2 Best Internet Providers in Melville, MT

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Melville, MT?

Triangle Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Melville based on 5 Montana customer reviews, and Triangle Communications 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 Melville, Montana, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Melville

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Melville Internet Providers

Based on 5 reviews from Montana internet customers, Triangle Communications is the best internet service provider for Melville residents. Triangle Communications was rated at an average of 4.67 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 9.6% coverage in Melville.

At a national level, based on 316 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Triangle Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.68 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Melville?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Melville, the fastest internet in the city comes from Triangle Communications.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Melville

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Triangle Communications	1,000 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Melville

Based on data reported by Melville ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Triangle Communications. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Melville. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 104 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Triangle Communications. This indicates Triangle reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Melville?

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. Triangle Communications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Melville customers with an average price rating of 4.67 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Melville

Melville 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 city 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 Melville below, including the metrics used and how Melville compares to the rest of Montana and nation.

Melville ISP Report Card: C-

	Metric (hover for details)	Melville	Montana	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Melville that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	97.70%	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.	104 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 Melville.	1.8	5.7	6.8

 

Melville Digital Connectivity Index: 81 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Melville	Montana	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.7	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.	17%	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.	99%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	96%	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.	77%	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%

Melville ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Melville is C-, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Melville is high with a score of 81 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Melville have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.

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

96% of Melville households have an internet connection despite having 97.70% availability. 77% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% 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 77% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 78% subscribe to it. A large amount of Melville 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 Cities Compare to Melville?

How Much Speed does a Melville Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Melville is 2.7, which is larger than the Montana average of 2.4 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Melville's average household income is $66,550 which is about average for the Montana average of $74,612 and about average for 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.

Melville also has 18% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Montana average of 14%. Additionally, 17% 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 Melville has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Melville households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 90% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 98% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Melville?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Melville?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Melville, MT.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Melville?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Melville, MT.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Melville?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Melville?

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 Melville is Triangle.
• The fastest internet provider should be Triangle Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Triangle Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Melville is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Viasat, Triangle Communications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Melville, 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 Melville compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Melville 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 Melville's C- ISP Report Card and 81 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.