4 Best Internet Providers in Plains, MT

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Above are the top 4 providers in Plains, 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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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 Plains ratings may vary and are shown below.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Plains, MT?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Plains 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 Plains, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 80.55% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Plains

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

Based on 2 reviews from Montana internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Plains residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. HughesNet wins for second-place in Montana, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 96.0% coverage in Plains.

At a national level, based on 1037 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 Plains?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Blackfoot Communications 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 Plains

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Blackfoot Communications	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	HSTC	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Plains

Based on data reported by Plains ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Blackfoot Communications. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Plains. 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 in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Plains?

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. HughesNet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Plains customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Plains

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

Plains ISP Report Card: C

	Metric (hover for details)	Plains	Montana	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Plains that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	96.03%	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.	972 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 Plains.	2.8	5.7	6.8

 

Plains Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Plains	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.	2.2	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.	14%	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.	92%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	87%	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.	68%	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%

Plains ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Plains is C, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Plains is high with a score of 49 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Plains have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Plains 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.

87% of Plains households have an internet connection despite having 99.07% availability. 68% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 11% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 5% 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 68% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 68% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Plains 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 Plains?

How Much Speed does a Plains Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Plains is 2.2, which is smaller than the Montana average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Plains's average household income is $55,666 which is lower than the Montana average of $74,612 and 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.

Plains also has 7% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Montana average of 14%. Additionally, 14% 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 Plains has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Plains households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 82% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 88% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Plains?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Plains?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Plains?

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

Which ISP Should You Choose in Plains?

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

To see how Plains 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 Plains's C ISP Report Card and 49 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.