10 Best Internet Providers in Lake County, MT
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Lake County ISP Report Card | C- |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 681 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 10 |
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Real Lake County Customer Ratings | 1 |
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.
Lake County has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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 Lake County.
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Lake County has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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 Lake County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Centurylink
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MontanaSky West
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Access Montana
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Above are the top 4 providers in Lake 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 Lake County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lake County, MT?
MontanaSky West is the highest-rated internet provider in Lake County based on 13 Montana customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Lake County, Montana, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Lake County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Lake County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Lake County Overall | Montana Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Access Montana | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| MontanaSky West | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (8) |  (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) |  (3) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (18) | 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 | ||
| Skymesh | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 13 reviews from Montana internet customers, MontanaSky West is the best internet service provider for Lake County 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 Montana, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 71.3% coverage in Lake County.
At a national level, based on 3897 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Lake 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 Lake County?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Lake County, the fastest internet in the county comes from Spectrum.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Lake County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackfoot Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Skymesh | 100 Mbps | ||
| Access Montana | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 100 Mbps | ||
| MontanaSky West | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lake County
| ISP / Tech Type | Lake County Speed | Montana Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Access Montana | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| MontanaSky West | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (8) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) |  (3) | (163) | 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 | ||
| Skymesh | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Lake County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Lake County. 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.
However, actual customers in the county 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.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lake County?
Montana customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. MontanaSky West is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Lake County customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Lake County, Montana, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Lake County
| ISP / Tech Type | Lake County Affordability | Montana Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Access Montana | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| MontanaSky West | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (3) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (8) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | 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 | ||
| Skymesh | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Lake 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 Lake County below, including the metrics used and how Lake County compares to the rest of Montana and nation.
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Lake County | Montana | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Lake County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 49.55% | 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. | 681 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 Lake County. | 4.8 | 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. | 2.6 | 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. | 11% | 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. | 91% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 84% | 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. | 65% | 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. | 68% | 70% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Lake County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Lake County is C-, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Lake County is high with a score of 52 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Lake County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Lake 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.
84% of Lake County households have an internet connection despite having 98.30% availability. 65% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 10% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 65% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 68% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Lake 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 Lake County?
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
How Much Speed does a Lake County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Lake County is 2.6, which is larger than the Montana average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Lake County's average household income is $62,131 which is about average for the Montana average of $74,612 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Lake County also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Montana average of 14%. Additionally, 11% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 Lake County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Lake County households are more technology-disengaged. 91% of households have some sort of computing device, 83% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 87% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lake County?
MontanaSky West Fiber in Lake County, MT
Availability:
23.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
MontanaSky West offers Fiber service to 23.0% of Lake County homes. Across the county, MontanaSky West Fiber has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Access Montana Fiber in Lake County, MT
Availability:
17.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Access Montana offers Fiber service to 17.5% of Lake County homes. Across the county, Access Montana Fiber has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Blackfoot Fiber in Lake County, MT
Availability:
11.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Blackfoot Communications offers Fiber service to 11.5% of Lake County homes. Across the county, Blackfoot Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Centurylink Fiber in Lake County, MT
Availability:
2.6%
Customer Rating:
(60)
Avg. Download Speed
17 Mbps
Centurylink offers Fiber service to 2.6% of Lake County homes. Across the county, Centurylink Fiber has speeds up to 17 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 8.5 Mbps throughout the county. Centurylink Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Lake County from Centurylink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lake County?
Spectrum Cable in Lake County, MT
Availability:
50.4%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 50.4% of Lake County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
MontanaSky West Cable in Lake County, MT
Availability:
5.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
MontanaSky West offers Cable service to 5.3% of Lake County homes. Across the county, MontanaSky West Cable has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Lake County?
Centurylink DSL in Lake County, MT
Availability:
49.9%
Customer Rating:
(101)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Centurylink offers DSL service to 49.9% of Lake County homes. Across the county, Centurylink DSL has speeds up to 25 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 10, with an average of 2.3 Mbps throughout the county. Centurylink DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Lake County from Centurylink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Access Montana DSL in Lake County, MT
Availability:
22.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Access Montana offers DSL service to 22.4% of Lake County homes. Across the county, Access Montana DSL has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Blackfoot DSL in Lake County, MT
Availability:
18.1%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
Blackfoot Communications offers DSL service to 18.1% of Lake County homes. Across the county, Blackfoot DSL has speeds up to 26 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 40 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 3.3 Mbps throughout the county. Blackfoot DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Lake County from Blackfoot in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Lake County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lake County, MT
Availability:
71.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
79 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.3% of Lake 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 79 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 15 Mbps throughout the county.
MontanaSky West Fixed Wireless in Lake County, MT
Availability:
52.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
MontanaSky West offers Fixed Wireless service to 52.3% of Lake County homes. Across the county, MontanaSky West Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lake County, MT
Availability:
44.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 44.5% of Lake 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 Lake County, MT
Availability:
35.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 35.4% of Lake County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 52 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 9.0 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lake County, MT
Availability:
35.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 35.4% of Lake County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 52 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 9.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Skymesh Fixed Wireless in Lake County, MT
Availability:
18.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Skymesh offers Fixed Wireless service to 18.3% of Lake County homes. Across the county, Skymesh Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Access Montana Fixed Wireless in Lake County, MT
Availability:
7.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Access Montana offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.6% of Lake County homes. Across the county, Access Montana Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Blackfoot Fixed Wireless in Lake County, MT
Availability:
1.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
Blackfoot Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.0% of Lake County homes. Across the county, Blackfoot Fixed Wireless has 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 5.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Lake 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 Lake County is MontanaSky West.
- 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 Lake County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Lake 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 Lake County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Lake 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 Lake County's C- ISP Report Card and 52 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Montana
Customer Reviews
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.
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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.
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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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A Belgrade, MT Customer
Spectrum Cable
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A West Glendive, MT Customer
Centurylink DSL
February 23, 2025 Centurylink internet in rural areas is incredibly slow and inadequate for todays usage. Our speed is 3-5mbps. The company refuses to upgrade and properly repair lines in our area because it’s not profitable for them.
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