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Internet Providers in Choteau, Montana

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Home Internet in Choteau, MT

  • 1. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 98.8%
  • 2. 3 Rivers Telephone Cooperative
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber, DSL
    Availability: 94.7%
  • 3. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 51.3%
  • 5. Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 51.3%

Best Internet Providers in Choteau, MT

Choteau, Montana, offers internet services from Hughesnet, Always ON, and Starlink. Hughesnet tops the list with its satellite connections covering 98.80% of the city. It provides download speeds of up to 100 Mbps, starting at $49.99 per month. This extensive coverage and reasonable cost make Hughesnet a reliable choice for many residents, especially in remote areas.

Always ON ranks second and offers fixed wireless connections covering 51.30% of Choteau. It delivers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and starts at $60 per month. Though slower and pricier than Hughesnet, Always ON may appeal to those who prefer fixed wireless.

Starlink, in third place, also uses satellite technology but boasts 100% coverage in Choteau with speeds up to 220 Mbps. Its higher starting price of $120 per month might be justified for users who prioritize speed and full coverage.

Data shows that satellite internet best serves Choteau, with complete coverage contrasting the partial fixed wireless availability and absence of DSL and fiber options.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Always ON
51.25999999999999%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
  • EarthLink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • 3 Rivers Telephone Cooperative
94.66%

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Provider Connection Types in Choteau, MT

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Choteau, MT
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
0.27%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
93.16%

List of Internet Providers in Choteau, MT

Provider Type Top Speed
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
3 Rivers Telephone Cooperative Fiber, DSL 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Choteau, MT

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
3 Rivers Telephone Cooperative $75/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, DSL
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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