Montana Internet Overview
802 Mbps avg · 369 ZIP codes · 100% fiber · 56 counties
County Grade Distribution
Best Broadband Counties in Montana
| County | Grade | Avg Download | Fiber | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Valley | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 2 |
| Daniels | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 4 |
| Fallon | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 3 |
| Prairie | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 2 |
| Teton | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 6 |
| Musselshell | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 2 |
| Madison | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 12 |
| Chouteau | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 7 |
| Valley | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 10 |
| Judith Basin | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 6 |
| Roosevelt | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 6 |
| Wheatland | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 4 |
| Meagher | A | 100 Mbps | 100% | 3 |
| Gallatin | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 8 |
| Sheridan | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 10 |
Slowest Counties in Montana
| County | Grade | Avg Download | Fiber | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powder River | D | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 7 |
| Treasure | D | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 3 |
| Carbon | C | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 10 |
| Broadwater | C | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 3 |
| Powell | C | 100 Mbps | 100% | 7 |
| Jefferson | C | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 6 |
| Park | C | 100 Mbps | 100% | 9 |
| Glacier | C | 100 Mbps | 100% | 4 |
| Deer Lodge | C | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 3 |
| Granite | C | 100 Mbps | 100% | 4 |
| Mineral | C | 100 Mbps | 100% | 6 |
| Stillwater | C | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 8 |
| Garfield | C | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 6 |
| Sanders | C | 100 Mbps | 100% | 9 |
| Rosebud | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 9 |
All 56 Counties in Montana
Internet Providers in Montana
| Provider | ZIP Codes | Max Speed |
|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile | - | 25 Mbps |
| Charter (Spectrum) | - | 1,000 Mbps |
| Lumen (CenturyLink) | - | 940 Mbps |
| Wispwest.net | 369 | 200 Mbps |
| Montana Internet | 369 | 60 Mbps |
| Triangle Communications | 369 | 300 Mbps |
| Mid-Rivers Communications | 369 | 8 Mbps |
| Nemont Telephone Cooperative, INC. | 369 | 30 Mbps |
Cities in Montana
Neighboring States
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average internet speed in Montana?
Montana has an average maximum download speed of 802 Mbps across 369 ZIP codes. 100% of areas have fiber internet access, and the state averages 10 providers per ZIP code.
Which counties in Montana have the best internet?
The counties with the best broadband in Montana include Golden Valley (Grade A), Daniels (Grade A), Fallon (Grade A). These areas have the fastest average speeds and most provider competition.
How does Montana compare to the national average?
The national average download speed is 876 Mbps, while Montana averages 802 Mbps, below the national average. Nationally, 96% of areas have fiber, compared to 100% in Montana.
this entity is one of the data points covered by this site’s U.S. internet availability and broadband speed dataset. The detail above comes directly from the FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC); the context that follows situates the headline numbers against the broader distribution across U.S. ZIPs, counties, and states.
Every number on this page links back to the FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC); the methodology page describes the inputs, refresh cadence, and known limitations of the underlying data product.
For readers using this page as a decision input, the related-entity pages elsewhere on the site provide the comparison set. The most useful comparison for this entity is typically a peer within U.S. ZIPs, counties, and states with similar size, similar exposure, or similar geography — not the national-level summary alone.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, 2026.