Best Internet Providers in Santa, ID
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Santa, ID
Santa has 5 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 Santa.
Ranks compare Santa with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Santa, ID at a Glance
Santa Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Ziply
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
First Step Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Inland Cellular
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Intermax Networks
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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.
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 Santa ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Santa, ID?
Ziply is the best internet provider in Santa based on Idaho customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Ziply had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Santa, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Ziply is an option for 93.94% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Santa?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Santa
How Santa Compares to Places Its Size
Santa's report card score is in the bottom 12% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 21%.
| Measure | Santa | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Benewah County | Idaho | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 2.9% | bottom 23% | 46.6% | 57.4% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 210 Mbps | bottom 10% | 1,845 Mbps | 3,168 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.7 | bottom 25% | 4.4 | 7.7 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 36% | 2.6 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 14% | top 24% | 10% | 14% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 88% | bottom 24% | 91% | 97% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 86% | top 50% | 84% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 33% | bottom 12% | 37% | 73% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 49% | bottom 6% | 61% | 85% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $60,250 | bottom 31% | $63,652 | $84,595 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 8% | bottom 22% | 11% | 18% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 2.9% of homes in Santa, against 46.6% across Benewah County and 57.4% across Idaho. Households in Santa are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 14% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $60,250 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Santa
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Santa?
Ziply Fiber in Santa, ID
Availability:
2.9%
Customer Rating:
(60)
Avg. Download Speed
6,000 Mbps
Ziply offers Fiber service to 2.9% of Santa homes. Across the city, Ziply Fiber has speeds up to 6,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Santa?
First Step Internet Fixed Wireless in Santa, ID
Availability:
59.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
First Step Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 59.3% of Santa 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
Inland Cellular Fixed Wireless in Santa, ID
Availability:
55.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Inland Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.7% of Santa homes. Across the city, Inland Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Ziply Fixed Wireless in Santa, ID
Availability:
32.2%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Ziply offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.2% of Santa homes. Across the city, Ziply Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Intermax Networks Fixed Wireless in Santa, ID
Availability:
16.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
Intermax Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 16.1% of Santa homes. Across the city, Intermax Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 39 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 4.1 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Santa, ID
Availability:
12.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.8% of Santa 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
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Santa?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Santa, ID.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Santa?
Ziply DSL in Santa, ID
Availability:
90.3%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Ziply offers DSL service to 90.3% of Santa homes. Across the city, Ziply DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Santa by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Santa has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Santa
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Santa
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83866 | 291 | 0.0% | 45 Mbps | 2.5 | F | 24/100 |
How Santa Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Santa that have their own pages are all within 20 miles. Among them, St. Maries has the most homes with fiber (49.8%) and Calder the fewest (0.0%); Santa has 2.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa (this page) | 627 | 2.9% | 210 Mbps | 2.7 | D- | 26/100 |
| St. Maries | 5,347 | 49.8% | 3,041 Mbps | 4.4 | C | 27/100 |
| Fernwood | 643 | 5.1% | 366 Mbps | 3.2 | D- | 28/100 |
| Medimont | 330 | 0.0% | 57 Mbps | 2.1 | F | 46/100 |
| Tensed | 319 | 32.0% | 228 Mbps | 3.3 | D | 36/100 |
| Emida | 275 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 2 | F | 36/100 |
| Pedee | 256 | 3.5% | 99 Mbps | 5.9 | D+ | 31/100 |
| Rocky Point | 209 | 0.0% | 78 Mbps | 4.5 | D- | 36/100 |
| St. Joe | 172 | 0.0% | 28 Mbps | 1.7 | F | 20/100 |
| Calder | 145 | 0.0% | 29 Mbps | 1 | F | 46/100 |
| Clarkia | 68 | 0.0% | 32 Mbps | 1.4 | F | 45/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Santa?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Inland Cellular. 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 Santa
| Ziply | 6,000 |
|---|---|
| Viasat | 100 |
| Inland Cellular | 50 |
| Intermax Networks | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| First Step Internet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Santa Internet Providers
Based on 6 reviews from Idaho internet customers, Ziply is the best internet service provider for Santa residents. Ziply was rated at an average of 3.20 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Inland Cellular wins for second-place in Idaho, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 55.7% coverage in Santa.
At a national level, based on 415 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Ziply is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.85 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Santa Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Santa, Idaho, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Santa Overall | Idaho Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ziply | (0) | (5) | (72) | View Plans | ||
| Inland Cellular | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| First Step Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Intermax Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Santa
Based on data reported by Santa ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Ziply. The company offers speeds up to 6,000 Mbps in Santa. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 193 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Inland Cellular. This indicates Inland Cellular reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Santa Speed | Idaho Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inland Cellular | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Ziply | (0) | (5) | (72) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| First Step Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Intermax Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Santa?
Of the providers in Santa, customers rate Ziply the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Santa where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Idaho or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Ziply is rated 2.60 out of 5 for price, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country.
The table below shows how customers in Santa, Idaho, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Santa
| ISP / Tech Type | Santa Affordability | Idaho Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ziply | (0) | (5) |  (72) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| First Step Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Intermax Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Inland Cellular | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Idaho
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
TDS Fiber
October 31, 2026 CUSTOMER SERVICE...? On hold for 30 mins and get 1 person. Placed on hold to transfer, another 30 mins and I hung up. WORTHLESS!!!
Mary Ann M.
Inland Cellular
October 14, 2026 I have ICell Service poles on my property, and do not pay for Cell or Internet Service... I do not use it for TV, I have DISH, for that. Sometimes it is pretty good, most of the time it is very sporatic, cuts me off during phone conversations, quite often. Cannot get on or stay on internet, very slow a lot of the time. I do not use it for TV or gaming, most of mine is research, business calls, documents that need to be sent. Often who I send e-mails to, they do not receive them or receive them days later. Download this am 56.7 Mbps & Upload 4.6 Mbps
Robert
Fybercom Fixed Wireless
July 11, 2026 This used to be a good company. Started to have buffering issues on all devices. Took 10 days to get a tech out. Installed new modems. Problem still there. Call tech support who indicated it is a problem with one of their towers and that it affects numerous customers. Asked if the Engineers communicate with tech support and apparently they do not. They want me to change to fyber and asked why they don't communicate with the affected customers who are waiting for issue in the tower to be corrected, especially if they can identify each customer that it is affecting. The time it takes to get a service tech in to change the modem, rather than being honest that something else exists is not a good model plan to show support for the customers. Being down without your internet which supplies TVS, Security Systems and other devices while still paying the bill is highway robbery especially at the prices we are being charged.
An Idaho Customer
Quantum Fiber
May 14, 2026 I have overall been very happy with our internet service as far as speed and pricing. Unfortunately, customer service does seem to be lacking. In the past when we’ve had issues with our internet service, we haven’t been able to get ahold of someone for hours, and when we can, they’re not able to help. But me and my spouse both work from home, and the speed and capabilities of fiber have been really good. It can keep up with all of our devices really well.
A Filer, ID Customer
TruLeap Technologies Fiber
April 03, 2026 Great local provider, best speed around by far. Upload and download speeds are the same. Very low latency. Quick to respond and take care of issues.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Santa?
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 Santa is Ziply.
- The fastest internet provider should be Ziply. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Inland Cellular may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Santa is Ziply.
- Ziply, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Santa, available to 93.9% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.