71.5% | Madison County (97.7%) |
| Average top speed | 3,285 Mbps | 13th of 44 | 3,168 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Kootenai County (6,158 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.2 | 20th of 44 | 7.7 | 7.1 | Bonneville County (10.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.3 | Tied 40th of 44 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Madison County (4.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 11% | Tied 19th of 44 | 14% | 15% | Custer County (25%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 90% | 43rd of 44 | 97% | 96% | Blaine County and Clark County and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 84% | Tied 40th of 44 | 92% | 91% | Blaine County and Franklin County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 50% | Tied 41st of 44 | 73% | 76% | Blaine County (84%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 75% | Tied 31st of 44 | 85% | 81% | Madison County (95%) |
| Median household income | $67,077 | 33rd of 44 | $84,595 | $93,246 | Teton County ($112,250) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | Tied 37th of 44 | 18% | 16% | Madison County (67%) |
Fiber reaches 51.8% of homes in Clearwater County, against 57.4% across Idaho. Households in Clearwater County are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $67,077 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Clearwater County Compares to Its Neighbors
Clearwater County has 7 neighbors, 2 of them in Montana. Among them, Nez Perce County has the most homes with fiber (87.3%) and Lewis County the fewest (0.0%); Clearwater County has 51.8%.
Map of Clearwater County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Clearwater County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater County (this page) | 8,734 | 51.8% | 3,285 Mbps | 6.2 | B- | 28/100 |
| Missoula County, MT | 117,922 | 42.7% | 2,139 Mbps | 6.8 | B- | 62/100 |
| Nez Perce County | 42,090 | 87.3% | 1,801 Mbps | 8 | B+ | 54/100 |
| Latah County | 39,517 | 71.7% | 4,231 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 53/100 |
| Idaho County | 16,541 | 5.4% | 743 Mbps | 4.6 | D+ | 40/100 |
| Shoshone County | 13,169 | 84.3% | 5,252 Mbps | 4 | B- | 41/100 |
| Mineral County, MT | 4,535 | 2.5% | 201 Mbps | 3.9 | D | 40/100 |
| Lewis County | 3,533 | 0.0% | 400 Mbps | 5.4 | D | 28/100 |
Internet in Clearwater County by City and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Clearwater County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orofino | 5,775 | 57.4% | 3,558 Mbps | 7.1 | B | 38/100 |
| Weippe | 982 | 79.7% | 4,870 Mbps | 3.4 | C+ | 17/100 |
| Pierce | 484 | 0.0% | 795 Mbps | 1.9 | F | 12/100 |
| Ahsahka | 358 | 42.5% | 2,778 Mbps | 6.7 | B- | 19/100 |
| Teakean | 254 | 6.7% | 775 Mbps | 7.3 | C | 19/100 |
| Elk River | 185 | 0.0% | 309 Mbps | 2.9 | F | 23/100 |
| Cavendish | 92 | 0.0% | 400 Mbps | 5.3 | D | 19/100 |
| Judge Town | 75 | 48.0% | 3,364 Mbps | 3.5 | C | 11/100 |
ZIP codes in Clearwater County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83544 (Orofino) | 6,146 | 57.8% | 3,581 Mbps | 7.1 | B | 37/100 |
| 83553 (Weippe) | 1,051 | 77.9% | 4,771 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 16/100 |
| 83546 (Pierce) | 508 | 0.0% | 805 Mbps | 1.9 | F | 11/100 |
| 83520 (Ahsahka) | 210 | 73.8% | 4,533 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 20/100 |
| 83827 (Elk River) | 172 | 0.0% | 300 Mbps | 2.9 | F | 23/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Clearwater County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AirBridge Broadband. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Ziply should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Clearwater County
| Ziply | 6,000 |
|---|---|
| Inland Cellular | 1,000 |
| AirBridge Broadband | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| First Step Internet | 30 |
| Optimum | 30 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Nez Perce Network Systems | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Clearwater County. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Clearwater County Internet Providers
Based on 11 reviews from Idaho internet customers, AirBridge Broadband is the best internet service provider for Clearwater County residents. AirBridge Broadband was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Idaho, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 50.0% coverage in Clearwater County.
At a national level, based on 2577 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Clearwater County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Clearwater County, Idaho, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Clearwater County Overall | Idaho Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AirBridge Broadband | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) |  (3) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Ziply | (0) | (5) | (72) | View Plans | ||
| Inland Cellular |  (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (0) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nez Perce Network Systems | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| First Step Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Clearwater County
Based on data reported by Clearwater County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Ziply. The company offers speeds up to 6,000 Mbps in Clearwater County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,522 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with AirBridge Broadband. This indicates AirBridge Broadband reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Clearwater County Speed | Idaho Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AirBridge Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Inland Cellular | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Ziply | (0) | (5) | (72) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (0) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nez Perce Network Systems | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| First Step Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Clearwater County?
Of the providers in Clearwater County, customers rate AirBridge Broadband the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Clearwater County where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Idaho or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
AirBridge Broadband is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Clearwater County, Idaho, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Clearwater County
| ISP / Tech Type | Clearwater County Affordability | Idaho Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AirBridge Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Ziply | (0) | (5) | (72) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (0) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nez Perce Network Systems | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| First Step Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Inland Cellular | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Clearwater County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Clearwater County?
Ziply Fiber in Clearwater County, ID
Availability:
50.8%
Customer Rating:
(60)
Avg. Download Speed
6,000 Mbps
Ziply offers Fiber service to 50.8% of Clearwater County homes. Across the county, Ziply Fiber has speeds up to 6,000 Mbps
Inland Cellular Fiber in Clearwater County, ID
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Inland Cellular offers Fiber service to 1.1% of Clearwater County homes. Across the county, Inland Cellular Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Clearwater County?
AirBridge Broadband Fixed Wireless in Clearwater County, ID
Availability:
99.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
379 Mbps
AirBridge Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.4% of Clearwater County homes. Across the county, AirBridge Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 379 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AirBridge Broadband Fixed Wireless.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Clearwater County, ID
Availability:
75.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.8% of Clearwater County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 61 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the county.
First Step Internet Fixed Wireless in Clearwater County, ID
Availability:
67.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
First Step Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.9% of Clearwater County homes. Across the county, First Step Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 30 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 4.0 and as high as 25, with an average of 4.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Inland Cellular Fixed Wireless in Clearwater County, ID
Availability:
66.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
203 Mbps
Inland Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.7% of Clearwater County homes. Across the county, Inland Cellular Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 203 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 165 Mbps throughout the county.
Nez Perce Network Systems Fixed Wireless in Clearwater County, ID
Availability:
61.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
20 Mbps
Nez Perce Network Systems offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.4% of Clearwater County homes. Across the county, Nez Perce Network Systems Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 20 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 2.3 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Clearwater County, ID
Availability:
50.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.0% of Clearwater County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 3.7 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Clearwater County, ID
Availability:
50.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.0% of Clearwater County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 3.7 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Clearwater County, ID
Availability:
22.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
226 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 22.8% of Clearwater County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 226 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Clearwater County?
Optimum Cable in Clearwater County, ID
Availability:
46.5%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 46.5% of Clearwater County homes. Across the county, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Clearwater County?
Ziply DSL in Clearwater County, ID
Availability:
25.5%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
Ziply offers DSL service to 25.5% of Clearwater County homes. Across the county, Ziply DSL has speeds up to 49 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 4.9 Mbps throughout the county. Ziply DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Clearwater County from Ziply in terms of customer satisfaction.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Idaho
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
TDS Fiber
October 31, 2026 CUSTOMER SERVICE...? On hold for 30 mins and get 1 person. Placed on hold to transfer, another 30 mins and I hung up. WORTHLESS!!!
Mary Ann M.
Inland Cellular
October 14, 2026 I have ICell Service poles on my property, and do not pay for Cell or Internet Service... I do not use it for TV, I have DISH, for that. Sometimes it is pretty good, most of the time it is very sporatic, cuts me off during phone conversations, quite often. Cannot get on or stay on internet, very slow a lot of the time. I do not use it for TV or gaming, most of mine is research, business calls, documents that need to be sent. Often who I send e-mails to, they do not receive them or receive them days later. Download this am 56.7 Mbps & Upload 4.6 Mbps
Robert
Fybercom Fixed Wireless
July 11, 2026 This used to be a good company. Started to have buffering issues on all devices. Took 10 days to get a tech out. Installed new modems. Problem still there. Call tech support who indicated it is a problem with one of their towers and that it affects numerous customers. Asked if the Engineers communicate with tech support and apparently they do not. They want me to change to fyber and asked why they don't communicate with the affected customers who are waiting for issue in the tower to be corrected, especially if they can identify each customer that it is affecting. The time it takes to get a service tech in to change the modem, rather than being honest that something else exists is not a good model plan to show support for the customers. Being down without your internet which supplies TVS, Security Systems and other devices while still paying the bill is highway robbery especially at the prices we are being charged.
An Idaho Customer
Quantum Fiber
May 14, 2026 I have overall been very happy with our internet service as far as speed and pricing. Unfortunately, customer service does seem to be lacking. In the past when we’ve had issues with our internet service, we haven’t been able to get ahold of someone for hours, and when we can, they’re not able to help. But me and my spouse both work from home, and the speed and capabilities of fiber have been really good. It can keep up with all of our devices really well.
A Filer, ID Customer
TruLeap Technologies Fiber
April 03, 2026 Great local provider, best speed around by far. Upload and download speeds are the same. Very low latency. Quick to respond and take care of issues.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Clearwater County?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Clearwater County is AirBridge Broadband.
- The fastest internet provider should be Ziply. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AirBridge Broadband may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Clearwater County is AirBridge Broadband.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and AirBridge Broadband has the broadest coverage in Clearwater County, available to 99.4% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.