First Step Internet Speed Test

Maintained by:Carson WardData & methodology:Wes WardLast updated:{{date_modified_text}}June 30, 2026

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How we measure: a real-world test to a neutral point on the open internet, not a server inside your provider network, so it reflects everyday speed and can read slightly below best-case on-network tests.

We record anonymized results (speed, latency, your provider and coarse location) to publish honest, real-world speed data by provider. No personal information is stored.

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What to Expect from First Step Internet

First Step Internet’s fastest available plans reach 2,000 Mbps down / 2,000 Mbps up, and across its footprint typical available speeds are about 114 Mbps down / 95 Mbps up. These are advertised “up to” figures from FCC availability data, so no connection reaches them exactly. Run the test above to see what your own First Step Internet line actually delivers.

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Top Cities for First Step Internet

First Step Internet is available in 98 cities throughout the country. Here is a list of top cities with First Step Internet internet service:

Lewiston, ID

Availability: 99.06%
Avg. Download Speed: 42 Mbps

Moscow, ID

Availability: 89.71%
Avg. Download Speed: 96 Mbps

Pullman, WA

Availability: 75.61%
Avg. Download Speed: 228 Mbps

Clarkston, WA

Availability: 99.22%
Avg. Download Speed: 186 Mbps

Clarkston Heights-Vineland, WA

Availability: 100.00%
Avg. Download Speed: 138 Mbps

West Clarkston-Highland, WA

Availability: 99.49%
Avg. Download Speed: 324 Mbps

Orofino, ID

Availability: 69.85%
Avg. Download Speed: 30 Mbps

Grangeville, ID

Availability: 97.33%
Avg. Download Speed: 25 Mbps

Colfax, WA

Availability: 90.58%
Avg. Download Speed: 86 Mbps

Kamiah, ID

Availability: 87.64%
Avg. Download Speed: 25 Mbps

Cottonwood, ID

Availability: 97.50%
Avg. Download Speed: 37 Mbps

Troy, ID

Availability: 98.60%
Avg. Download Speed: 30 Mbps

Pomeroy, WA

Availability: 85.07%
Avg. Download Speed: 786 Mbps

Genesee, ID

Availability: 98.40%
Avg. Download Speed: 27 Mbps

Potlatch, ID

Availability: 98.53%
Avg. Download Speed: 27 Mbps

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First Step Internet Speed Test FAQ

Why is my First Step Internet speed lower than advertised?

Advertised speeds are “up to” peaks measured on an ideal connection. Real-world speed to a neutral point on the open internet runs a few percent lower, and Wi-Fi, older equipment, or peak-hour congestion lower it further. For the truest read of your First Step Internet line, test over a wired connection.

How does ISPReports measure First Step Internet speeds?

Tests run against the nearest of Cloudflare’s edge locations, so the result reflects your access network rather than a server inside First Step Internet’s own network. We verify each result by network operator, aggregate it as a median (not an average, which a few fast tests would skew), and only publish a provider’s measured speeds once enough independent tests exist. We do not accept provider-submitted numbers.

Is First Step Internet good for gaming and video calls?

Run the test above. The connection-quality grade reads latency under load and packet loss, which determine whether calls and games stay smooth, beyond the raw download number.