4 Best Internet Providers in Big Horn, MT

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Above are the top 4 providers in Big Horn, MT for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Big Horn, MT?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Big Horn based on Montana customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Big Horn, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 13.33% of the city.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Big Horn, Montana, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Big Horn

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Big Horn Internet Providers

Based on 2 reviews from Montana internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Big Horn residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. HughesNet wins for second-place in Montana, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 60.0% coverage in Big Horn.

At a national level, based on 314 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Range is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Big Horn?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS 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 Horn

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS	1,000 Mbps
	wispwest.net	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Range	30 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Big Horn

Based on data reported by Big Horn ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Big Horn. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Big Horn?

Montana customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. HughesNet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Big Horn customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Big Horn, Montana, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Big Horn

Big Horn Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Big Horn below, including the metrics used and how Big Horn compares to the rest of Montana and nation.

Big Horn ISP Report Card: D

	Metric (hover for details)	Big Horn	Montana	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Big Horn that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	60.00%	43.41%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	634 Mbps	1,506 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Big Horn.	1.3	5.7	6.8

 

Big Horn Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Big Horn	Montana	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.0	2.4	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	23%	12%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	92%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	85%	89%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	51%	68%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	78%	70%	76%

Big Horn ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Big Horn is D, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Big Horn is high with a score of 45 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Big Horn have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Big Horn ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

85% of Big Horn households have an internet connection despite having 95.56% availability. 51% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 20% have satellite, 9% are still on dial-up, and 1% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 51% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 78% subscribe to it. A large amount of Big Horn residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Big Horn?

How Much Speed does a Big Horn Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Big Horn is 2.0, which is smaller than the Montana average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Big Horn's average household income is $69,149 which is higher than the Montana average of $74,612 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Big Horn also has 7% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Montana average of 14%. Additionally, 23% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 12% of residents in Montana who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Big Horn has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Big Horn households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 80% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Big Horn?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Big Horn?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Big Horn, MT.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Big Horn?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Big Horn?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Big Horn?

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 Horn is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• The fastest internet provider should be Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Big Horn is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS, HughesNet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Big Horn, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Big Horn compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Big Horn stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Big Horn's D ISP Report Card and 45 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.