Compare 83501 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Lewiston – 91 Mbps
ID – 99 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Lewiston – 22 Mbps
ID – 35 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Lewiston.
Internet providers in 83501
Internet providers in your area
83501 internet providers
| Provider | ||||
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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 54% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.340% |
| Sparklight | $45.00 | 200 - 940 Mbps | Cable | 93% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| First Step Internet | $40.00 | 4 - 8 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
Need help?83501 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
12305
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 94.33%
2 providers - 84.35%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 94%, broadband coverage in the 83501 ZIP code is comparable to the rest of Idaho - 93%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 83501 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 93% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 27% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 1.730% of those living in the 83501 ZIP code.
There are five internet providers serving the 83501 area, and 84.35% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 83501, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 940 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Lewiston
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CenturyLink | 79 Mbps | 45 Mbps | DSL |
| Viasat | 3 Mbps | 0 Mbps | Satellite |
| Sparklight | 107 Mbps | 13 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Lewiston.
Top high-speed internet providers in 83501
The largest internet providers serving the 83501 ZIP code are CenturyLink, Sparklight, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to most in the 83501 ZIP code, covering 54% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Sparklight, which covers 93% of the area. Lewiston’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 83501 ZIP code.
CenturyLink DSL internet
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to about half of households in the 83501 ZIP code, covering 54% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Lewiston, $57.50.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lewiston, $1.11.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in 83501 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 54% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lewiston's providers, 428 Mbps.
Sparklight cable internet
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Cable from Sparklight offers broadband to nearly all households in the 83501 ZIP code, covering 93% of the area.
Sparklight’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 83501 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Sparklight start at $45/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Lewiston, $57.50.
Sparklight customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.23 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lewiston, $1.11.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Sparklight offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in 83501 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lewiston's providers, 428 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 83501 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 83501 ZIP where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Lewiston, $57.50.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lewiston, $1.11.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in 83501 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Lewiston's providers, 428 Mbps.
Internet providers in 83501 frequently asked questions
CenturyLink is the fastest internet provider in the 83501 ZIP code with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 54% of households in 83501. The next fastest internet provider in the 83501 ZIP code is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 0.340% of the area.
Sparklight offers the cheapest internet in the 83501 ZIP with service starting at $45/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Lewiston, $57.50.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 83501 ZIP code, covering 0.340% of the city.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
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