4 Best Internet Providers in Capitol, MT

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Above are the top 4 providers in Capitol, 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 Capitol, MT?

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Capitol

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Capitol Internet Providers

Based on 0 reviews from Montana internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Capitol residents. AT&T was rated at an average of out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. EarthLink wins for second-place in Montana, with out of 5 stars and 8.3% coverage in Capitol.

At a national level, based on 949 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, AT&T is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.63 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Capitol?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Capitol

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS	1,000 Mbps
	West River Cooperative Telephone	250 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Capitol

Based on data reported by Capitol 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 Capitol. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 434 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Capitol?

Montana customers rate AT&T 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.

AT&T received a local rating of out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Capitol customers with an average price rating of out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Capitol

Capitol 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 Capitol below, including the metrics used and how Capitol compares to the rest of Montana and nation.

Capitol ISP Report Card: D

	Metric (hover for details)	Capitol	Montana	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Capitol that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	66.67%	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.	296 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 Capitol.	1.2	5.7	6.8

 

Capitol Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Capitol	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.	2.4	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.	38%	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.	99%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	94%	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.	76%	70%	76%

Capitol ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Capitol is D, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Capitol is high with a score of 64 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Capitol have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Capitol 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.

94% of Capitol households have an internet connection while having 77.78% availability. 51% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 30% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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, 76% subscribe to it. A large amount of Capitol 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 Capitol?

How Much Speed does a Capitol Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Capitol is 2.4, which is smaller than the Montana average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Capitol's average household income is $60,859 which is about average for the Montana average of $74,612 and lower than 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.

Capitol also has 6% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Montana average of 14%. Additionally, 38% 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 Capitol has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Capitol households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 108% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 80% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Capitol?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Capitol?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Capitol?

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

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Capitol?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Capitol?

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 Capitol is AT&T.
• The fastest internet provider should be Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Capitol is AT&T.
• West River Cooperative Telephone, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Capitol, 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 Capitol compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Capitol 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 Capitol's D ISP Report Card and 64 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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