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Internet providers in Sidney, MT

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Sidney, MT internet providers

Provider
CenturyLink $50.00 ** 10 - 940 MbpsDSL100%
Mid-Rivers Communications - -Cable100%
Mid-Rivers Communications - -DSL100%
Mid-Rivers Communications - -Fiber-optic2.592%
HughesNet $64.99 25 - 25 MbpsSatellite100%
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Sidney internet service at a glance

At 100%, broadband coverage in Sidney 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 Sidney area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Sidney residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 2.590% of those living in Sidney.

There are four internet providers serving the Sidney area, and 99.55% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Sidney's four internet providers, prices start at $50 and available download speeds reach up to 940 Mbps.

Top high-speed internet providers in Sidney

The largest internet providers in Sidney are CenturyLink, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to Sidney.

DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Sidney residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Sidney’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Sidney residents.

CenturyLink DSL internet

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

940 Mbps

Max upload speed

2 Mbps

Average availability

100%

DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to all households in Sidney covering 100% of the area.

DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Sidney 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 Sidney, $61.66.

CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Sidney, $3.85.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in Sidney. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sidney's providers, 17 Mbps.

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HughesNet satellite internet

Provider
HughesNet
Starting price*
$64.99/mo.
Max download speed

25 Mbps

Max upload speed

3 Mbps

Average availability

100%

Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Sidney covering 100% of the area.

HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Sidney 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 Sidney, $61.66.

HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Sidney, $3.85.

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 Sidney. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Sidney's providers, 17 Mbps.

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Viasat satellite internet

Provider
Viasat
Starting price*
$69.99/mo.
Max download speed

150 Mbps

Max upload speed

1 Mbps

Average availability

100%

Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in Sidney covering 100% of the area.

Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Sidney 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 Viasat start at $69.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Sidney, $61.66.

Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Sidney, $3.85.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Sidney. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sidney's providers, 17 Mbps.

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Internet provider frequently asked questions

CenturyLink is the fastest internet provider in Sidney with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Sidney. The next fastest internet provider in Sidney is Viasat, offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps to 100% of the area.

CenturyLink offers the cheapest internet in Sidney with plans starting at $50/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Sidney, $61.66.

Mid-Rivers Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Sidney, covering 2.592% of the city.

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