11 Best Internet Providers in Heart of Missoula, Missoula, MT

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Above are the top 4 providers in Heart of Missoula, Missoula, MT for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Heart of Missoula, Missoula, MT?

MontanaSky West is the best internet provider in Heart of Missoula based on Missoula customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, MontanaSky West had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Heart of Missoula, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, MontanaSky West is an option for 27.50% of the neighborhood.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Heart of Missoula

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Heart of Missoula Internet Providers

Based on 14 reviews from Missoula internet customers, MontanaSky West is the best internet service provider for Heart of Missoula residents. MontanaSky West was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Missoula, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 31.5% coverage in Heart of Missoula.

At a national level, based on 3945 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Blackfoot Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Heart of Missoula?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by MontanaSky West. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, TDS 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 Heart of Missoula

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	TDS	8,000 Mbps
	Quantum Fiber	2,000 Mbps
	Blackfoot Communications	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Centurylink	1,000 Mbps
	CIS	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	MontanaSky West	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Heart of Missoula

Based on data reported by Heart of Missoula ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through TDS. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Heart of Missoula. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the neighborhood rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with MontanaSky West. This indicates MontanaSky West reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Heart of Missoula?

Missoula customers rate MontanaSky West as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

MontanaSky West received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Heart of Missoula customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Heart of Missoula

Heart of Missoula 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 neighborhood 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 Heart of Missoula below, including the metrics used and how Heart of Missoula compares to the rest of Missoula and nation.

Heart of Missoula ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Heart of Missoula	Montana	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Heart of Missoula that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	72.32%	34.04%	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.	1,698 Mbps	1,694 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 Heart of Missoula.	7.4	6.8	6.8

 

Heart of Missoula Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Heart of Missoula	Montana	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	1.7	2.3	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.	9%	14%	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.	96%	97%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	87%	93%	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.	73%	77%	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.	73%	77%	76%

Heart of Missoula ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Heart of Missoula is B, which is better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Heart of Missoula is high with a score of 49 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Heart of Missoula have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Heart of Missoula ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood 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.

87% of Heart of Missoula households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 73% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 1% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 6% 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 73% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 73% subscribe to it. A large amount of Heart of Missoula 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 Neighborhoods Compare to Heart of Missoula?

How Much Speed does a Heart of Missoula Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Heart of Missoula is 1.7, which is smaller than the Missoula average of 2.3 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Heart of Missoula's average household income is $53,389 which is lower than the Missoula average of $78,502 and much 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.

Heart of Missoula also has 24% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Missoula average of 18%. Additionally, 9% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 14% of residents in Missoula who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Heart of Missoula has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Heart of Missoula households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 85% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 91% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Heart of Missoula?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Heart of Missoula?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Heart of Missoula?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Heart of Missoula?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Heart of Missoula?

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 Heart of Missoula is MontanaSky West.
• The fastest internet provider should be TDS. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, MontanaSky West may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Heart of Missoula is MontanaSky West.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and CIS has the broadest coverage in Heart of Missoula, 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 Heart of Missoula compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Heart of Missoula 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 Heart of Missoula's B ISP Report Card and 49 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.