Best Internet Providers in Plains, MT
All 4 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Plains, MT
Plains has 4 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. 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 3 available internet technologies in Plains.
Ranks compare Plains with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Plains, MT at a Glance
Plains Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Blackfoot
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
HSTC
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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 Plains ratings may vary and are shown below.
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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Plains?
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.
How Plains Compares to Places Its Size
Plains's report card score is in the bottom 30% and its connectivity index is in the top 37%.
| Measure | Plains | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Sanders County | Montana | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 96.0% | top 27% | 76.5% | 50.8% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 972 Mbps | bottom 21% | 795 Mbps | 1,744 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.8 | bottom 6% | 2.9 | 5.7 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 28% | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 14% | top 25% | 16% | 13% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | top 38% | 93% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 91% | top 33% | 90% | 90% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 73% | top 33% | 73% | 69% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 82% | top 27% | 76% | 81% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $60,057 | bottom 24% | $59,858 | $77,933 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | bottom 25% | 11% | 14% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 96.0% of homes in Plains, against 76.5% across Sanders County and 50.8% across Montana. Households in Plains are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 14% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $60,057 (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 Plains
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Plains?
Blackfoot Fiber in Plains, MT
Availability:
96.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Blackfoot Communications offers Fiber service to 96.0% of Plains homes. Across the city, Blackfoot Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Plains?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Plains, MT
Availability:
80.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.5% of Plains homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 61 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Plains, MT
Availability:
6.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.4% of Plains homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
HSTC Fixed Wireless in Plains, MT
Availability:
3.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
97 Mbps
HSTC offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.0% of Plains homes. Across the city, HSTC Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 97 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 50, with an average of 48 Mbps throughout the city.
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?
Blackfoot DSL in Plains, MT
Availability:
88.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
Blackfoot Communications offers DSL service to 88.9% of Plains homes. Across the city, Blackfoot DSL has speeds up to 29 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 3.8 Mbps throughout the city. Blackfoot DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Plains from Blackfoot in terms of customer satisfaction.
HSTC DSL in Plains, MT
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
HSTC offers DSL service to 1.9% of Plains homes. Across the city, HSTC DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Plains by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Plains has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Plains
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Plains
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59859 | 3,690 | 94.5% | 959 Mbps | 2.8 | C- | 56/100 |
How Plains Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Plains that have their own pages are all within 27 miles. Among them, Thompson Falls has the most homes with fiber (97.6%) and St. Regis the fewest (1.2%); Plains has 96.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plains (this page) | 3,347 | 96.0% | 972 Mbps | 2.8 | C | 56/100 |
| Thompson Falls | 2,744 | 97.6% | 992 Mbps | 3.1 | C | 51/100 |
| Superior | 1,915 | 4.8% | 157 Mbps | 4.2 | D | 45/100 |
| Hot Springs | 1,217 | 61.7% | 679 Mbps | 4.2 | C- | 39/100 |
| St. Regis | 1,206 | 1.2% | 257 Mbps | 3.7 | D | 26/100 |
| Paradise | 606 | 94.9% | 966 Mbps | 2.7 | C | 63/100 |
| DeBorgia | 375 | 49.3% | 617 Mbps | 3.6 | D+ | 42/100 |
| Lonepine | 257 | 7.8% | 297 Mbps | 3.6 | D | 41/100 |
| Haugan | 170 | 0.0% | 256 Mbps | 3.4 | D- | 43/100 |
| Perma | 121 | 52.9% | 569 Mbps | 2.6 | D | 47/100 |
| Saltese | 61 | 60.7% | 680 Mbps | 1 | D | 55/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Plains?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, 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
| Blackfoot Communications | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HSTC | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Plains. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Plains Internet Providers
Based on 1 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.
At a national level, based on 1159 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 Plains Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Plains, Montana, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Plains Overall | Montana Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Blackfoot | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| HSTC | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
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.
However, actual customers 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.
| ISP / Tech Type | Plains Speed | Montana Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Blackfoot | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HSTC | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Plains?
Of the providers in Plains, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Plains 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.
The table below shows how customers in Plains, Montana, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Plains
| ISP / Tech Type | Plains Affordability | Montana Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (1) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Blackfoot | (0) | (0) |  (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HSTC | (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 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, HughesNet, and Blackfoot Communications has the broadest coverage in Plains, available to 96.0% 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.