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| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 83% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 *** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 81% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 *** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 8.780% |
MontanaSky Networks  | $54.95 | 50 - 500 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| MontanaSky Networks | $54.95 | 50 - 500 Mbps | Wireless | 28% |
| Bullitt Communicaitons | $33.00 | - | Wireless | 12% |
*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 Feb 14, 2023.
**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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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 90.86%
3 providers - 82.11%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 83%, broadband coverage in the 59912 ZIP code is slightly lower than the rest of Montana - 97%, and slightly lower than broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 59912 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 83% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 4.300% of those living in the 59912 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 59912 area, and 90.86% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 59912, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 59912 ZIP code are Spectrum, CenturyLink, and MontanaSky Networks bringing cable and DSL options to the area.
Cable internet from Spectrum is available to most in the 59912 ZIP code, covering 83% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 81% of the area. Columbia Falls’s third most-available internet provider, MontanaSky Networks, offers DSL to around 99% of residents in the 59912 ZIP code.
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*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 Feb 14, 2023.
**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 the 59912 ZIP code, covering 83% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 59912 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 Columbia Falls, $53.82.
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 Columbia Falls, $0.59.
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 59912 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 83% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Columbia Falls's providers, 63 Mbps.
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*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 Feb 14, 2023.
**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 nearly all households in the 59912 ZIP code, covering 81% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines 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 Columbia Falls, $53.82.
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 Columbia Falls, $0.59.
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 59912 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 81% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Columbia Falls's providers, 63 Mbps.
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*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 Feb 14, 2023.
**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 MontanaSky Networks offers broadband to all households in the 59912 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from MontanaSky Networks uses telephone lines 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 MontanaSky Networks start at $54.95/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Columbia Falls, $53.82.
MontanaSky Networks customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.10 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Columbia Falls, $0.59.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, MontanaSky Networks offers download speeds up to 500 Mbps and upload speeds up to 0.768 Mbps in 59912 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Columbia Falls's providers, 63 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 59912 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 59912 and the greater Columbia Falls area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Columbia Falls at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Columbia Falls at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 59912 ZIP, 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 Columbia Falls 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 Columbia Falls DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in the 59912 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps*. These speeds are available to 83% of households in 59912. The next fastest internet provider in the 59912 ZIP code is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 81% of the area.
Bullitt Communicaitons offers the cheapest internet in the 59912 ZIP with service starting at $33/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Columbia Falls, $53.82.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 59912 ZIP code, covering 8.780% of the city.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
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.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
*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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