5 Best Internet Providers in Lemhi County, ID

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lemhi County, ID?

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Lemhi County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Lemhi County Internet Providers

Based on 14 reviews from Idaho internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Lemhi County residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 3.67 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Centurylink wins for second-place in Idaho, with 3.57 out of 5 stars and 89.4% coverage in Lemhi County.

At a national level, based on 1289 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.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Lemhi County?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Lemhi County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Custer Telephone Cooperative	1,000 Mbps
	Fybercom	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Centurylink	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lemhi County

Based on data reported by Lemhi County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Custer Telephone Cooperative. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Lemhi County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 899 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lemhi County?

Idaho customers rate Centurylink 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.

Centurylink received a local rating of 3.57 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Fybercom is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Lemhi County customers with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Lemhi County

Lemhi County 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 county 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 Lemhi County below, including the metrics used and how Lemhi County compares to the rest of Idaho and nation.

Lemhi County ISP Report Card: D+

	Metric (hover for details)	Lemhi County	Idaho	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Lemhi County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	39.79%	57.41%	71.53%
	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.	775 Mbps	3,168 Mbps	3,583 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Lemhi County.	3.9	6.6	7.1

 

Lemhi County Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Lemhi County	Idaho	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.4	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.	12%	14%	15%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	94%	97%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	90%	92%	91%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	65%	73%	76%
	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.	65%	73%	77%

Lemhi County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Lemhi County is D+, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Lemhi County is high with a score of 47 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Lemhi County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Lemhi County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.

90% of Lemhi County households have an internet connection despite having 98.96% availability. 65% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 16% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 65% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 65% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Lemhi County 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 Counties Compare to Lemhi County?

How Much Speed does a Lemhi County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Lemhi County is 2.4, which is smaller than the Idaho average of 2.8 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Lemhi County’s average household income is $55,125 which is much lower than the Idaho average of $84,595 and much lower than the national average of $93,246. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Lemhi County 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, 12% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 14% of residents in Idaho who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Lemhi County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Lemhi County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 79% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 87% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lemhi County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lemhi County?

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

To see how Lemhi County 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 Lemhi County’s D+ ISP Report Card and 47 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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