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Internet Providers in Thompson Falls, Montana

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Home Internet in Thompson Falls, MT
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • EarthLink
    • Verizon
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • Blackfoot
    • Access Montana
    • 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: 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: 55.2%
  • 3. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 40.7%
  • 4. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 68%
  • 5. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.8%
  • 6. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 55.2%
  • 7. Blackfoot
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 93.3%
  • 8. Access Montana
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 31.7%
  • 9. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Thompson Falls, MT

Viasat Internet claims the top spot in Thompson Falls, Montana. Viasat delivers satellite internet with maximum download speeds up to 150 Mbps. Covering 100% of the city, Viasat offers extensive reach, making it a solid option for reliable internet. The starting price of $119.99 per month reflects its speed and wide coverage. Satellite connections like Viasat are ideal in areas with limited wired internet options.

HughesNet and EarthLink follow closely. HughesNet, also using satellite technology, covers 99.80% of the city and offers a maximum download speed of 100 Mbps. Starting at $49.99 per month, HughesNet is a more budget-friendly alternative. EarthLink, with 5G technology, covers 40.70% of Thompson Falls and also provides 100 Mbps maximum download speeds. EarthLink's plans start at $39.95 per month, offering great value where available.

Satellite providers like Viasat and HughesNet dominate the scene, given the limited coverage of other types. DSL serves 31% of the city, cable covers 86%, and fiber reaches 33%.

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
  • Access Montana
31.7%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Blackfoot
93.27%

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Provider Connection Types in Thompson Falls, MT

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Thompson Falls, MT
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
31.25%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
32.5%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
85.57000000000001%

Internet Providers in Thompson Falls, MT

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
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
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Blackfoot Communications $63/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, 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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