Advertiser Disclosure: We may earn commissions when you buy through links on our site. Learn more

2 Best Internet Providers in Ellis, ID

Find internet availability by address in Ellis, ID

Jump to: Best Internet Provider | Availability Maps | Customer Reviews | Ellis ISP Report Card | Business Internet in Ellis

Ellis ISP Report at a Glance
ISP grade Ellis ISP Report Card D+
Average speed Download Speed for Most Households 675 Mbps
ISP count Number of Internet Service Providers 2
Customer review count Real Ellis Customer Ratings 0

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.

Data update information

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.

Ellis has 2 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Ellis.

Ellis overview

Ellis has 2 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Ellis.

Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings

Custer

Custer logo

Availability:

87.3%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

View Plans

Price: Starting at $50.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Ellis.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Ellis residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fiber

65.3%

895 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

DSL

60.6%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

DSL: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

25.4%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(341)

View Plans

1-833-601-2935 Price: $55.00 - $105.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Ellis.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Ellis residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

25.4%

100 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.9 of 5 stars

(204)

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


Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Ellis residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.6923 of 5 stars

(13)

View Plans

1-866-252-1910 Price: {{isp_price_range}}


DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3333 of 5 stars

(9)

View Plans

1-844-294-9501 Price: {{isp_price_range}}


Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7273 of 5 stars

(11)

View Plans

1-833-875-1370 Price: {{isp_price_range}}


HughesNet

HughesNet logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

2.4286 of 5 stars

(21)

View Plans

1-833-684-9249 Price: {{isp_price_range}}


Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9836 of 5 stars

(61)

View Plans

Price: {{isp_price_range}}

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 Ellis ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ellis, ID?

HughesNet is the best internet provider in Ellis based on Idaho customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, HughesNet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Ellis, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. HughesNet is an option for 87.29% of the city.

HughesNet logo

Click here to get HughesNet

or call 1-833-684-9249

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Ellis, Idaho, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Ellis


HughesNet2.002.29
T-Mobile Home InternetN/A4.04
ViasatN/A1.77
CusterN/AN/A
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Ellis Internet Providers

ISP / Tech TypeEllis OverallIdaho OverallNational OverallFor Service
HughesNet (0) (1) (18)View Plans
T-Mobile Home Internet (0) (0) (284)View Plans
Viasat (0) (0) (11)View Plans
Custer (0) (0) (0)View Plans

Based on 1 reviews from Idaho internet customers, HughesNet is the best internet service provider for Ellis residents. HughesNet was rated at an average of 2.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. wins for second-place in Idaho, with 0.00 out of 5 stars and 0.0% coverage in Ellis.

At a national level, based on 313 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Ellis?

The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available. Click the drop-down menu to choose
a different provider.

Ellis, ID map of internet availability

Internet Availability Key

0%
10%
50%
100%

 

Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ellis?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by HughesNet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Custer Telephone Cooperative 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 Ellis

Max Advertised Speed in Ellis, ID


ISP / Tech TypeMax Advertised Speed
Custer Telephone Cooperative1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet100 Mbps
Viasat100 Mbps
HughesNet25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ellis


HughesNet2.002.25
T-Mobile Home InternetN/A3.96
ViasatN/A1.38
CusterN/AN/A
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

ISP / Tech TypeEllis SpeedIdaho SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
HughesNet (0) (1) (18)View Plans
T-Mobile Home Internet (0) (0) (284)View Plans
Viasat (0) (0) (11)View Plans
Custer (0) (0) (0)View Plans

Based on data reported by Ellis ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Custer Telephone Cooperative. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Ellis. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 675 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with HughesNet. This indicates HughesNet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Ellis?

Idaho customers rate HughesNet 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.

HughesNet received a local rating of 2.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Ellis customers with an average price rating of 0.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Ellis


HughesNet2.002.56
T-Mobile Home InternetN/A4.11
ViasatN/A1.46
CusterN/AN/A
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

ISP / Tech TypeEllis AffordabilityIdaho AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
HughesNet (0) (1) (18)View Plans
T-Mobile Home Internet (0) (0) (284)View Plans
Viasat (0) (0) (11)View Plans
Custer (0) (0) (0)View Plans

Ellis 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 Ellis below, including the metrics used and how Ellis compares to the rest of Idaho and nation.

Ellis ISP Report Card: D+
Metric

(hover for details)
Ellis Idaho USA
65.25% 54.21% 67.25%
675 Mbps 2,514 Mbps 3,293 Mbps
1.7 6.5 6.8

 

Ellis Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
Metric

(hover for details)
Ellis Idaho USA
2.2 2.8 2.7
16% 13% 14%
95% 96% 95%
89% 91% 90%
64% 72% 75%
73% 73% 76%

Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.

Ellis ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Ellis is D+, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Ellis is high with a score of 53 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Ellis have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Ellis 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.

89% of Ellis households have an internet connection while having 87.29% availability. 64% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 14% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 4% 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 64% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 73% subscribe to it. A large amount of Ellis 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 Ellis?

Challis, ID

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
May, ID

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
Patterson, ID

  • ISP Report Card: C-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
Clayton, ID

  • ISP Report Card: D+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
Cobalt, ID

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
Lemhi, ID

  • ISP Report Card: D-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
Tendoy, ID

  • ISP Report Card: D
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
Torreys, ID

  • ISP Report Card: C-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
Salmon, ID

  • ISP Report Card: C-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100

How Much Speed does a Ellis Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Ellis is 2.2, which is smaller than the Idaho average of 2.8 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Ellis's average household income is $43,903 which is much lower than the Idaho average of $80,528 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Ellis also has 11% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Idaho average of 18%. Additionally, 16% 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 Ellis has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Ellis households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 77% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 94% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ellis?

Custer Fiber in Ellis, ID

Custer logo

Availability:

65.3%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

895 Mbps

Custer Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 65.3% of Ellis homes. Across the city, Custer Fiber has speeds up to 895 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Custer Fiber. Custer Fiber is rated other types of internet service available in Ellis from Custer in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Ellis?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Ellis?

Custer DSL in Ellis, ID

Custer logo

Availability:

60.6%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

Custer Telephone Cooperative offers DSL service to 60.6% of Ellis homes. Across the city, Custer DSL has speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. Custer DSL is rated other types of internet service available in Ellis from Custer in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Ellis?

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ellis, ID

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

25.4%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

100 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 25.4% of Ellis homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 20, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the city. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Ellis from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which ISP Should You Choose in Ellis?

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 Ellis is HughesNet.
  • The fastest internet provider should be Custer Telephone Cooperative. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, HughesNet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
  • The most affordable internet provider in Ellis is HughesNet.
  • Viasat, HughesNet, and Custer Telephone Cooperative has the broadest coverage in Ellis, 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 Ellis compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Ellis 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 Ellis's D+ ISP Report Card and 53 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Chiawuli Tak, AZ

  • ISP Report Card: D+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
Center, NE

  • ISP Report Card: D
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
Center Point, AR

  • ISP Report Card: D+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 8 / 100
Centerpoint, OH

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
Central Point, VA

  • ISP Report Card: D
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 17 / 100
Chama, CO

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 20 / 100
Tiona, PA

  • ISP Report Card: D+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 23 / 100
Chauncey, WV

  • ISP Report Card: D
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
Cherokee Falls, SC

  • ISP Report Card: C-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Idaho

Sort By

Filter By