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| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 91% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 100% |
Ziply Fiber  | $20.00 | 50 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 91% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Moosebytes | $49.95 | 1 - 16 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Ptera | - | 10 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 61% |
| Intermax Networks | $65.00 | - | Wireless | 14% |
*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 Feb 14, 2023.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 91.22%
3 providers - 0.00%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Rathdrum 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 Rathdrum area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Rathdrum residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 25% of those living in Rathdrum.
There are eight internet providers serving the Rathdrum area, and 91.22% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Rathdrum's eight internet providers, prices start at $20 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Intermax Networks | 47.0 Mbps | 18.0 Mbps | Wireless |
| Frontier | 10.0 Mbps | 1.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Ptera | 19.0 Mbps | 11.0 Mbps | Wireless |
| Spectrum | 138.0 Mbps | 41.0 Mbps | Cable |
| HughesNet | 17.0 Mbps | 2.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| Ziply Fiber | 48.0 Mbps | 28.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Rathdrum.
The largest internet providers in Rathdrum are Frontier, Spectrum, and Ziply Fiber bringing DSL and cable options to Rathdrum.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Rathdrum residents, covering 91% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 100% of the area. Rathdrum’s third most-available internet provider, Ziply Fiber, offers DSL to around 91% of Rathdrum residents.
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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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in Rathdrum covering 91% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Rathdrum 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 Frontier start at $44.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Rathdrum, $52.13.
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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 Feb 14, 2023.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Rathdrum covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Rathdrum residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Rathdrum, $52.13.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Rathdrum, $0.67.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in Rathdrum. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Rathdrum's providers, 37 Mbps.
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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 Feb 14, 2023.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
DSL from Ziply Fiber offers broadband to nearly all households in Rathdrum covering 91% of the area.
DSL internet from Ziply Fiber uses telephone lines in Rathdrum 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 Ziply Fiber start at $20/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Rathdrum, $52.13.
Ziply Fiber customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Rathdrum, $0.67.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Ziply Fiber offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in Rathdrum. These download speeds are available to 91% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Rathdrum's providers, 37 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Rathdrum, you’ll likely have options from cable and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Rathdrum, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Rathdrum and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Rathdrum at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Rathdrum at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Rathdrum residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Rathdrum may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Rathdrum cable and DSL internet providers.
Ziply Fiber is the fastest internet provider in Rathdrum with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 91% of households in Rathdrum. The next fastest internet provider in Rathdrum is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Ziply Fiber offers the cheapest internet in Rathdrum with plans starting at $20/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Rathdrum, $52.13.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
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%.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
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