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Internet Providers in Shelby, Montana

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Home Internet in Shelby, MT

  • 1. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.9%
  • 2. CenturyLink
    Speeds Up To
    80 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 98.1%
  • 3. 3 Rivers Telephone Cooperative
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber, DSL
    Availability: 77.9%
  • 4. Northern Telephone Cooperative
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 8%
  • 5. 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: 85.3%

Best Internet Providers in Shelby, MT

CenturyLink offers DSL internet in Shelby, Montana, with a maximum download speed of 80 Mbps. It covers 75.50% of the city, starting at $55 per month, providing a reasonably priced option for residents seeking reliable internet.

HughesNet comes next, delivering satellite internet across 99.90% of Shelby. This service offers up to 100 Mbps and starts at $49.99 per month. Starlink provides another satellite option, ensuring 100% coverage and speeds up to 220 Mbps, though at a higher cost of $120 per month.

With a 100% reliance on satellite services and 82% DSL coverage, Shelby depends heavily on HughesNet and Starlink, especially in areas lacking cable and fiber options. HughesNet and Starlink ensure residents in underserved areas have consistent internet access.

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
  • 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
77.92%

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Provider Connection Types in Shelby, MT

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Shelby, MT
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
81.55%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
6.74%

List of Internet Providers in Shelby, MT

Provider Type Top Speed
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
CenturyLink DSL 80 Mbps
3 Rivers Telephone Cooperative Fiber, DSL 1 Gbps
Northern Telephone Cooperative Fiber 50 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps

Internet Providers in Shelby, MT

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
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
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
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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