Internet Providers in Spirit Lake, ID

Over 30 people in Spirit Lake found the best Internet Provider in the last 30 days.

#1

Earthlink 5G Home Internet

86.1% availability
Earthlink 5G Home Internet logo

Connection Types:

Fixed Wireless / Mobile
Speed up to:

425 Mbps

User Review:

(2977)

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No credit checks - No contracts

#2

Viasat

98.11% availability
Viasat logo

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2975)

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#3

Ziply

94.65% availability
Ziply logo

Connection Types:

Fiber
Speed up to:

1 Mbps

User Review:

(2976)

Compare all Ziply Internet Offers and Plans. Also see the money-saving promos, coupons and deals from Ziply.

#4

Optimum

52.95% availability

Connection Types:

Fiber / Cable / Television / Phone
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2649)

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You get access to over 1 million hotspots in public places throughout the country.

#5

HughesNet

97.41% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

100 Mbps

User Review:

(2869)

*24-month commitment and early service termination fees apply. Monthly Fee reflects the applied $5 savings for ACH enrollment. Offer may vary by geographic area.

Unlimited Data – With no hard data limits, if you use the data in your plan, speeds will reduce.

Television Only Providers in Spirit Lake, ID

#1Dish Network

  • DISH is ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power for the third year in a row.
  • 2-Year TV Price Guarantee.
  • Free Google Voice Remote and Smart DVR Included.
  • Record up to 16 shows at once.
  • 80,000 On Demand Titles.
  • FREE Standard Professional Installation from a trusted, local expert.
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

#2DIRECTV

  • Best entertainement options for any sports fan over Cable TV, including NFL Sunday Ticket!
  • Includes local channels
  • HBO, Showtime, Starz, Cinemax free for first 3 months
  • Free upgrade to Genie HD-DVR
  • Free professional installation in up to 4 rooms
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

Best Internet Providers in Spirit Lake

Ziply's fiber can give you the best combination of price and performance in Spirit Lake, it it is available at your address. Fiber internet is the top choice for consistency and speed, making it ideal for remote work and for households with many users and devices. Plans start at 100 Mbps, with pricing ranging between $40 and $99/mo.

Optimum cable internet is the next-best option in Spirit Lake for fast downloads and broad availability, if fiber is not available. Speeds can reach up to 1 Gbps, and pricing often starts around $40/mo.

Earthlink 5G Home Internet 5G home internet can be an easy setup with predictable pricing, and is worth considering in Spirit Lake. Plans start around $39.95/mo, with typical speeds around 5 Mbps-450 Mbps depending on your location and signal.

What is the fastest internet provider in Spirit Lake?

Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Spirit Lake, ID, with download speeds up to 1 Gbps and upload speeds up to 1 Gbps — available to 52.95% of the city.
ProviderConnectionsMax DownloadMax UploadAvailability
OptimumFiber / Cable / Television / Phone1 Gbps1 Gbps52.95%
Earthlink 5G Home InternetFixed Wireless / Mobile425 Mbps15 Mbps86.10%
ViasatSatellite / Phone150 Mbps3 Mbps98.11%
HughesNetSatellite / Phone100 Mbps5 Mbps97.41%
ZiplyFiber1 Mbps0 Mbps94.65%

What is the cheapest internet provider in Spirit Lake?

Earthlink 5G Home Internet offers the cheapest internet in Spirit Lake starting at $39.95/month with speeds up to 425 Mbps. Ziply offers the next lowest price at $40.00/month.
ProviderStarting PriceSpeedContractData Cap
Optimum$40.00Up to 1 GbpsNoUnlimited
Earthlink 5G Home Internet$39.95Up to 425 MbpsNoUnlimited
Viasat$49.99Up to 150 MbpsNoUnlimited
HughesNet$74.99*Up to 100 MbpsYes100-200 GB
Ziply$40.00Up to 1 MbpsNoUnlimited

What type of internet connection is best in Spirit Lake?

Spirit Lake has 5 main types of internet connections. Your best option depends on where you live and what you need.

Fiber

0.15%

Fastest, most reliable. Symmetrical speeds. Ziply is the best available for gaming and WFH.

Cable

52.95%

Most widely available wired option. Optimum covers 52.95%, Wired or Wireless covers 0.15%. Up to 1 Gbps download. Good for most households.

DSL

94.65%

Cyberonic, max 11 Mbps. Being phased out for fiber. Only consider if no other options exist.

5G Wireless

0.15%

No contracts or data caps. Earthlink 5G Home Internet leads at 86.10%. Typical 15 Mbps - 450 Mbps. Great for renters and budget-conscious users.

Satellite

100.00%

Viasat (150 Mbps), HughesNet (100 Mbps). Higher latency. Last resort for most Spirit Lake residents.

Spirit Lake, ID - Internet Connection and Coverage Map

Spirit Lake, ID has a total of 10 internet providers including  5 Fiber providers, 4 Cable providers, 2 DSL providers, 5 Fixed Wireless providers and 2 Satellite providers.

Compare Internet Providers in Spirit Lake, ID by Coverage Area

All 10 internet providers serving Spirit Lake by coverage area. This is the most comprehensive provider comparison available for the city — no competitor lists more than 5 providers with coverage data.

ProviderMax DownloadMax UploadInternet ConnectionCoverage
1.Viasat150 Mbps3 MbpsSatellite / Phone98.11%
2.HughesNet100 Mbps5 MbpsSatellite / Phone97.41%
3.Ziply1 Mbps~Fiber94.65%
4.Earthlink 5G Home Internet425 Mbps15 MbpsFixed Wireless / Mobile86.10%
5.Optimum1 Gbps1 GbpsFiber / Cable / Television / Phone52.95%
6.Wired or Wireless5 Mbps2 MbpsCable / Fixed Wireless0.15%
7.Pend Oreille Valley Networks100 Mbps100 MbpsFiber / Fixed Wireless0.15%
8.Cyberonic11 Mbps11 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Fixed Wireless~
9.T-Mobile~~Fixed Wireless / Mobile~
10.Level 3 Communications~~Fiber / DSL~

Is there financial assistance for internet service in Spirit Lake?

Yes. Spirit Lake residents may qualify for free or discounted internet service through the federal Lifeline program, or provider-specific, low-income, affordable internet plans.

Federal Program

Lifeline

An FCC program that provides up to a $9.25/mo discount on internet service to eligible low-income households at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Provider Program

Optimum Advantage Internet

$15/mo for 100 Mbps for qualifying households. Optimum Advantage Internet includes free installation and equipment.

Frequently Asked Questions about Spirit Lake

HughesNet is the best internet provider in Spirit Lake, ID, based on speed and pricing. It's Satellite and Phone internet reaches speeds up to 100 Mbps, and plans start at $74.99*. When comparing providers and plans, keep in mind how you use the internet and how many others in your household use it. High-demand activities, like streaming and working from home, and multiple users will require faster speeds to avoid buffering and poor performance.

There are 10 internet providers in Spirit Lake, ID. Residents have a variety of service options, including fiber, cable, DSL, fixed wireless and satellite.

Earthlink 5G Home Internet offers the cheapest internet plans that start at $39.95. Note that some pricing may be promotional or tied to autopay and paperless billing. If it is promotional pricing, your monthly bill will likely go up when the promo ends.

Optimum has the fastest speeds in Spirit Lake, with a top download speed of 1 Gbps. Faster speeds provide more bandwidth for work-from-home activities (like video conferencing), online gaming, 4K video streaming, and households with multiple users and devices.

Yes, fiber internet is available in Spirit Lake. We recommend fiber internet for its fast symmetrical (equal) download and upload speeds, low latency for real-time activities like gaming and video calls, and its stability and resilience to interference. Fiber availability varies by address.

Yes. Spirit Lake residents could get assistance to reduce internet costs through various programs. Optimum Advantage Internet can offer $15/mo for 100 Mbps. Since the ACP (Affordable Connectivity Program) ended in 2024, eligible households may take advantage of the federal Lifeline program, which provides up to $9.25/month in discounts.

If it's available in Spirit Lake, fiber internet is the best internet option for online gaming. Fiber offers the fastest download and upload speeds, but more importantly, it offers very low latency, which is important for fast-paced games that rely on stability and quick response times.

Yes, 5G home internet is available in Spirit Lake. 5G home internet offers competitive pricing and easy self-installation, since it doesn't rely on new or existing wired infrastructure. Average download speeds for 5G home internet are between 200 and 300 Mbps, which is plenty for remote work, streaming HD and 4K content, and households of 2-4 users, depending on activity.

The average download speed in Spirit Lake is 30 Mbps. For comparison, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) defines broadband internet as having a download speed of 100 Mbps and an upload speed of 20 Mbps. Go to TestMySpeed and run an internet speed test to see how fast your internet connection is compared to speeds in Spirit Lake, ID.

Viasat, HughesNet, Ziply, Earthlink 5G Home Internet, and Optimum offer internet in Spirit Lake, ID.

  • Viasat: Offers speeds up to 150 Mbps starting at $49.99/mo.
  • HughesNet: Offers speeds up to 100 Mbps starting at $74.99*/mo.
  • Ziply: Offers speeds up to 1 Mbps starting at $40.00/mo.
  • Earthlink 5G Home Internet: Offers speeds up to 425 Mbps starting at $39.95/mo.
  • Optimum: Offers speeds up to 1 Gbps starting at $40.00/mo.

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Free wireless internet access points in Spirit Lake

Community Library Network - Spirit Lake
32575 N. 5th Ave
Spirit Lake, ID 83869
(208) 623-5353

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