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Internet Providers in Plains, Montana

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Home Internet in Plains, MT

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.9%
  • 3. Access Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 44.4%
  • 4. Blackfoot
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 88.6%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Plains, MT

Blackfoot Communications is a leading internet service provider for Plains, Montana residents, offering both DSL and fiber connections. By covering 67% of Plains, they offer a reliable, high-speed internet connection with maximum download speeds reaching up to 1 Gbps. The cost of these plans starts at $58 monthly, displaying substantial value with the combination of coverage and speed.

Contrarily, Viasat Internet, a satellite provider, covers the entire town at 100%. However, Viasat has a significantly lower maximum download speed of only 100 Mbps. The entry-level plan starts at a slightly more affordable rate of $49.99. Hughesnet, another satellite provider with full coverage, only allows for download speeds of up to 25 Mbps at the same starting price as Viasat.

Assessing Plains' overall internet coverage reveals 70% DSL availability, 37% for fiber, 56% for fixed wireless, and 100% for satellite services. As such, Plains residents have a variety of suitable options to fulfill different needs and budgets.

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
  • Access Broadband
44.440000000000005%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Blackfoot
88.58%

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Provider Connection Types in Plains, MT

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Plains, MT
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
70.09%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
36.720000000000006%

List of Internet Providers in Plains, MT

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Access Broadband Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Blackfoot DSL, Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Plains, MT

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $129.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Access Broadband $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Blackfoot Communications $63/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
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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