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Internet Providers in Shepherd, Montana

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Home Internet in Shepherd, MT
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Hughesnet
    • CenturyLink
    • XNET WiFi
    • Mid-Rivers Telephone Cooperative
    • Nemont Telephone Cooperative
    • WispWest.net
    • Rural Broadband
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    12 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 13%
  • 3. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.9%
  • 4. CenturyLink
    Speeds Up To
    80 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 71.5%
  • 5. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 13%
  • 6. Mid-Rivers Telephone Cooperative
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 14%
  • Nemont Telephone Cooperative
    Speeds Up To
    75 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 79.3%
  • WispWest.net
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 14.4%
  • Rural Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    60 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 88.9%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Shepherd, MT

CenturyLink provides a DSL connection in Shepherd, Montana, with a maximum download speed of 80 Mbps and a starting price of $55 per month. However, its coverage only reaches 45% of the community.

Viasat Internet offers satellite service to 100% of Shepherd. Its maximum download speed is lower at 12 Mbps and the starting price is higher at $69.99 per month. Despite the slower speed, its complete coverage ensures internet access for all residents.

In Shepherd, 44% can access DSL, 96% have fixed wireless, and satellite covers the entire area. Viasat serves remote locations with full coverage, while CenturyLink offers a faster connection to fewer users. Shepherd heavily relies on satellite and fixed wireless for internet.

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
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Mid-Rivers Telephone Cooperative
13.96%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Shepherd, Montana

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Provider Connection Types in Shepherd, MT

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Shepherd, MT
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
44.019999999999996%

Internet Providers in Shepherd, MT

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 12 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
CenturyLink $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 80 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
WispWest.net $48.41/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Rural Broadband $49.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 60 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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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