3 Best Internet Providers in Elk City, ID

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Above are the top 4 providers in Elk City, ID for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Elk City, ID?

AirBridge Broadband is the highest-rated internet provider in Elk City based on 2 Idaho customer reviews, and AirBridge Broadband 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Elk City, Idaho, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Elk City

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Elk City Internet Providers

Based on 2 reviews from Idaho internet customers, AirBridge Broadband is the best internet service provider for Elk City residents. AirBridge Broadband was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. HughesNet wins for second-place in Idaho, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 98.4% coverage in Elk City.

At a national level, based on 30 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, AirBridge Broadband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Elk City?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Elk City, the fastest internet in the city comes from AirBridge Broadband.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Elk City

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	AirBridge Broadband	400 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	First Step Internet	30 Mbps
	Midvale Telephone Company	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Elk City

Based on data reported by Elk City ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through AirBridge Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 400 Mbps in Elk City. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 380 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the city 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.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Elk City?

Idaho customers rate AirBridge Broadband as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

AirBridge Broadband received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. HughesNet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Elk City customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Elk City, Idaho, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Elk City

Elk City Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Elk City below, including the metrics used and how Elk City compares to the rest of Idaho and nation.

Elk City ISP Report Card: F

	Metric (hover for details)	Elk City	Idaho	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Elk City that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	0.00%	54.21%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	380 Mbps	2,514 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Elk City.	1.8	6.5	6.8

 

Elk City Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Elk City	Idaho	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.5	2.8	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	20%	13%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	95%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	87%	91%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	36%	72%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	36%	73%	76%

Elk City ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Elk City is F, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Elk City is high with a score of 41 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Elk City have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Elk City ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

87% of Elk City households have an internet connection despite having 98.37% availability. 36% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 43% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 36% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 36% subscribe to it. A very low number of Elk City residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Elk City?

How Much Speed does a Elk City Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Elk City is 2.5, which is smaller than the Idaho average of 2.8 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Elk City's average household income is $49,049 which is much lower than the Idaho average of $80,528 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Elk City also has 10% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Idaho average of 18%. Additionally, 20% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 13% of residents in Idaho who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Elk City has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Elk City households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 101% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 85% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Elk City?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Elk City, ID.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Elk City?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Elk City, ID.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Elk City?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Elk City?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Elk City?

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 Elk City is AirBridge Broadband.
• The fastest internet provider should be AirBridge Broadband. 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 Elk City is AirBridge Broadband.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and AirBridge Broadband has the broadest coverage in Elk City, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Elk City compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Elk City stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Elk City's F ISP Report Card and 41 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.