Best Internet Providers in Ekalaka, MT
All 3 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Ekalaka, MT
Ekalaka has 3 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Ekalaka.
Ranks compare Ekalaka with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
Ekalaka Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Mid-Rivers Communications
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Fiber
Verizon
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Fixed Wireless
Range
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Fiber
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 Ekalaka ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ekalaka, MT?
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Ekalaka?
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.
Coverage map for each provider in Ekalaka
How Ekalaka Compares to Places Its Size
Ekalaka's report card score is in the bottom 35% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 45%.
| Measure | Ekalaka | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Carter County | Montana | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 87.5% | top 43% | 75.5% | 50.8% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 956 Mbps | bottom 38% | 805 Mbps | 1,744 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 1.7 | bottom 10% | 1.6 | 5.7 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.1 | bottom 15% | 2.1 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 28% | top 4% | 36% | 13% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 89% | bottom 29% | 93% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 85% | bottom 46% | 88% | 90% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 57% | bottom 50% | 54% | 69% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 75% | top 40% | 80% | 81% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $51,226 | bottom 17% | $56,810 | $77,933 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | bottom 38% | 10% | 14% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 87.5% of homes in Ekalaka, against 75.5% across Carter County and 50.8% across Montana. Households in Ekalaka are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 28% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $51,226 (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 Ekalaka
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ekalaka?
Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS Fiber in Ekalaka, MT
Availability:
83.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS offers Fiber service to 83.8% of Ekalaka homes. Across the city, Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Range Fiber in Ekalaka, MT
Availability:
2.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Range offers Fiber service to 2.9% of Ekalaka homes. Across the city, Range Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Ekalaka?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Ekalaka, MT
Availability:
69.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
283 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.8% of Ekalaka homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 283 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Ekalaka?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Ekalaka, MT.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Ekalaka?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Ekalaka, MT.
Internet in Ekalaka by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Ekalaka has 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Ekalaka
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Ekalaka
How Ekalaka Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Ekalaka that have their own pages are all within 35 miles, 1 of them in South Dakota. Among them, Willard has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Mizpah the fewest (38.4%); Ekalaka has 87.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ekalaka (this page) | 723 | 87.5% | 956 Mbps | 1.7 | C- | 37/100 |
| Plevna | 377 | 92.3% | 972 Mbps | 1.6 | C- | 40/100 |
| Mill Iron | 211 | 91.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.4 | C- | 41/100 |
| Mizpah | 151 | 38.4% | 676 Mbps | 1.5 | D | 68/100 |
| Willard | 126 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.2 | C | 39/100 |
| Ridgeway | 96 | 85.4% | 799 Mbps | 1.2 | D+ | 46/100 |
| Hammond | 89 | 84.3% | 829 Mbps | 1.6 | D+ | 47/100 |
| Capitol | 72 | 90.3% | 515 Mbps | 1.1 | D+ | 47/100 |
| Webster | 58 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1 | C | 39/100 |
| Boyes | 43 | 51.2% | 560 Mbps | 1.7 | D | 45/100 |
| Gustave, SD | 36 | 100.0% | 250 Mbps | 1.9 | C | 64/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ekalaka?
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Ekalaka
| Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Range | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Ekalaka Internet Providers
At a national level, based on 818 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Verizon is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.76 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Ekalaka Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Ekalaka, Montana, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Ekalaka Overall | Montana Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Range | (0) |  (1) |  (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) |  (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Mid-Rivers Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ekalaka
Based on data reported by Ekalaka 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 Ekalaka. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 994 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
| ISP / Tech Type | Ekalaka Speed | Montana Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Range | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Mid-Rivers Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Ekalaka?
The table below shows how customers in Ekalaka, Montana, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Ekalaka
| ISP / Tech Type | Ekalaka Affordability | Montana Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Range | (0) |  (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Mid-Rivers Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 Ekalaka?
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.
- Viasat, Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Ekalaka, available to 84.4% 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.