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Internet Providers in Lima, Montana

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Home Internet in Lima, MT

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    12 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    72 - 245 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 67.6%
  • 3. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 40.8%
  • 4. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.2%
  • 5. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 67.6%
  • 6. 3 Rivers Telephone Cooperative
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber, DSL
    Availability: 94.8%
  • 7. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Lima, MT

Viasat Internet dominates Lima, Montana, with its satellite connections covering 100% of the town. Residents can access maximum download speeds of 12 Mbps, though speeds are modest. Priced at $69.99 per month, Viasat falls on the higher end cost-wise but provides dependable service even in remote areas where other options struggle.

EarthLink 5G Home Internet ranks second, offering 5G connections to 40.8% of Lima. With maximum download speeds of 100 Mbps and starting at $39.95 per month, EarthLink delivers a faster and more affordable experience. However, its limited coverage means many residents, especially in rural zones, may not have access.

Overall, Lima enjoys widespread satellite coverage from Viasat and selective, high-speed 5G service from EarthLink.

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
  • Viasat
100%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • 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
  • 3 Rivers Telephone Cooperative
94.75%

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Provider Connection Types in Lima, MT

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Lima, MT
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
2.81%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
89.8%

List of Internet Providers in Lima, MT

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 12 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 245 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
3 Rivers Telephone Cooperative Fiber, DSL 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Lima, MT

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $69.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 12 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $50/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
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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

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