In Montana there are 8 residential Fiber providers covering 21.18% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 466 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.
Fiber 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
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Montana is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 21.18% of Montana. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Centurylink. Call one of the companies with service in Montana above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Montana?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Montana.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Montana home can get up to 466 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the state is 7,000 Mbps, which less than 1% 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 0.90 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Montana.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Montana, and slower in the southwest areas of the state.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Montana?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Montana you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber 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.
Fiber 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.
Centurylink Fiber in Montana
Centurylink fiber coverage
About 4.20%, or 41,598 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the south, northwest, central, southeast, and west Montana area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Montana.
Centurylink fiber download speeds
Centurylink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Montana. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is below average. There are 10 different maximum speeds throughout Montana. The fastest plan anyone in Montana can order from Centurylink goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.90 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Montana customers is up to 456 Mbps.
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- 44.8% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 22.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 17.4% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 9.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 0.9 Mbps
Centurylink fiber upload speeds
In Montana download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Centurylink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Montana fiber providers. Centurylink offers 12 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 940 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.26 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 438 Mbps.
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- 44.8% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 5.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 17.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 12.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 4.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 3.9% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 7.7% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 0.3 Mbps
Montana Opticom Fiber in Montana
Montana Opticom fiber coverage
About 4.10%, or 40,558 people, have Montana Opticom fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the south and southeast Montana area. Montana Opticom is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Montana.
Montana Opticom fiber download speeds
Montana Opticom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Montana. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Montana Opticom fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Montana. The fastest plan anyone in Montana can order from Montana Opticom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 225 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Montana customers is up to 366 Mbps.
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- 18.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 81.9% up to 225.0 Mbps
Montana Opticom fiber upload speeds
In Montana download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Montana Opticom fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Montana Opticom is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Montana fiber providers. Montana Opticom 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 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 225 Mbps. On average, Montana Opticom customers can get speeds up to 366 Mbps.
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- 18.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 81.9% up to 225.0 Mbps
Triangle Communications Fiber in Montana
Triangle Communications fiber coverage
About 3.09%, or 30,561 people, have Triangle Communications fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the northeast, north, central, southeast, east, and south Montana area. Triangle Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Montana.
Triangle Communications fiber download speeds
Triangle Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Montana. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Triangle Communications fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Montana. The fastest plan anyone in Montana can order from Triangle Communications goes up to 200 Mbps, and all Montana customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
Triangle Communications fiber upload speeds
In Montana download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Triangle Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Triangle Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Montana fiber providers. Triangle 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 200 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 150 Mbps. On average, Triangle Communications customers can get speeds up to 152 Mbps.
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- 4.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 95.9% up to 150.0 Mbps
3 Rivers Communications Fiber in Montana
3 Rivers Communications fiber coverage
About 1.84%, or 18,192 people, have 3 Rivers Communications fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the north, south, central, northwest, southwest, and west Montana area. 3 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.
3 Rivers Communications fiber download speeds
3 Rivers Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Montana. Versus other fiber providers in the area, 3 Rivers Communications fiber is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Montana. The fastest plan anyone in Montana can order from 3 Rivers Communications goes up to 500 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Montana customers is up to 111 Mbps.
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- 13.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 83.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
3 Rivers Communications fiber upload speeds
In Montana download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for 3 Rivers Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, 3 Rivers Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Montana fiber providers. 3 Rivers Communications offers 4 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 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, 3 Rivers Communications customers can get speeds up to 89 Mbps.
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- 13.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 83.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Nemont Fiber in Montana
Nemont fiber coverage
About 1.81%, or 17,859 people, have Nemont fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the northeast, southeast, and south Montana area. Nemont is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Montana.
Nemont fiber download speeds
Nemont is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Montana. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Nemont fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Montana. The fastest plan anyone in Montana can order from Nemont goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 30 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Montana customers is up to 947 Mbps.
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- 94.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 30.0 Mbps
Nemont fiber upload speeds
In Montana download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Nemont fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Nemont is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Montana fiber providers. Nemont 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 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Nemont customers can get speeds up to 946 Mbps.
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- 94.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
Blackfoot Fiber in Montana
Blackfoot fiber coverage
About 1.62%, or 16,050 people, have Blackfoot fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the west, south, central, northwest, southeast, north, and southwest Montana area. Blackfoot is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Montana.
Blackfoot fiber download speeds
Blackfoot is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Montana. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Blackfoot fiber is below average. There are 19 different maximum speeds throughout Montana. The fastest plan anyone in Montana can order from Blackfoot goes up to 7,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Montana customers is up to 167 Mbps.
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- 0.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 4.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 600.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 4.6% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 190.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 45.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 4.6% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 23.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Blackfoot fiber upload speeds
In Montana download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Blackfoot fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Blackfoot is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Montana fiber providers. Blackfoot offers 23 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 7,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Blackfoot customers can get speeds up to 150 Mbps.
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- 0.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 4.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 600.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 190.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 30.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 4.6% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 21.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 17.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS Fiber in Montana
Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS fiber coverage
About 1.61%, or 15,949 people, have Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the east, northeast, and southeast 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 fiber download speeds
Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Montana. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS fiber is one of 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 fiber upload speeds
In Montana download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Montana fiber providers. Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Montana is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Access Montana Fiber in Montana
Access Montana fiber coverage
About 1.05%, or 10,387 people, have Access Montana fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the northwest and west Montana area. Access Montana is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Montana.
Access Montana fiber download speeds
Access Montana is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Montana. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Access Montana fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Montana. The fastest plan anyone in Montana can order from Access Montana goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Montana customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Access Montana fiber upload speeds
In Montana download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Access Montana fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Access Montana is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Montana fiber providers. Access Montana offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Montana is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Montana Fiber 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 fiber internet in Montana compare to the rest of the United States?
Fiber internet speeds in Montana are slower versus the average speeds in the United States: 936 Mbps in the United States versus 466 Mbps in the state. The nation has far less fiber availability compared to the state. Average fiber coverage in the United States is 89.84% versus 21.18% in Montana.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber 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 fiber 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 fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Wyoming: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Washington: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Utah: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- North Dakota: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Oregon: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Colorado: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- South Dakota: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Nevada: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Nebraska: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
States with Similar Populations
- Rhode Island: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Delaware: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- South Dakota: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- North Dakota: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Alaska: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- New Hampshire: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Maine: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hawaii: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- District of Columbia: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Vermont: more fiber coverage, faster speeds