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Internet Providers in Preston, Idaho

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  • Provider
    • Rise Broadband
    • HughesNet
    • CenturyLink
    • Direct
    • Wi-Fiber
    • Starlink
    • Verizon
    • EarthLink
    • Always ON
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Lowest Price
  • Availability

Home Internet in Preston, ID

  • 1. Rise Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 85.1%
  • 2. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. CenturyLink
    Speeds Up To
    40 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 29.9%
  • 4. Direct
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber, Cable
    Availability: 39.2%
  • 5. Wi-Fiber
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 66.9%
  • 6. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 59.7%
  • 8. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 35.3%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 35.3%

Best Internet Providers in Preston, ID

T-Mobile 5G Home Internet tops the list of internet service providers in Preston, Idaho, boasting 5G speeds that can reach from 33 to 245 Mbps. The plans begin from $50 per month, and with 35% coverage of Preston—the 5G Home Internet offers swift, efficient service for households with intense internet consumption needs, like HD video streaming or online gaming.

Close on its heels, though, is Viasat Internet, a satellite service provider, offering a maximum download speed of 10 Mbps, and plans starting at just $49.99 per month. What makes Viasat an attractive option is its 100% coverage throughout Preston. It's an ideal choice for those located in areas where classic cable or DSL may falter or not exist.

In short, Preston's residents have a diverse range of internet connections at their disposal, comprised of DSL, Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and Satellite—all ensuring a robust variety of choices for any user.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Always ON
35.33%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • HughesNet
  • Wi-Fiber
  • Starlink
  • EarthLink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Direct
39.17%

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Provider Connection Types in Preston, ID

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Preston, ID
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
28.9%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
41.21%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
14.680000000000001%

List of Internet Providers in Preston, ID

Provider Type Top Speed
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
CenturyLink DSL 40 Mbps
Direct Fiber, Cable 1 Gbps
Wi-Fiber Fixed Wireless 500 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Preston, ID

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Rise Broadband $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
CenturyLink $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 40 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
Direct Communications $54.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, Cable
Wi-Fiber $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 500 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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