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Internet providers in Belgrade, MT

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Belgrade, MT internet providers

Provider
Spectrum $49.99 300 - 1,000 Mbps **Cable99%
CenturyLink $50.00 *** 10 - 940 MbpsDSL99%
CenturyLink $50.00 *** 10 - 940 MbpsFiber-optic0.155%
Montana Opticom $9.99 1,000 - 1,000 MbpsFiber-optic100%
Montana Internet $65.00 8 - 1,000 MbpsDSL100%
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Belgrade internet service at a glance

At 100%, broadband coverage in Belgrade is comparable to the rest of Montana - 97%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.

The vast majority of those living in the Belgrade area will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 100% of Belgrade residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 12% of those living in Belgrade.

There are seven internet providers serving the Belgrade area, and 98.79% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Belgrade's seven internet providers, prices start at $9.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.

Top high-speed internet providers in Belgrade

The largest internet providers in Belgrade are Spectrum, CenturyLink, and Montana Opticom bringing cable, DSL, and fiber-optic options to Belgrade.

Cable internet from Spectrum is available to nearly all Belgrade residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 99% of the area. Belgrade’s third most-available internet provider, Montana Opticom, offers fiber-optic to around 100% of Belgrade residents.

Spectrum cable internet

Provider
Spectrum
Starting price*
$49.99/mo.
Max download speed

1,000 Mbps**

(wireless speeds may vary)

Max upload speed

5 Mbps

Average availability

99%

Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Belgrade covering 99% of the area.

Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Belgrade 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 Belgrade, $52.96.

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 Belgrade, $0.25.

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 Belgrade. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Belgrade's providers, 325 Mbps.

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CenturyLink DSL internet

Provider
CenturyLink
Starting price*
$50/mo.
Max download speed

940 Mbps

Max upload speed

40 Mbps

Average availability

99%

DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to all households in Belgrade covering 99% of the area.

DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Belgrade 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 CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Belgrade, $52.96.

CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Belgrade, $0.25.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in Belgrade. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Belgrade's providers, 325 Mbps.

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Montana Opticom fiber-optic internet

Provider

Montana Opticom

Starting price*
$9.99/mo.
Max download speed

1,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

1,000 Mbps

Average availability

100%

Fiber-optic from Montana Opticom offers broadband to all households in Belgrade covering 100% of the area.

Fiber-optic service from Montana Opticom is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Belgrade than other internet types.

Internet prices for Montana Opticom start at $9.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Belgrade, $52.96.

Montana Opticom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.01 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Belgrade, $0.25.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Montana Opticom offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Belgrade. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Belgrade's providers, 325 Mbps.

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Internet coverage for rural areas

If you live in the heart of Belgrade, you’ll likely have options from fiber-optic, DSL, and cable internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Belgrade, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.

Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Belgrade and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Belgrade at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Belgrade at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Belgrade 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 Belgrade 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 Belgrade fiber-optic, DSL, and cable internet providers.

Internet provider frequently asked questions

Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in Belgrade with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps*. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Belgrade. The next fastest internet provider in Belgrade is Montana Opticom, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.

Montana Opticom offers the cheapest internet in Belgrade with plans starting at $9.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Belgrade, $52.96.

Montana Opticom is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Belgrade, covering 100% of the city. CenturyLink also offers fiber internet in Belgrade and is available to 0.155% of households.

Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.

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.

The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.