Compare 89801 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Elko – 43 Mbps
NV – 131 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Elko – 19 Mbps
NV – 38 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Elko.
Internet providers in 89801
Find internet providers serving the 89801 area. Compare plan pricing and speeds from fiber-optic, cable and DSL providers.
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89801 internet providers
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| Frontier | $54.99 | Varies | DSL | 92% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 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.
Need help?89801 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
10607
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 92.12%
2 providers - 0.36%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 89801 ZIP code is slightly higher than the rest of Nevada - 90%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 89801 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of households. Cable 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 1.660% of those living in the 89801 ZIP code.
There are four internet providers serving the 89801 area, and 0.36% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among four internet providers in 89801, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 250 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Elko
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Rise Broadband | 41 Mbps | 9 Mbps | Wireless |
| HughesNet | 13 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
| Frontier | 9 Mbps | 8 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Elko.
Top high-speed internet providers in 89801
The largest internet providers serving the 89801 ZIP code are Frontier, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all in the 89801 ZIP code, covering 92% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Elko’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 89801 ZIP code.
Frontier 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 Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in the 89801 ZIP code, covering 92% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier 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 Frontier start at $54.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Elko, $54.98.
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 89801 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 89801 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 significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Elko, $54.98.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Elko, $2.62.
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 89801 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Elko's providers, 15 Mbps.
Viasat 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 Viasat offers broadband to all households in the 89801 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 89801 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 Viasat start at $69.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Elko, $54.98.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Elko, $2.62.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in 89801 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Elko's providers, 15 Mbps.
Internet providers in 89801 frequently asked questions
Rise Broadband is the fastest internet provider in the 89801 ZIP code with download speeds up to 250 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 89801. The next fastest internet provider in the 89801 ZIP code is Viasat, offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in the 89801 ZIP with service starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Elko, $54.98.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
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.
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