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2 Best Internet Providers in Capitol, MT

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Capitol ISP Report at a Glance
ISP grade Capitol ISP Report Card D+
Average speed Download Speed for Most Households 515 Mbps
ISP count Number of Internet Service Providers 2
Customer review count Real Capitol Customer Ratings 0

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.

Data update information▼

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.

Capitol has 2 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Capitol.

Capitol overview

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Capitol has 2 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Capitol.

Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings

West River Cooperative Telephone

West River Cooperative Telephone logo

Availability:

58.3%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price: $46.00 - $111.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Capitol.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Capitol residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

58.3%

250 Mbps

250 Mbps

Fiber: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS

Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS logo

Availability:

31.9%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price: $79.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Capitol.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Capitol residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

31.9%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Fixed Wireless

11.1%

10 Mbps

10 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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.

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.

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Capitol residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(58)

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Price: $55.00 - $130.00 / mo.

Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7 of 5 stars

(12)

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1-833-875-1370 Price: $39.99 - $69.99 / mo.

DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars

(9)

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-833-875-1332 Price: $55.00 / mo.

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 Capitol ratings may vary and are shown below.

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

HughesNetN/A2.25
ViasatN/A1.67
Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONSN/AN/A
West River Cooperative TelephoneN/AN/A
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

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

ISP / Tech TypeCapitol OverallMontana OverallNational OverallFor Service
HughesNet (0) (0) (24)View Plans
Viasat (0) (0) (12)View Plans
West River Cooperative Telephone (0) (0) (0)View Plans
Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS (0) (0) (0)View Plans

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Capitol?

The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available. Click the drop-down menu to choose

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Capitol, MT map of internet availability

 

Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Capitol?

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

Max Advertised Speed in Capitol, MT

Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS1,000 Mbps
West River Cooperative Telephone250 Mbps

ISP / Tech TypeMax Advertised Speed
Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS1,000 Mbps
West River Cooperative Telephone250 Mbps
Viasat100 Mbps
HughesNet25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Capitol

HughesNetN/A2.42
ViasatN/A1.25
Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONSN/AN/A
West River Cooperative TelephoneN/AN/A
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

ISP / Tech TypeCapitol SpeedMontana SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
HughesNet (0) (0) (24)View Plans
Viasat (0) (0) (12)View Plans
West River Cooperative Telephone (0) (0) (0)View Plans
Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS (0) (0) (0)View Plans

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 1,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Capitol?

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

HughesNetN/A2.63
ViasatN/A1.33
Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONSN/AN/A
West River Cooperative TelephoneN/AN/A
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

ISP / Tech TypeCapitol AffordabilityMontana AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
HughesNet (0) (0) (24)View Plans
Viasat (0) (0) (12)View Plans
West River Cooperative Telephone (0) (0) (0)View Plans
Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS (0) (0) (0)View Plans

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

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Capitol Montana USA
90.28% 50.76% 71.53%
515 Mbps 1,745 Mbps 3,583 Mbps
1.1 5.7 7.1

 

Capitol Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
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Capitol Montana USA
2.2 2.4 2.7
46% 13% 15%
99% 95% 96%
93% 90% 91%
50% 69% 76%
55% 71% 77%

Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.

Capitol ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Capitol is D+, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Capitol is high with a score of 47 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Capitol have done a average 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.

93% of Capitol households have an internet connection while having 90.28% availability. 50% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 33% have satellite, 0% 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 50% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 55% subscribe to it. A low number 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?

Camp Crook, SD

  • ISP Report Card: C-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
Gustave, SD

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
Mill Iron, MT

  • ISP Report Card: C-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100

Hammond, MT

  • ISP Report Card: D+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
Ridgeway, MT

  • ISP Report Card: D+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
Ladner, SD

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100

Harding, SD

  • ISP Report Card: C-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
Ekalaka, MT

  • ISP Report Card: C-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
Buffalo, SD

  • ISP Report Card: C-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100

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 2.2, 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 $65,288 which is about average for the Montana average of $77,933 and lower than the national average of $93,246. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Capitol 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, 46% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 13% of residents in Montana who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Capitol has an average 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, 102% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 84% 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?

West River Cooperative Telephone Fiber in Capitol, MT

West River Cooperative Telephone logo

Availability:

58.3%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

250 Mbps

West River Cooperative Telephone offers Fiber service to 58.3% of Capitol homes. Across the city, West River Cooperative Telephone Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 250 Mbps, with speeds from 250 Mpbs up to 250 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for West River Cooperative Telephone Fiber. West River Cooperative Telephone Fiber is rated other types of internet service available in Capitol from West River Cooperative Telephone in terms of customer satisfaction.

Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS Fiber in Capitol, MT

Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS logo

Availability:

31.9%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS offers Fiber service to 31.9% of Capitol homes. Across the city, Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS Fiber. Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS Fiber is rated other types of internet service available in Capitol from Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS in terms of customer satisfaction.

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?

Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS Fixed Wireless in Capitol, MT

Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS logo

Availability:

11.1%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

10 Mbps

Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.1% of Capitol homes. Across the city, Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 10 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1.0, with an average of 1.0 Mbps throughout the city. Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Capitol from Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS in terms of customer satisfaction.

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 fastest internet provider should be Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS.
  • 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 47 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Southside, AR

  • ISP Report Card: A-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
Enos Corner, IN

  • ISP Report Card: C+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
South Blue Hill, ME

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100

Empire City, KS

  • ISP Report Card: D+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
Lac La Belle, MI

  • ISP Report Card: F
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
Lambert Lake, ME

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 22 / 100

Eloise, TX

  • ISP Report Card: F
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 19 / 100
South Sandisfield, MA

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
Lancer, KY

  • ISP Report Card: D-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100

Customer Reviews

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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