6 Best Internet Providers in Onaway, ID
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| Onaway ISP Report Card | A- | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 6,000 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 6 | |
| Real Onaway 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.
Onaway has 6 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 Onaway.
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Onaway has 6 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 Onaway.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Onaway, 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 Onaway ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Onaway, ID?
AirBridge Broadband is the highest-rated internet provider in Onaway based on 10 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 Onaway, Idaho, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Onaway
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Onaway Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Onaway Overall | Idaho Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| AirBridge Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Ziply | (0) | (5) | (60) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| First Step Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Inland Cellular | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 10 reviews from Idaho internet customers, AirBridge Broadband is the best internet service provider for Onaway residents. AirBridge Broadband was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Idaho, with 3.67 out of 5 stars and 27.9% coverage in Onaway.
At a national level, based on 1097 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Onaway?
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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 Onaway?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, 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 Onaway
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Ziply | 6,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| AirBridge Broadband | 300 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Inland Cellular | 50 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| First Step Internet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Onaway
| ISP / Tech Type | Onaway Speed | Idaho Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| AirBridge Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Ziply | (0) | (5) | (60) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| First Step Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Inland Cellular | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Onaway ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Ziply. The company offers speeds up to 6,000 Mbps in Onaway. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 6,000 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 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 Onaway?
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. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Onaway customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Onaway, Idaho, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Onaway
| ISP / Tech Type | Onaway Affordability | Idaho Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AirBridge Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Ziply | (0) | (5) | (60) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| First Step Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Inland Cellular | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Onaway 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 Onaway below, including the metrics used and how Onaway compares to the rest of Idaho and nation.
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Onaway | Idaho | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Onaway that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 100.00% | 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. | 6,000 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 Onaway. | 5.5 | 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. | 2.3 | 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. | 4% | 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. | 90% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 81% | 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. | 65% | 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. | 65% | 73% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Onaway ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Onaway is A-, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Onaway is high with a score of 32 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Onaway have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Onaway 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.
81% of Onaway households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 65% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 10% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 7% 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 Onaway 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 Onaway?
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: F
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
How Much Speed does a Onaway Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Onaway is 2.3, which is smaller than the Idaho average of 2.8 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Onaway's average household income is $72,500 which is about average for the Idaho average of $80,528 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Onaway also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Idaho average of 18%. Additionally, 4% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 Onaway has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Onaway households are more technology-disengaged. 90% 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 Onaway?
Ziply Fiber in Onaway, ID
Ziply offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Onaway homes. Across the city, Ziply Fiber has speeds up to 6,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Onaway?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Onaway, ID.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Onaway?
Ziply DSL in Onaway, ID
Ziply offers DSL service to 23.2% of Onaway homes. Across the city, Ziply DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Onaway?
AirBridge Broadband Fixed Wireless in Onaway, ID
AirBridge Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Onaway homes. Across the city, AirBridge Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
First Step Internet Fixed Wireless in Onaway, ID
First Step Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Onaway homes. Across the city, First Step Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Onaway, ID
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Onaway homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Inland Cellular Fixed Wireless in Onaway, ID
Inland Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.3% of Onaway homes. Across the city, Inland Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Onaway, ID
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.9% of Onaway homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Onaway?
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 Onaway 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 Onaway is AirBridge Broadband.
- AirBridge Broadband, First Step Internet, HughesNet, Viasat, Ziply, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the broadest coverage in Onaway, 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 Onaway compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Onaway 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 Onaway's A- ISP Report Card and 32 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 80 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
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