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Internet Providers in Sidney, Montana

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Home Internet in Sidney, MT
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Verizon
    • Hughesnet
    • CenturyLink
    • XNET WiFi
    • Mid-Rivers Telephone Cooperative
    • RTC Networks
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.3%
  • 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: 70.5%
  • 3. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 37%
  • 4. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.6%
  • 5. CenturyLink
    Speeds Up To
    80 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 93%
  • 6. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 70.5%
  • 7. Mid-Rivers Telephone Cooperative
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber, Cable
    Availability: 64.3%
  • 8. RTC Networks
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 5.1%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Sidney, MT

CenturyLink offers DSL internet in Sidney, Montana, with a maximum download speed of 10 Mbps. This speed is suitable for basic browsing and standard definition streaming. The starting price is $55 per month. However, CenturyLink’s coverage is limited to 44% of Sidney, making it less available than other options.

Viasat Internet covers a vast 99.30% of Sidney, ensuring nearly all residents can access its services. Using satellite technology, Viasat provides a much higher maximum download speed of 150 Mbps, ideal for HD streaming and online gaming. This service starts at $99.99 per month, making it more expensive than CenturyLink. Viasat’s broad coverage and higher speeds outperform CenturyLink's DSL in availability and performance, but at a higher cost.

In Sidney, satellite providers dominate the internet landscape, with Viasat offering the best speed, while CenturyLink caters to those seeking more budget-friendly options.

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
  • Viasat
  • 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
  • RTC Networks
64.25999999999999%

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Provider Connection Types in Sidney, MT

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Sidney, MT
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
42.38%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
57.599999999999994%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
8.39%

Internet Providers in Sidney, MT

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $79.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 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
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
RTC Networks $80/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
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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