Internet providers in Montana

Find Montana internet providers by city

The Big Sky state is known for its wide-open spaces. Although it is the fourth largest state in terms of area, with 1.1 million people, it is the eighth least populous state in the country. Billings, its most populous city, only has about 110,000 people.

While this is great for people who like to get away from the crowd, it creates a situation where there are not as many internet options. Most of the internet service providers are either wireless or satellite. But it’s still possible to get the fastest download speed of 940 Mbps.

Explore internet availability and speed in various Montana cities below. We’ve included each city’s median download speed from Ookla’s Speedtest.net, the percentage of households in each city with access to at least 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1,000 Mbps and the number of providers available in each city.

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Montana internet overview

Between national and regional internet companies, there are seven main providers to choose from for internet service in Montana. Internet speed can vary from a slower DSL connection to a high-speed fiber connection up to 1 Gbps.

If you live in Montana, your internet options include major providers such as CenturyLink for DSL and Spectrum for cable. Satellite providers like Hughesnet and Starlink also offer internet to the entire state. Local providers, including Grizzly, offer fiber capabilities.

Internet providers in Montana

Use the chart below for a quick look at some Montana internet providers to learn about starting prices for their plans, their range of download speeds, type of technology and coverage.

*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. Speeds may vary. As of 05/02/24,

Call for details: (844) 451-2720 (844) 451-2720

Fastest internet in Montana

Fiber internet is the fastest connection, but only about 4% of Montanans can access it. There are a few 1 gig providers in select areas. Montana high-speed internet options include:

Cheapest internet in Montana

Cheap internet in Montana begins around $40/mo. for up to 300 Mbps. Here are a few of the cheapest internet companies in Montana. Keep in mind that rates will vary based on where you live:

*T-Mobile: Pricing for internet/mobile phone bundle. 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. Speeds may vary. As of 05/02/24.

Montana internet statistics

Compare Montana’s median download and upload speeds to the U.S. median upload and download speeds. MT is behind the average by over 100 Mbps in download, with upload speeds also lagging.

Internet availability in Montana

Residents of Montana can expect to connect to satellite or DSL nearly everywhere in the state. Cable reaches just over half the state’s addresses, with fixed wireless like T-Mobile following. A few select areas of larger cities like Billings have some fiber connections.

Source: FCC broadband map

Quality of internet in Montana

100% of Montana has access to the minimum recommended broadband speeds, but less than 20% of the state has access to gigabit speeds:

• Residents with broadband access (speeds at or over 100/20 Mbps): 100%
• Residents with access to gigabit speeds (at or over 1000/100 Mbps): 16%
• Average download speed in Montana: 65 Mbps

Sources: FCC coverage maps and data, Ookla Speed Tests, internal speed test results and provider websites.