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Internet Providers in
Shelby, MT

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Home Internet in Shelby, MT
  • Provider
    • Verizon
    • CenturyLink
    • XNET WiFi
    • 3 Rivers Telephone Cooperative
    • Northern Telephone Cooperative
    • Starlink
    • Hughesnet
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 80.1%
  • 2. CenturyLink
    Speeds Up To
    80 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 98.1%
  • XNET WiFi
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 8.4%
  • 4. 3 Rivers Telephone Cooperative
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 78%
  • Northern Telephone Cooperative
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 8%
  • 6. Starlink
    Speeds Up To
    350 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.9%

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.

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
  • Verizon
  • Starlink
  • Hughesnet
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • XNET WiFi
  • 3 Rivers Telephone Cooperative
77.99000000000001%

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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%

Internet Providers in Shelby, MT

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Verizon 5G Home Internet $35/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 300 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
CenturyLink $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 80 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
XNET WiFi $65/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
3 Rivers Telephone Cooperative $80/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
Starlink $59/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 350 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $39.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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