13 Best Internet Providers in Lewis and Clark County, MT

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Above are the top 4 providers in Lewis and Clark County, MT for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.

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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 Lewis and Clark County ratings may vary and are shown below.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lewis and Clark County, MT?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Lewis and Clark County 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 Lewis and Clark County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 91.22% of the county.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Lewis and Clark County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Lewis and Clark County Internet Providers

Based on 15 reviews from Montana internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Lewis and Clark County 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 3.13 out of 5 stars and 86.1% coverage in Lewis and Clark County.

At a national level, based on 3946 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.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Lewis and Clark County?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Spectrum. 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 Lewis and Clark County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	TDS	8,000 Mbps
	Quantum Fiber	2,000 Mbps
	3 Rivers Communications	1,000 Mbps
	Lincoln Telephone Company	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Centurylink	1,000 Mbps
	Montana Internet	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Global Net	50 Mbps
	Blackfoot Communications	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lewis and Clark County

Based on data reported by Lewis and Clark County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through TDS. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Lewis and Clark County. 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 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 Lewis and Clark 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 higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Centurylink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Lewis and Clark County customers with an average price rating of 3.33 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Lewis and Clark County

Lewis and Clark 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 Lewis and Clark County below, including the metrics used and how Lewis and Clark County compares to the rest of Montana and nation.

Lewis and Clark County ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Lewis and Clark County	Montana	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Lewis and Clark County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	27.52%	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.	1,760 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 Lewis and Clark County.	6.3	5.7	6.8

 

Lewis and Clark County Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Lewis and Clark County	Montana	USA
	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.	13%	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.	95%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	90%	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.	71%	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.	72%	70%	76%

Lewis and Clark County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Lewis and Clark County is C+, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Lewis and Clark County is high with a score of 59 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Lewis and Clark County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Lewis and Clark 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.

90% of Lewis and Clark County households have an internet connection despite having 98.96% availability. 71% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 11% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 71% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 72% subscribe to it. A large amount of Lewis and Clark 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 Lewis and Clark County?

How Much Speed does a Lewis and Clark County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Lewis and Clark County is 2.4, which is smaller than the Montana average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Lewis and Clark County's average household income is $80,022 which is 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.

Lewis and Clark County also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Montana average of 14%. Additionally, 13% 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 Lewis and Clark County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Lewis and Clark County households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 87% 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 Lewis and Clark County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lewis and Clark County?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Lewis and Clark County?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Lewis and Clark County?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Lewis and Clark 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 Lewis and Clark County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• The fastest internet provider should be TDS. 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 Lewis and Clark County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Viasat, Montana Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Lewis and Clark 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 Lewis and Clark County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Lewis and Clark 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 Lewis and Clark County's C+ ISP Report Card and 59 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.