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Overview of internet satisfaction and availability in Montana

Montana doesn’t have the fastest internet options available, and that may be because not many residents have access to fiber, the fastest internet you can get. But some cities, like Billings, have access to three or more internet providers to choose from, which offer customers more variety in plans and pricing.

Internet providers received an average satisfaction rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars from customers in Montana.

That ranks Montana 45th nationwide for internet customer satisfaction.

Learn more about our methodology

Internet customer satisfaction in Montana

 3.6/5 average customer satisfaction rating
 45th national ranking for customer satisfaction

$123.37 average price per payment for internet, per household

88.5% of the time, advertised speeds meet household needs

3.7/5 average customer service rating of internet services

3.6/5 average reliability rating of services state-wide

Population:
1,093,117 people

2.41 average people per household

$51,733 average income per household

46 average age per household

56% of population employed

86

1% lower than national average

Ranked 37th nationally

67

9% lower than national average

Ranked 46th nationally

98%

13% higher than national average

Ranked 29th nationally

77%

2% lower than national average

Ranked 38th nationally

Average download speed
64 Mbps

53.16% lower than national average
Ranks 50th nationally

Average upload speed
19.4 Mbps

66.87% lower than national average
Ranks 51st nationally
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Fastest internet providers in Montana

Provider Avg download speed Avg upload speed Availability Order online
Spectrum 111.95 Mbps 12.44 Mbps 48.9% View Plans for Spectrum
Mid-Rivers Communications 106.3 Mbps 83.38 Mbps 71.85% View Plans for Mid-Rivers Communications
3 Rivers Communications 63.33 Mbps 53 Mbps 75.61% View Plans for 3 Rivers Communications
MontanaSky Networks 56.59 Mbps 28.66 Mbps 100% View Plans for MontanaSky Networks
GlobalNet 54.58 Mbps 35.78 Mbps 96.44% View Plans for GlobalNet
98% of people in Montana have access to 100Mbps or faster broadband, ranking 32nd nationally.

Internet by tech type

Internet tech type Avg download speed % of people with access % availability Learn more
5G Home 224.61 Mbps 60.79% 56.31% See all providers for 5G Home
Cable 955.17 Mbps 77.79% 48.64% See all providers for Cable
DSL 48.09 Mbps 65.15% 65.7% See all providers for DSL
Fiber 2047.27 Mbps 67.17% 81.2% See all providers for Fiber
Fixed Wireless 102.84 Mbps 79.35% 85.27% See all providers for Fixed Wireless
Satellite 185.26 Mbps 96.5% 96.93% See all providers for Satellite

Best cities for internet in Montana

Cities in Montana with the fastest internet

City Avg download speed Avg upload speed Fiber availability Fastest provider
Great Falls 111.12 Mbps 14.62 Mbps 93% Spectrum
Billings 109.65 Mbps 20.1 Mbps 87% TDS Telecom
Helena 101.61 Mbps 16.24 Mbps 83% Spectrum
Butte 100.96 Mbps 26.86 Mbps 65% Spectrum
Missoula 66.73 Mbps 16.71 Mbps 48% Pavlov Media
Bozeman 57.47 Mbps 22.52 Mbps 70% Pavlov Media
Kalispell 54.95 Mbps 17.49 Mbps 88% AT&T
Belgrade 52.32 Mbps 25.31 Mbps 29% Spectrum

Great Falls is the best city in Montana for internet, shooting to the top of the list thanks to a combination of record-setting average download speeds, wide fiber-optic internet availability, and the presence of a reliable and well-rated internet provider. Billings and Helena also earn top rankings, according to our data.

The most connected cities in Montana

City Population Percent with access to high speed internet Percent with access to fiber internet Percent with access to 3+ providers
Black Eagle 672 100% 100% 100%
Great Falls 60,373 100% 100% 100%
Billings 117,093 100% 100% 100%

Black Eagle is the most internet-connected city in Montana. Black Eagle makes it to the top of the list due to the high number of its residents who have access not only to high-speed internet, but also to fiber internet specifically. A large number of Black Eagle's residents also have access to three or more internet providers—an uncommon number of options compared to the rest of the state. Great Falls and Billings also make it to the top of our list.

Top cities in Montana

Billings

Population: 117,093

Median income: $66,869

109.65 Mbps
avg. download speed

20.1 Mbps
avg. upload speed

100% have access to high speed internet

100% have access to fiber internet

100% have access to 3 or more providers

Fastest ISP
TDS Telecom

Missoula

Population: 74,627

Median income: $65,567

66.73 Mbps
avg. download speed

16.71 Mbps
avg. upload speed

100% have access to high speed internet

28.87% have access to fiber internet

100% have access to 3 or more providers

Fastest ISP
Pavlov Media

Great Falls

Population: 60,373

Median income: $50,110

111.12 Mbps
avg. download speed

14.62 Mbps
avg. upload speed

100% have access to high speed internet

100% have access to fiber internet

100% have access to 3 or more providers

Fastest ISP
Spectrum

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Methodology

HighSpeedInternet.com relies on proprietary and exclusive data to analyze the customer and provider trends presented on this page. We analyze millions of results from our speed test tool to determine average statewide speeds, fastest speeds, and availability. Our annual customer satisfaction survey provides us with data for developing the satisfaction rating. We also draw from data provided to us directly by internet providers to determine available tech types and average speeds.

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