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Q: What options are available in rural Montana?

Satellite internet and 5G cover most of Montana, giving customers in rural areas access to an internet connection. Satellite internet can be pricey, and you won’t get the fastest speeds out there, but 5G internet can be a good option if it’s available to you.

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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.

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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:
1,084,225 people

2.41 average people per household

$51,733 average income per household

46 average age per household

56% of population employed

Households with a computer 0%

1% lower than national average

Ranked 37th nationally

Population with access to fiber internet 86%

1% lower than national average

Ranked 47th nationally

Population with access to 3 or more internet providers 99%

99%

13% higher than national average

Ranked 31st nationally

Households with a broadband internet subscription 77%

77%

2% lower than national average

Ranked 38th nationally

Average download speed
64.3 Mbps

53.17% 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
Mid-Rivers Communications	261.89 Mbps	140.57 Mbps	71.85%	View Plans for Mid-Rivers Communications
TDS Telecom	230.71 Mbps	179.66 Mbps	83.29%	View Plans for TDS Telecom
Spectrum	180.53 Mbps	13.24 Mbps	48.9%	View Plans for Spectrum CTAM Plans
Ziply Fiber	144.22 Mbps	142.89 Mbps	91.04%	View Plans for Ziply Fiber
MontanaSky West	118.24 Mbps	59.45 Mbps	60.21%	View Plans for MontanaSky West

99% of people in Montana have access to 100Mbps or faster broadband, ranking 33rd nationally.

Internet by tech type

Internet tech type	Avg download speed	% of people with access	% availability	Learn more
Satellite	181.23 Mbps	97.29%	97.03%	See all providers for Satellite
Fixed Wireless	102.84 Mbps	80%	85.27%	See all providers for Fixed Wireless
Fiber	1978.62 Mbps	67.72%	81.81%	See all providers for Fiber
DSL	46.4 Mbps	68.19%	64.31%	See all providers for DSL
Cable	976.36 Mbps	78.43%	47.01%	See all providers for Cable
5G Home	238.34 Mbps	72.3%	52.88%	See all providers for 5G Home

Best cities for internet in Montana

Cities in Montana with the fastest internet

City	Avg download speed	Avg upload speed	Fiber availability	Fastest provider
Missoula	168.47 Mbps	18.42 Mbps	48%	TDS Telecom
Billings	164.4 Mbps	38.37 Mbps	85%	Zayo Group
Helena	161.34 Mbps	21.79 Mbps	83%	TDS Telecom
Butte	160.25 Mbps	13.79 Mbps	65%	TDS Telecom
Great Falls	159 Mbps	23.88 Mbps	93%	TDS Telecom
Bozeman	127.81 Mbps	43.35 Mbps	73%	Visionary Broadband
Kalispell	127.26 Mbps	21.36 Mbps	88%	MontanaSky West

Missoula 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
Billings	117,093	100%	100%	100%
Black Eagle	672	100%	100%	100%
Great Falls	60,373	100%	100%	100%
Evaro	505	100%	100%	100%

Billings is the most internet-connected city in Montana. Billings 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 Billings's residents also have access to three or more internet providers—an uncommon number of options compared to the rest of the state. Black Eagle and Great Falls also make it to the top of our list.

Top cities in Montana

Billings

Population: 117,093

Median income: $66,869

164.4 Mbps
avg. download speed

38.37 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

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