16 Best Internet Providers in Gallatin County, MT
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| Gallatin County ISP Report Card | B | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 1,024 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 16 | |
| Real Gallatin County Customer Ratings | 2 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Gallatin County has 16 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Gallatin County.
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Gallatin County has 16 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Gallatin County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Gallatin County, MT for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Gallatin County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Gallatin County, MT?
Montana Opticom is the best internet provider in Gallatin County based on Montana customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Montana Opticom had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Gallatin County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Montana Opticom is an option for 52.78% of the county.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Gallatin County, Montana, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Gallatin County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Gallatin County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Gallatin County Overall | Montana Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Montana Opticom | (1) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (8) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| 3 Rivers | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (3) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Blackfoot | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Ruhl Moore Technologies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Little Apple Technologies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| wispwest.net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Global Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Skynet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Anthem Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 17 reviews from Montana internet customers, Montana Opticom is the best internet service provider for Gallatin County residents. Montana Opticom was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Spectrum wins for second-place in Montana, with 1.00 out of 5 stars and 75.6% coverage in Gallatin County.
At a national level, based on 3920 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, 3 Rivers Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Gallatin County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, 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 Gallatin County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Montana Opticom. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Quantum Fiber should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Gallatin County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Quantum Fiber | 3,000 Mbps | ||
| Anthem Broadband | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| 3 Rivers Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Blackfoot Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Global Net | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Montana Opticom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Skynet | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| wispwest.net | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Little Apple Technologies | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Ruhl Moore Technologies | 30 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Gallatin County
| ISP / Tech Type | Gallatin County Speed | Montana Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Montana Opticom | (1) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (8) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| 3 Rivers | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (3) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Blackfoot | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Ruhl Moore Technologies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Little Apple Technologies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| wispwest.net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Global Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Skynet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Anthem Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Gallatin County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Quantum Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 3,000 Mbps in Gallatin County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,844 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Montana Opticom. This indicates Montana Opticom reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Gallatin County?
Montana customers rate Montana Opticom 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.
Montana Opticom received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Spectrum is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Gallatin County customers with an average price rating of 1.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Gallatin County, Montana, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Gallatin County
| ISP / Tech Type | Gallatin County Affordability | Montana Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Montana Opticom | (1) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (8) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (3) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| 3 Rivers | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Blackfoot | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Ruhl Moore Technologies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Little Apple Technologies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| wispwest.net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Global Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Skynet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Anthem Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Gallatin 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 Gallatin County below, including the metrics used and how Gallatin County compares to the rest of Montana and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Gallatin County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 73.85% | 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. | 1,024 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 Gallatin County. | 8.3 | 5.7 | 6.8 |
| 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. | 2.4 | 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. | 15% | 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. | 97% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 92% | 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. | 76% | 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. | 78% | 70% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Gallatin County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Gallatin County is B, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Gallatin County is high with a score of 68 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Gallatin County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Gallatin 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.
92% of Gallatin County households have an internet connection despite having 97.16% availability. 76% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 9% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 4% 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 76% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 78% subscribe to it. A large amount of Gallatin 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 Gallatin County?
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
How Much Speed does a Gallatin County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Gallatin County is 2.4, which is smaller than the Montana average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Gallatin County's average household income is $94,402 which is much higher than the Montana average of $74,612 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Gallatin County also has 21% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Montana average of 14%. Additionally, 15% 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 Gallatin County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Gallatin County households are much more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 94% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 95% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Gallatin County?
Montana Opticom Fiber in Gallatin County, MT
Montana Opticom offers Fiber service to 52.8% of Gallatin County homes. Across the county, Montana Opticom Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Global Net Fiber in Gallatin County, MT
Global Net offers Fiber service to 20.9% of Gallatin County homes. Across the county, Global Net Fiber has speeds up to 996 Mbps, with speeds from 250 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Global Net Fiber.
Blackfoot Fiber in Gallatin County, MT
Blackfoot Communications offers Fiber service to 11.2% of Gallatin County homes. Across the county, Blackfoot Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Centurylink Fiber in Gallatin County, MT
Centurylink offers Fiber service to 8.5% of Gallatin County homes. Across the county, Centurylink Fiber has speeds up to 986 Mbps, with speeds from 40 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 923 Mbps throughout the county. Centurylink Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Gallatin County from Centurylink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Quantum Fiber in Gallatin County, MT
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 8.0% of Gallatin County homes. Across the county, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,844 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 3,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 940 and as high as 3,000, with an average of 1,001 Mbps throughout the county.
Spectrum Fiber in Gallatin County, MT
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 6.0% of Gallatin County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
3 Rivers Fiber in Gallatin County, MT
3 Rivers Communications offers Fiber service to 2.5% of Gallatin County homes. Across the county, 3 Rivers Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Anthem Broadband Fiber in Gallatin County, MT
Anthem Broadband offers Fiber service to 1.1% of Gallatin County homes. Across the county, Anthem Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Gallatin County?
Spectrum Cable in Gallatin County, MT
Spectrum offers Cable service to 72.7% of Gallatin County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Gallatin County?
Centurylink DSL in Gallatin County, MT
Centurylink offers DSL service to 84.2% of Gallatin County homes. Across the county, Centurylink DSL has speeds up to 54 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 40, with an average of 6.1 Mbps throughout the county. Centurylink DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Gallatin County from Centurylink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Gallatin County?
Little Apple Technologies Fixed Wireless in Gallatin County, MT
Little Apple Technologies offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.9% of Gallatin County homes. Across the county, Little Apple Technologies Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 31 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 100, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the county.
Skynet Fixed Wireless in Gallatin County, MT
Skynet offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.5% of Gallatin County homes. Across the county, Skynet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 951 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 909 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Gallatin County, MT
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.0% of Gallatin County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 62 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the county.
wispwest.net Fixed Wireless in Gallatin County, MT
wispwest.net offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.3% of Gallatin County homes. Across the county, wispwest.net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 94 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 200, with an average of 144 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Gallatin County, MT
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.7% of Gallatin County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Gallatin County, MT
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.8% of Gallatin County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 5.5 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Gallatin County, MT
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.8% of Gallatin County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 5.5 Mbps throughout the county.
Global Net Fixed Wireless in Gallatin County, MT
Global Net offers Fixed Wireless service to 19.6% of Gallatin County homes. Across the county, Global Net Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 82 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 69 Mbps throughout the county.
Blackfoot Fixed Wireless in Gallatin County, MT
Blackfoot Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.1% of Gallatin County homes. Across the county, Blackfoot Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 12 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 1.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Ruhl Moore Technologies Fixed Wireless in Gallatin County, MT
Ruhl Moore Technologies offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.3% of Gallatin County homes. Across the county, Ruhl Moore Technologies Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Gallatin 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 Gallatin County is Montana Opticom.
- The fastest internet provider should be Quantum Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Montana Opticom may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Gallatin County is Montana Opticom.
- Viasat, Little Apple Technologies, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Gallatin 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 Gallatin County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Gallatin 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 Gallatin County's B ISP Report Card and 68 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 82 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
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