In Montana there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 65.41% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 917 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
Cable Internet Service Providers in Montana
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Montana are not shown.
Montana Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Montana is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 65.41% of Montana. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Spectrum. Call one of the companies with service in Montana above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Montana?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Montana.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Montana home can get up to 917 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the state is 1,000 Mbps, which 3.13% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Montana.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Montana, and slower in the northwest areas of the state.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Montana?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Montana you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the state.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 14.39% of Montana homes.
- Cable is fastest for 61.29% of the state.
- DSL is fastest for 10.74%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 12.44%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.15% of Montana homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Montana, along with details on where in Montana and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Montana
Spectrum cable coverage
About 60.37%, or 597,327 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southeast, central, west, south, northwest, southwest, northeast, and north Montana area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Montana.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Montana. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Montana. The fastest plan anyone in Montana can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Montana customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Montana download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Montana cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Montana is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS Cable in Montana
Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS cable coverage
About 3.13%, or 30,926 people, have Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the east and northeast Montana area. Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Montana.
Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS cable download speeds
Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Montana. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Montana. The fastest plan anyone in Montana can order from Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Montana customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS cable upload speeds
In Montana download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Montana cable providers. Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS offers 2 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Montana is up to 90 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 60 Mbps. On average, Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS customers can get speeds up to 84 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 79.9% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 20.1% up to 60.0 Mbps
Montana Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Montana or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Montana compare to the rest of the United States?
Cable internet speeds in Montana are comparable versus the average speeds in the United States: 936 Mbps in the United States versus 917 Mbps in the state. The nation has far less cable availability compared to the state. Average cable coverage in the United States is 89.84% versus 65.41% in Montana.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Montana are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other states?
Below are states nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby States
- Idaho: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Wyoming: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Washington: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Utah: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- North Dakota: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Oregon: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Colorado: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- South Dakota: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Nevada: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Nebraska: more cable coverage, faster speeds
States with Similar Populations
- Rhode Island: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Delaware: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- South Dakota: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- North Dakota: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Alaska: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- New Hampshire: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Maine: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hawaii: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- District of Columbia: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Vermont: more cable coverage, faster speeds