Internet providers in Helena, MT

Internet in Helena

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Helena area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Helena Residential Internet Coverage

Helena is one of the largest cities in Montana, which means that high speed internet service is very important to residents and businesses. Whether you're looking for personal or business internet coverage, you can find a plan that fits your budget and speed needs here. Across the board, 100% of the city of Helena has access to high speed internet.

Perhaps one of the largest internet companies in Helena is Charter, a provider known across the country. Through Charter, the entirety of Helena can choose high speed internet service.

Another popular choice for high speed internet in Helena is DSL. The only DSL provider in Helena is CenturyLink.

One of the growing trends in Helena is fiber optic technology. 3 Rivers Telephone Cooperative Inc. offers fiber optic service in a small part of the city.

Level 3 Communications is an established business internet service provider in Helena. They offer fiber optic connections to about 1% of the city.

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Average download speed
93.2 Mbps

Average upload speed
16.15 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
71.39 ms

Average jitter
19.71 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Helena?

Spectrum - No data caps
CenturyLink - Low-cost options
Hughesnet - Perfect for rural areas
Viasat - Widely available

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Summary of Helena internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
Spectrum	Cable	1000 Mbps (wireless speeds may vary)	3.5/5	View Plans for Spectrum
CenturyLink	DSL	20 Mbps	3.4/5	View Plans for CenturyLink
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Hughesnet
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
GlobalNet	Fixed Wireless	60 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for GlobalNet
Montana Internet	Fiber & Fixed Wireless	1000 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for Montana Internet