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| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 100% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 *** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 78% |
Montana Internet  | $65.00 | 8 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| Montana Internet | $65.00 | 8 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 13% |
| BCIIDAHO | $58.00 | 15 - 1,000 Mbps | Wired | 3.520% |
| BCIIDAHO | $58.00 | 15 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 2.668% |
| BCIIDAHO | $58.00 | 15 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.289% |
| Montana Internet | $65.00 | 8 - 1,000 Mbps | Wired | 0.197% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Montana Internet | $65.00 | 8 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| BCIIDAHO | $58.00 | 15 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 0.598% |
*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 - 99.96%
3 providers - 96.87%
4+ providers - 4.26%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Helena 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 Helena area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Helena residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 18% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 5.710% of those living in Helena.
There are six internet providers serving the Helena area, and 99.96% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Helena's six internet providers, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Helena are Spectrum, CenturyLink, and Montana Internet bringing cable and DSL options to Helena.
Cable internet from Spectrum is available to nearly all Helena residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 78% of the area. Helena’s third most-available internet provider, Montana Internet, offers DSL to around 100% of Helena residents.
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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 all households in Helena covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Helena 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 Helena, $59.66.
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 Helena, $0.82.
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 Helena. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Helena's providers, 366 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 most households in Helena covering 78% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Helena 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 Helena, $59.66.
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 Helena, $0.82.
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 Helena. These download speeds are available to 78% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Helena's providers, 366 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 Montana Internet offers broadband to all households in Helena covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from Montana Internet uses telephone lines in Helena 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 Montana Internet start at $65/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Helena, $59.66.
Montana Internet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 8 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $8.13 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Helena, $0.82.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Montana Internet offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Helena. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Helena's providers, 366 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Helena, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Helena, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Helena and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Helena at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Helena at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Helena 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 Helena 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 Helena cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in Helena with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps*. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Helena. The next fastest internet provider in Helena is Montana Internet, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Spectrum offers the cheapest internet in Helena with plans starting at $49.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Helena, $59.66.
Montana Internet is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Helena, covering 13% of the city. BCIIDAHO also offers fiber internet in Helena and is available to 2.289% of households.
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
*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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