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Internet Providers in Carter, Montana

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Home Internet in Carter, MT

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    12 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
    (844) 912-2812
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  • 2. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.3%
    (844) 902-3107
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  • 3. 3 Rivers Telephone Cooperative
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 88.3%
    (800) 796-4567
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  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
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Best Internet Providers in Carter, MT

Three top internet providers serve Carter, Montana: Viasat Internet, HughesNet, and Starlink. Viasat Internet offers 100% coverage via satellite, ensuring all residents can connect. However, its maximum download speed is limited to 12 Mbps, and plans start at $69.99 per month. This lower speed may not meet the needs of users requiring higher bandwidth.

HughesNet covers 99.30% of Carter with its satellite connection, providing download speeds up to 100 Mbps. Plans begin at $49.99 per month, making it a more cost-effective option. Starlink, also with 100% coverage, delivers the fastest download speeds at 220 Mbps, but plans are priced at $120 per month.

Cable internet reaches 86% of Carter, but the area lacks DSL, fiber, and fixed wireless options. Satellite services remain the primary way to connect in underserved regions.

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
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
 100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • 3 Rivers Telephone Cooperative
 88.28%

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Provider Connection Types in Carter, MT

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Carter, MT
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
 100%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
 86.09%

List of Internet Providers in Carter, MT

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 12 Mbps
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Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
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3 Rivers Telephone Cooperative Fiber 1 Gbps
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Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
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Internet Providers in Nearby Cities

Internet Providers in Carter, 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
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Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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3 Rivers Telephone Cooperative $80/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
(800) 796-4567
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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  • * Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
  • ** Our star ratings are calculated based on user reviews collected on BroadbandNow.com and through our independent survey. A provider must have a minimum of 50 such reviews before we assign a star rating.