Best Internet Providers in Helena, MT
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Helena, MT
Helena has 10 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Helena.
Ranks compare Helena with the 1,383 US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Helena, MT at a Glance
Helena Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Montana Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
EarthLink
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 Helena ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Helena, MT?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Helena based on Montana customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Helena, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 91.71% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Helena?
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 Helena
- TDS - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Montana Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Montana Internet - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- Global Net - fixed wireless coverage map
- Blackfoot - fixed wireless coverage map
How Helena Compares to Places Its Size
Helena's report card score is in the bottom 20% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 20%.
| Measure | Helena | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | Lewis and Clark County | Montana | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 37.9% | bottom 15% | 41.0% | 50.8% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,634 Mbps | bottom 43% | 2,199 Mbps | 1,744 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.8 | bottom 42% | 6.3 | 5.7 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 8% | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 16% | top 37% | 15% | 13% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | bottom 23% | 96% | 95% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 90% | bottom 27% | 92% | 90% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 75% | bottom 32% | 71% | 69% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 83% | bottom 48% | 84% | 81% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $75,898 | bottom 32% | $83,589 | $77,933 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 47% | 14% | 14% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 37.9% of homes in Helena, against 41.0% across Lewis and Clark County and 50.8% across Montana. Households in Helena are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 16% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $75,898 (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 Helena
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Helena?
TDS Fiber in Helena, MT
Availability:
23.7%
Customer Rating:
(16)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
TDS offers Fiber service to 23.7% of Helena homes. Across the city, TDS Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Helena, MT
Availability:
14.2%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 14.2% of Helena homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Montana Internet Fiber in Helena, MT
Availability:
5.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Montana Internet offers Fiber service to 5.7% of Helena homes. Across the city, Montana Internet Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Helena?
Montana Internet Fixed Wireless in Helena, MT
Availability:
94.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
213 Mbps
Montana Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.2% of Helena homes. Across the city, Montana Internet Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 213 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 50, with an average of 23 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Helena, MT
Availability:
91.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
75 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.7% of Helena homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 75 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Helena, MT
Availability:
89.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
292 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.4% of Helena homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 292 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 20 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Helena, MT
Availability:
82.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.6% of Helena homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 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 6.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Helena, MT
Availability:
82.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.6% of Helena homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 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 6.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Global Net Fixed Wireless in Helena, MT
Availability:
3.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Global Net offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.4% of Helena homes. Across the city, Global Net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Blackfoot Fixed Wireless in Helena, MT
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Blackfoot Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.3% of Helena homes. Across the city, Blackfoot Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 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 1.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Helena?
Spectrum Cable in Helena, MT
Availability:
89.5%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 89.5% of Helena homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Helena?
CenturyLink DSL in Helena, MT
Availability:
95.7%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 95.7% of Helena homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 29 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 20, with an average of 2.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Helena by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 24.1% of homes in Euclid Ave South to 51.1% in Central. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Helena
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West End Helena | 5,945 | 29.6% | 2,674 Mbps | 7.2 | B- | 48/100 |
| Euclid Ave South | 5,610 | 24.1% | 2,332 Mbps | 6.7 | C+ | 72/100 |
| Southeast | 5,335 | 24.4% | 994 Mbps | 7.1 | C | 48/100 |
| North | 5,242 | 50.5% | 3,236 Mbps | 6.6 | B- | 61/100 |
| Central | 4,301 | 51.1% | 4,463 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 49/100 |
| Euclid Ave North | 4,132 | 31.9% | 3,233 Mbps | 7 | B- | 63/100 |
ZIP codes in Helena
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59601 | 30,934 | 31.4% | 2,465 Mbps | 6.8 | B- | 54/100 |
How Helena Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Helena that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Fort Harrison has the most homes with fiber (86.9%) and Helena West Side the fewest (4.9%); Helena has 37.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helena (this page) | 32,457 | 37.9% | 2,634 Mbps | 6.8 | B- | 54/100 |
| Helena Valley West Central | 9,108 | 58.7% | 3,996 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 83/100 |
| Helena Valley Southeast | 8,479 | 12.1% | 1,019 Mbps | 5.6 | C- | 66/100 |
| East Helena | 4,844 | 36.3% | 929 Mbps | 5.4 | C- | 50/100 |
| Helena Valley Northwest | 4,705 | 40.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.6 | C | 64/100 |
| Helena Valley Northeast | 3,535 | 76.2% | 2,551 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 51/100 |
| Montana City | 2,971 | 47.5% | 957 Mbps | 5.8 | C | 72/100 |
| Clancy | 2,436 | 31.2% | 859 Mbps | 4.7 | D+ | 63/100 |
| Helena West Side | 2,392 | 4.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.6 | C | 69/100 |
| Fort Harrison | 1,238 | 86.9% | 942 Mbps | 7.4 | B- | 49/100 |
| Rimini | 338 | 0.0% | 294 Mbps | 3.8 | D- | 37/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Helena?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Spectrum.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Helena
| TDS | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Montana Internet | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| CenturyLink | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Global Net | 25 |
| Blackfoot Communications | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Helena Internet Providers
Based on 13 reviews from Montana internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Helena residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Spectrum wins for second-place in Montana, with 3.22 out of 5 stars and 93.4% coverage in Helena.
At a national level, based on 4396 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Helena Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Helena, Montana, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Helena Overall | Montana Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (9) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (3) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Blackfoot | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Global Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Montana Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Helena
Based on data reported by Helena ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Helena. 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.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Spectrum. This indicates Spectrum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Helena Speed | Montana Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | (0) | (9) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (3) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Blackfoot | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Global Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Montana Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Helena?
Of the providers in Helena, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Helena 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. CenturyLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.33 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Helena, Montana, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Helena
| ISP / Tech Type | Helena Affordability | Montana Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (1) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (3) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (9) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| Blackfoot | (0) | (0) |  (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Global Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Montana Internet | (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 Helena?
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 Helena is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Spectrum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Helena is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and CenturyLink has the broadest coverage in Helena, available to 95.7% 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.