5 Best Internet Providers in Spirit Lake, ID
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| Spirit Lake ISP Report Card | C+ | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 3,025 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 5 | |
| Real Spirit Lake 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.
Spirit Lake has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, Cable, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Spirit Lake.
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Spirit Lake has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, Cable, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Spirit Lake.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
Intermax Networks
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Optimum
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Ziply
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Above are the top 4 providers in Spirit Lake, 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 Spirit Lake ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Spirit Lake, ID?
Ziply is the highest-rated internet provider in Spirit Lake based on 6 Idaho customer reviews, and Ziply 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 Spirit Lake, Idaho, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Spirit Lake
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Spirit Lake Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Spirit Lake Overall | Idaho Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Ziply | (0) | (5) | (60) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (0) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| WOW | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Intermax Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 6 reviews from Idaho internet customers, Ziply is the best internet service provider for Spirit Lake residents. Ziply was rated at an average of 3.20 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. HughesNet wins for second-place in Idaho, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 94.9% coverage in Spirit Lake.
At a national level, based on 619 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Ziply is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.05 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Spirit Lake?
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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 Spirit Lake?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Spirit Lake, the fastest internet in the city comes from Ziply.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Spirit Lake
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ziply | 6,000 Mbps | ||
| Intermax Networks | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Optimum | 30 Mbps | ||
| WOW Wired or Wireless | 30 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Spirit Lake
| ISP / Tech Type | Spirit Lake Speed | Idaho Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ziply | (0) | (5) | (60) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (0) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| WOW | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Intermax Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Spirit Lake ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Ziply. The company offers speeds up to 6,000 Mbps in Spirit Lake. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,028 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Ziply. This indicates Ziply reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Spirit Lake?
Idaho customers rate Ziply 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.
Ziply received a local rating of 2.60 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. HughesNet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Spirit Lake customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Spirit Lake, Idaho, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Spirit Lake
| ISP / Tech Type | Spirit Lake Affordability | Idaho Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ziply | (0) | (5) | (60) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (0) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| WOW | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Intermax Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Spirit Lake 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 Spirit Lake below, including the metrics used and how Spirit Lake compares to the rest of Idaho and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Spirit Lake that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 60.47% | 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. | 3,025 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 Spirit Lake. | 4.2 | 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. | 2.7 | 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. | 22% | 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. | 96% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 89% | 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. | 46% | 73% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Spirit Lake ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Spirit Lake is C+, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Spirit Lake is high with a score of 52 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Spirit Lake have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Spirit Lake 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 Spirit Lake households have an internet connection despite having 99.33% availability. 46% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 20% 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 46% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 46% subscribe to it. A very low number of Spirit Lake 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 Spirit Lake?
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100
How Much Speed does a Spirit Lake Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Spirit Lake is 2.7, which is smaller than the Idaho average of 2.8 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Spirit Lake's average household income is $72,967 which is higher than the Idaho average of $80,528 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Spirit Lake also has 8% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Idaho average of 18%. Additionally, 22% 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 Spirit Lake has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Spirit Lake households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 82% 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 Spirit Lake?
Intermax Networks Fiber in Spirit Lake, ID
Intermax Networks offers Fiber service to 53.5% of Spirit Lake homes. Across the city, Intermax Networks Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Ziply Fiber in Spirit Lake, ID
Ziply offers Fiber service to 47.4% of Spirit Lake homes. Across the city, Ziply Fiber has speeds up to 6,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Spirit Lake?
Optimum Cable in Spirit Lake, ID
Optimum offers Cable service to 52.6% of Spirit Lake homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Spirit Lake?
Ziply DSL in Spirit Lake, ID
Ziply offers DSL service to 19.2% of Spirit Lake homes. Across the city, Ziply DSL has speeds up to 15 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 70 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 1.2 Mbps throughout the city. Ziply DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Spirit Lake from Ziply in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Spirit Lake?
WOW Fixed Wireless in Spirit Lake, ID
WOW Wired or Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.9% of Spirit Lake 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 Spirit Lake, ID
Intermax Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.3% of Spirit Lake homes. Across the city, Intermax Networks Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 84 Mbps, with speeds from 30 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Spirit Lake, ID
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.3% of Spirit Lake homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 6.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Spirit Lake?
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 Spirit Lake is Ziply.
- The fastest internet provider should be Ziply. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Ziply may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Spirit Lake is Ziply.
- WOW Wired or Wireless, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Spirit Lake, 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 Spirit Lake compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Spirit Lake 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 Spirit Lake's C+ ISP Report Card and 52 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
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