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Internet Providers in Helena, Montana

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Home Internet in Helena, MT

  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 72.6%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    72 - 245 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 31.9%
  • 4. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 6.5%
  • 5. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. CenturyLink
    Speeds Up To
    80 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 27.3%
  • 7. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 31.9%
  • 8. Montana Internet
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless, Fiber
    Availability: 67.6%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 59.3%

Home Internet Summary in Helena, MT

Residents of Helena, Montana, benefit from Spectrum's cable internet service. Spectrum offers impressive download speeds of up to 1 Gbps and covers 72.60% of the city. Priced starting at $49.99 per month, it combines high-speed connectivity with broad availability, making it a preferred option for many households.

If Spectrum isn't available, residents can turn to Verizon and Viasat Internet. Verizon's 5G internet covers 44.90% of Helena with speeds up to 50 Mbps, starting at $50 per month. It may not match Spectrum's speed, but it provides a solid 5G option for those within its reach.

For the most extensive coverage, Viasat's satellite service spans 100% of Helena, offering speeds up to 150 Mbps from $99.99 monthly. Despite the higher cost, its complete coverage and reliable speeds make it a valuable option when other providers aren't accessible.

In Helena, cable covers just 2%, while fiber reaches 73%, fixed wireless 78%, and satellite 100%. Selecting the right provider depends on your required speed and the available connection types in your area.

Best Internet Providers in Helena, MT

CenturyLink, Montana Internet, and Spectrum offer the best internet service in Helena. CenturyLink is the best overall, with symmetrical speeds up to on a fiber connection. If your household doesn’t have significant speed needs and you would rather save some money, CenturyLink offers basic plans starting at per month.

Montana Internet is also an outstanding option available to Helena residents. Its fiber technology supports symmetrical speeds in the gigabits in most of the city. You can also enjoy phone service from Montana Internet when you purchase one of its bundle packages.

Spectrum is another great option in the area, and it reigns supreme with bundled services. Spectrum’s internet, phone, and TV bundles start at $90 per month for 12 months. If you just need internet service, Spectrum’s fastest plan provides cable download speeds up to 1 Gbps (wireless speeds may vary).

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
  • Montana Internet
72.61%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Helena, MT

Provider Connection Types in Helena, MT

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Helena, MT
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
26.8%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
73.02%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
1.66%

List of Internet Providers in Helena, MT

Provider Type Top Speed
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 245 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
CenturyLink DSL 80 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Montana Internet Fixed Wireless, Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps

Internet Providers in Helena, MT

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Spectrum $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 245 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
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
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
CenturyLink $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 80 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Montana Internet Corporation $65/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless, Fiber
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet

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