8 Best Internet Providers in Broadwater County, MT

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Broadwater County, MT?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Broadwater County 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 Broadwater County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 78.59% of the county.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Broadwater County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Broadwater County Internet Providers

Based on 13 reviews from Montana internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Broadwater County residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Spectrum wins for second-place in Montana, with 3.13 out of 5 stars and 30.1% coverage in Broadwater County.

At a national level, based on 2938 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Blackfoot Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Broadwater County?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Broadwater County, the fastest internet in the county comes from Spectrum.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Broadwater County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Blackfoot Communications	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Montana Internet	100 Mbps
	Centurylink	80 Mbps
	Global Net	50 Mbps
	Little Apple Technologies	30 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Broadwater County

Based on data reported by Broadwater County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Broadwater County. 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.

However, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Spectrum. This indicates Spectrum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Broadwater County?

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. Centurylink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Broadwater County customers with an average price rating of 3.33 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Broadwater County

Broadwater County 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 county 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 Broadwater County below, including the metrics used and how Broadwater County compares to the rest of Montana and nation.

Broadwater County ISP Report Card: D

	Metric (hover for details)	Broadwater County	Montana	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Broadwater County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	6.30%	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.	355 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 Broadwater County.	3.4	5.7	6.8

 

Broadwater County Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Broadwater County	Montana	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.5	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.	10%	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.	89%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	84%	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.	42%	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.	46%	70%	76%

Broadwater County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Broadwater County is D, which is much worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Broadwater County is high with a score of 33 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Broadwater County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Broadwater County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.

84% of Broadwater County households have an internet connection despite having 97.40% availability. 42% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 32% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 42% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 46% subscribe to it. A very low number of Broadwater County 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 Counties Compare to Broadwater County?

How Much Speed does a Broadwater County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Broadwater County is 2.5, which is larger than the Montana average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Broadwater County's average household income is $62,641 which is about average for the Montana average of $74,612 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Broadwater County also has 10% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Montana average of 14%. Additionally, 10% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 Broadwater County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Broadwater County households are more technology-disengaged. 89% of households have some sort of computing device, 81% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 82% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Broadwater County?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Broadwater County?

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 Broadwater County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Spectrum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Broadwater County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Viasat, Montana Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Broadwater County, 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 Broadwater County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Broadwater County 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 Broadwater County's D ISP Report Card and 33 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.