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Bigfork, MT internet providers

Provider
Spectrum $49.99 300 - 1,000 Mbps **

(wireless speeds may vary)

Cable85%
CenturyLink $50.00 *** 10 - 940 MbpsDSL46%
CenturyLink $50.00 *** 10 - 940 MbpsFiber-optic15%
MontanaSky Networks $54.95 50 - 500 MbpsDSL100%
HughesNet $64.99 25 - 25 MbpsSatellite100%

*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.

**Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.

Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem.

***Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.

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Bigfork internet service at a glance

  • Fastest advertised download speeds

    1000 Mbps

    Provider: Spectrum

    Source: FCC

  • Broadband availability

    4272

    people have access to broadband internet of any type

    1 provider - 100%

    2 providers - 92.57%

    3 providers - 44.24%

    4+ providers - 0%

    Source: FCC

  • Most available internet technology

    Cable - 85%

    DSL - 10%

    Fiber - 13%

    Source: FCC

At 86%, broadband coverage in Bigfork is slightly lower than the rest of Montana - 97%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.

The vast majority of those living in the Bigfork area will have access to cable, which covers 85% of Bigfork residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 13% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 10% of those living in Bigfork.

There are five internet providers serving the Bigfork area, and 92.57% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Bigfork's five internet providers, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.

Results from real users

Average internet speeds in Bigfork

ProviderDownload speedUpload speedInternet type
Spectrum 109 Mbps 13 Mbps Cable
CenturyLink 11 Mbps 2 Mbps DSL

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Bigfork.

Compare Bigfork internet speeds to the national average

  • Download Speeds

    Bigfork – 75 Mbps

    MT – 74 Mbps

    U.S. – 123 Mbps

  • Upload Speeds

    Bigfork – 14 Mbps

    MT – 31 Mbps

    U.S. – 44 Mbps

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Bigfork.

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Top high-speed internet providers in Bigfork

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

Cable internet from Spectrum is available to nearly all Bigfork residents, covering 85% of households. Some will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 46% of the area. Bigfork’s third most-available internet provider, CenturyLink, offers fiber-optic to around 15% of Bigfork 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

85%

*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.

**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.

Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem

Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to nearly all households in Bigfork covering 85% of the area.

Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Bigfork residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.

Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Bigfork, $57.98.

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 Bigfork, $0.64.

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 Bigfork. These download speeds are available to 85% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Bigfork's providers, 48 Mbps.

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CenturyLink DSL internet

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

940 Mbps

Max upload speed

20 Mbps

Average availability

46%

*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.

**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.

Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem

DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to about half of households in Bigfork covering 46% of the area.

DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Bigfork 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 lower than the average starting price for internet in Bigfork, $57.98.

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 Bigfork, $0.64.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Bigfork. These download speeds are available to 46% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Bigfork's providers, 48 Mbps.

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CenturyLink fiber-optic internet

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

940 Mbps

Max upload speed

20 Mbps

Average availability

15%

*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.

**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.

Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem

Fiber-optic from CenturyLink offers broadband to a limited number of households in Bigfork covering 15% of the area.

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

Internet prices for CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Bigfork, $57.98.

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 Bigfork, $0.64.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Bigfork. These download speeds are available to 15% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Bigfork's providers, 48 Mbps.

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Internet coverage for rural areas

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

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

Internet provider frequently asked questions

Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in Bigfork with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps*. These speeds are available to 85% of households in Bigfork. The next fastest internet provider in Bigfork is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 46% of the area.

Spectrum offers the cheapest internet in Bigfork with plans starting at $49.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Bigfork, $57.98.

CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Bigfork, covering 15% of the city.

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.

There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.

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.

*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.

Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem

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