Best Internet Providers in Big Arm, MT
All 4 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Big Arm, MT
Big Arm has 4 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Big Arm.
Ranks compare Big Arm with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Big Arm, MT at a Glance
Big Arm Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
MontanaSky West
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Big Arm ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Big Arm, MT?
MontanaSky West is the highest-rated internet provider in Big Arm based on 5 Montana customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Big Arm?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
How Big Arm Compares to Places Its Size
Big Arm's report card score is in the bottom 34% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 49%.
| Measure | Big Arm | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Lake County | Montana | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 62.8% | bottom 46% | 52.1% | 50.8% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 241 Mbps | bottom 11% | 689 Mbps | 1,744 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.4 | top 45% | 4.7 | 5.7 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 40% | 2.6 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 5% | bottom 27% | 13% | 13% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | bottom 46% | 91% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 87% | top 45% | 85% | 90% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 62% | top 41% | 65% | 69% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 80% | top 24% | 78% | 81% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $81,461 | top 30% | $64,024 | $77,933 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 22% | 14% | 14% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 62.8% of homes in Big Arm, against 52.1% across Lake County and 50.8% across Montana. Households in Big Arm are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $81,461 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Big Arm
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Big Arm?
MontanaSky West Fiber in Big Arm, MT
Availability:
62.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
MontanaSky West offers Fiber service to 62.8% of Big Arm homes. Across the city, MontanaSky West Fiber has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Big Arm?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Big Arm, MT
Availability:
95.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
83 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.7% of Big Arm homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 83 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the city.
MontanaSky West Fixed Wireless in Big Arm, MT
Availability:
90.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
MontanaSky West offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.5% of Big Arm homes. Across the city, MontanaSky West Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Big Arm, MT
Availability:
83.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
268 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.1% of Big Arm homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 268 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 18 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Big Arm?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Big Arm, MT.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Big Arm?
CenturyLink DSL in Big Arm, MT
Availability:
98.5%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 98.5% of Big Arm homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 34 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 40 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 2.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Big Arm by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Big Arm has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Big Arm
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Big Arm
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59910 | 572 | 61.4% | 270 Mbps | 4.3 | D+ | 36/100 |
How Big Arm Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Big Arm that have their own pages are all within 19 miles. Among them, Pablo has the most homes with fiber (67.0%) and Lakeside the fewest (15.0%); Big Arm has 62.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Arm (this page) | 650 | 62.8% | 241 Mbps | 4.4 | D+ | 39/100 |
| Polson | 9,090 | 42.9% | 836 Mbps | 5.1 | C- | 46/100 |
| Pablo | 4,415 | 67.0% | 800 Mbps | 6.4 | C | 41/100 |
| Lakeside | 2,423 | 15.0% | 847 Mbps | 4.2 | D+ | 61/100 |
| Elmo | 462 | 31.2% | 274 Mbps | 4.1 | D+ | 29/100 |
| Dayton | 416 | 0.0% | 111 Mbps | 2.4 | F | 31/100 |
| Rollins | 403 | 8.7% | 38 Mbps | 1.4 | D- | 46/100 |
| Lonepine | 257 | 7.8% | 297 Mbps | 3.6 | D | 41/100 |
| Proctor | 216 | 0.0% | 36 Mbps | 1.3 | F | 38/100 |
| Niarada | 66 | 0.0% | 21 Mbps | 1 | F | 94/100 |
| Bear Dance | 50 | 30.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.5 | D | 39/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Big Arm?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by MontanaSky West. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Verizon should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Big Arm
| Verizon | 300 |
|---|---|
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| MontanaSky West | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 40 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Big Arm. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Big Arm Internet Providers
Based on 5 reviews from Montana internet customers, MontanaSky West is the best internet service provider for Big Arm residents. MontanaSky West was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Montana, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 95.7% coverage in Big Arm.
At a national level, based on 1342 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Big Arm Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Big Arm, Montana, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Big Arm Overall | Montana Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MontanaSky West | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (3) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Big Arm
Based on data reported by Big Arm ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Verizon. The company offers speeds up to 300 Mbps in Big Arm. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 268 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with MontanaSky West. This indicates MontanaSky West reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Big Arm Speed | Montana Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MontanaSky West | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (3) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Big Arm?
Of the providers in Big Arm, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Big Arm where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Montana or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. MontanaSky West is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Big Arm, Montana, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Big Arm
| ISP / Tech Type | Big Arm Affordability | Montana Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MontanaSky West | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (3) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Montana
Customer Reviews
A Kalispell, MT Customer
Spectrum Cable
March 22, 2026 We currently have 500MB+ speed service with phone as well from Spectrum. They are currently charging around 110 a month which is reasonable for service. We started about 8 years ago and had to have crews install in our area so we could get off Centurylink. I have had consistent service with them and have had no problems. I'd give them a 9/10.
A Lame Deer, MT Customer
Range DSL
February 09, 2026 I have quite a few internet providers, not to mention helped a few as well. I have not seen a internet provider not allow access to the modems that they provide, with the default settings that are set overlap neighbors wifi and make service almost impossible to use.as well as during installation put a router and modem on a microwave and except it not to fry the router. Then blame the client for destroying the router minutes after installing it. I get that there service is limited in certain areas.
Joe N
3 Rivers Fiber
October 24, 2025 3 Rivers Communication is the only option in my rural community. With that, they can set prices as they see fit without having to worry about competition. While I currently view the price as fair for the speeds offered, I do with prices were more affordable. One benefit is that taxes and fees are included with the price, so the listed price you see on their site is their rate.
Ronnie.S
Spectrum Cable
September 28, 2025 Spectrum provides reliable internet service in the 59102 area. Speeds are generally good for streaming, remote work, and everyday use. While pricing isn’t the lowest, it’s reasonable considering the service quality. Customer service could be better, but installation was smooth and outages are rare.
Hannah S
Access Montana Fixed Wireless
June 27, 2025 I have been fairly happy with my internet provider. The installation was fairly fast and done well and they were very informative while setting everything up. The price of our internet service isn't my favorite being close to $60/ month, but I know there are others who pay higher amounts so it's something I have to accept. But I really do enjoy my internet providers customer service. We had an issue with our internet not working over the summer and they worked diligently with us to get it back working as soon as possible, even having a service tech come re-run new cable on a weekend for us. We were so thankful. And we rarely do have issues, so overall Access Montana has been a great provider for us.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Big Arm?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Big Arm is MontanaSky West.
- The fastest internet provider should be Verizon. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, MontanaSky West may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Big Arm is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and CenturyLink has the broadest coverage in Big Arm, available to 98.5% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.