Best Internet Providers in Essex, MT
All 2 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Essex, MT
Essex has 2 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fixed Wireless and DSL 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 Essex.
Ranks compare Essex with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Essex, MT at a Glance
Essex Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 Essex ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Essex, MT?
CenturyLink is the best internet provider in Essex based on Montana customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, CenturyLink had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Essex, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. CenturyLink is an option for 46.71% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Essex?
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 Essex
How Essex Compares to Places Its Size
Essex's report card score is in the bottom 2% and its connectivity index is in the top 26%.
| Measure | Essex | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Flathead County | Montana | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 53.4% | 50.8% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 13 Mbps | bottom 1% | 1,199 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 | bottom 3% | 7 | 5.7 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 49% | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 24% | top 6% | 16% | 13% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 23% | 95% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 85% | bottom 46% | 92% | 90% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 32% | bottom 11% | 64% | 69% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 72% | top 50% | 82% | 81% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $58,687 | bottom 28% | $76,905 | $77,933 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 4% | bottom 5% | 11% | 14% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Essex, against 53.4% across Flathead County and 50.8% across Montana. Households in Essex are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 24% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $58,687 (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 Essex
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Essex?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Essex, MT.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Essex?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Essex, MT
Availability:
12.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.0% of Essex homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Essex?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Essex, MT.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Essex?
CenturyLink DSL in Essex, MT
Availability:
46.7%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 46.7% of Essex homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Essex by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Essex has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Essex
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Essex
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59916 | 190 | 0.0% | 13 Mbps | 1 | F | 53/100 |
How Essex Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Essex that have their own pages are all within 27 miles. Among them, Hungry Horse has the most homes with fiber (95.5%) and Creston the fewest (23.0%); Essex has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex (this page) | 167 | 0.0% | 13 Mbps | 1 | F | 53/100 |
| Columbia Falls | 14,262 | 61.1% | 1,047 Mbps | 6.1 | C+ | 54/100 |
| Bigfork | 7,828 | 36.9% | 890 Mbps | 5.5 | C- | 56/100 |
| Creston | 1,785 | 23.0% | 815 Mbps | 5.6 | C- | 68/100 |
| Hungry Horse | 1,121 | 95.5% | 4,855 Mbps | 5.5 | B | 40/100 |
| Coram | 805 | 20.1% | 407 Mbps | 4 | D | 38/100 |
| East Glacier Park | 553 | 37.4% | 89 Mbps | 2.5 | D | 39/100 |
| Martin City | 465 | 74.2% | 5,190 Mbps | 4.6 | B- | 34/100 |
| West Glacier | 356 | 0.0% | 269 Mbps | 3.3 | D- | 34/100 |
| La Salle | 297 | 56.6% | 587 Mbps | 3.8 | D+ | 64/100 |
| Summit | 43 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 31/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Essex?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from CenturyLink.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Essex
| Viasat | 100 |
|---|---|
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| CenturyLink | 10 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Essex. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Essex Internet Providers
Based on 4 reviews from Montana internet customers, CenturyLink is the best internet service provider for Essex residents. CenturyLink was rated at an average of 2.67 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction.
At a national level, based on 525 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, CenturyLink is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.23 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Essex Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Essex, Montana, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Essex Overall | Montana Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (1) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (3) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Essex
Based on data reported by Essex ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through CenturyLink. The company offers speeds up to 10 Mbps in Essex. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 10 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with CenturyLink. This indicates CenturyLink reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Essex Speed | Montana Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (3) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Essex?
Of the providers in Essex, customers rate CenturyLink the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Essex where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Montana or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
CenturyLink is rated 3.33 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country.
The table below shows how customers in Essex, Montana, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Essex
| ISP / Tech Type | Essex Affordability | Montana Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (1) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (3) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | 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 Essex?
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 Essex is CenturyLink.
- The fastest internet provider should be CenturyLink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, CenturyLink may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Essex is CenturyLink.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and CenturyLink has the broadest coverage in Essex, available to 46.7% 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.