| Provider | ||||
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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 92% |
Montana Internet  | $65.00 | 8 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| Mid-Rivers Communications | - | - | DSL | 81% |
| Mid-Rivers Communications | - | - | Cable | 59% |
| Mid-Rivers Communications | - | - | Fiber-optic | 30% |
| Triangle Communications | $99.00 | 25 - 150 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.380% |
| Triangle Communications | $99.00 | 25 - 150 Mbps | DSL | 0.320% |
| 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% |
*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.
**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 - 97.57%
3 providers - 85.83%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 91%, broadband coverage in the 59457 ZIP code 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 59457 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 81% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 59% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 32% of those living in the 59457 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 59457 area, and 97.57% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 59457, prices start at $50 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| HughesNet | 3 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
| Triangle Communications | 98 Mbps | 75 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| CenturyLink | 2 Mbps | 0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Lewistown.
The largest internet providers serving the 59457 ZIP code are CenturyLink, Montana Internet, and HughesNet bringing DSL and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all in the 59457 ZIP code, covering 92% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Montana Internet, which covers 100% of the area. Lewistown’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 59457 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in the 59457 ZIP code, covering 92% 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 significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Lewistown, $69.80.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lewistown, $3.03.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 0.896 Mbps in 59457 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 92% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lewistown's providers, 60 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Montana Internet offers broadband to all households in the 59457 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from Montana Internet 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 Montana Internet start at $65/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Lewistown, $69.80.
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 Lewistown, $3.03.
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 59457 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lewistown's providers, 60 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 59457 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 59457 ZIP where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Lewistown, $69.80.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lewistown, $3.03.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in 59457 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Lewistown's providers, 60 Mbps.
Montana Internet is the fastest internet provider in the 59457 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 59457. The next fastest internet provider in the 59457 ZIP code is Montana Internet, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
CenturyLink offers the cheapest internet in the 59457 ZIP with service starting at $50/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Lewistown, $69.80.
Mid-Rivers Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 59457 ZIP code, covering 30% of the city. Triangle Communications also offers fiber internet in 59457 and is available to 2.380% of households.
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.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
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