3 Best Internet Providers in Lakeview, ID
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| Lakeview ISP Report Card | F | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 53 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 3 | |
| Real Lakeview 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.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Lakeview has 3 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fixed Wireless and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Lakeview.
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Lakeview has 3 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fixed Wireless and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Lakeview.
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Midvale Telephone Company
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Above are the top 4 providers in Lakeview, ID for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 Lakeview ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lakeview, ID?
HughesNet is the highest-rated internet provider in Lakeview based on 1 Idaho customer reviews, and HughesNet 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 Lakeview, Idaho, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Lakeview
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Lakeview Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Lakeview Overall | Idaho Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Midvale Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| WOW | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Intermax Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 1 reviews from Idaho internet customers, HughesNet is the best internet service provider for Lakeview residents. HughesNet was rated at an average of 2.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction.
At a national level, based on 29 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, HughesNet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 2.29 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Lakeview?
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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 Lakeview?
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, Viasat and Intermax Networks 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 Lakeview
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Intermax Networks | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| WOW Wired or Wireless | 30 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| Midvale Telephone Company | 10 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lakeview
| ISP / Tech Type | Lakeview Speed | Idaho Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Midvale Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| WOW | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Intermax Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Lakeview ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Viasat and Intermax Networks. These internet providers offer speeds up to 100 Mbps in Lakeview. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 100 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 Lakeview?
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.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Lakeview, Idaho, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Lakeview
| ISP / Tech Type | Lakeview Affordability | Idaho Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Midvale Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| WOW | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Intermax Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Lakeview 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 Lakeview below, including the metrics used and how Lakeview compares to the rest of Idaho and nation.
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Lakeview | Idaho | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Lakeview 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. | 53 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 Lakeview. | 2.3 | 6.5 | 6.8 |
| 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. | 2.0 | 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. | 24% | 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. | 86% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 67% | 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. | 46% | 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. | 47% | 73% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Lakeview ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Lakeview is F, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Lakeview is high with a score of 24 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Lakeview have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Lakeview 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.
67% of Lakeview households have an internet connection despite having 96.55% availability. 46% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 19% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 10% 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 46% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 47% subscribe to it. A very low number of Lakeview 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 Lakeview?
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 22 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
How Much Speed does a Lakeview Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Lakeview is 2.0, which is smaller than the Idaho average of 2.8 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Lakeview's average household income is $37,699 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.
Lakeview also has 1% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Idaho average of 18%. Additionally, 24% 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 Lakeview has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Lakeview households are much more technology-disengaged. 86% of households have some sort of computing device, 65% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 80% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lakeview?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Lakeview, ID.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lakeview?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Lakeview, ID.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Lakeview?
Midvale Telephone Company DSL in Lakeview, ID
Midvale Telephone Company offers DSL service to 96.6% of Lakeview homes. Across the city, Midvale Telephone Company DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Lakeview?
WOW Fixed Wireless in Lakeview, ID
WOW Wired or Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.6% of Lakeview homes. Across the city, WOW Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 Mbps
Intermax Networks Fixed Wireless in Lakeview, ID
Intermax Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 31.0% of Lakeview homes. Across the city, Intermax Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Lakeview?
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 Lakeview is HughesNet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Viasat and Intermax Networks. 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 Lakeview is HughesNet.
- HughesNet, Midvale Telephone Company, Viasat, and WOW Wired or Wireless has the broadest coverage in Lakeview, 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 Lakeview compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Lakeview 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 Lakeview's F ISP Report Card and 24 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: F
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 88 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
- ISP Report Card: F
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
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