1 Best Internet Providers in Straw, MT

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Above are the top 4 providers in Straw, 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 Straw, MT?

Triangle Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Straw based on 4 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 Straw, Montana, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Straw

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

Based on 4 reviews from Montana internet customers, Triangle Communications is the best internet service provider for Straw residents. Triangle Communications was rated at an average of 4.67 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 85.9% coverage in Straw.

At a national level, based on 32 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 Straw?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Triangle Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Viasat 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 Straw

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Triangle Communications	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Straw

Based on data reported by Straw ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Viasat. The company offers speeds up to 100 Mbps in Straw. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 100 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 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 Straw?

Montana customers rate Triangle Communications 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.

Triangle Communications received a local rating of 4.67 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 Straw customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Straw

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

Straw ISP Report Card: D+

	Metric (hover for details)	Straw	Montana	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Straw that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	83.10%	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.	97 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 Straw.	1.6	5.7	6.8

 

Straw Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Straw	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.	18%	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.	89%	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.	79%	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.	95%	70%	76%

Straw ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Straw is D+, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Straw is high with a score of 62 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Straw have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Straw 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 Straw households have an internet connection while having 85.92% availability. 79% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 2% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 79% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 95% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Straw 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 Straw?

How Much Speed does a Straw Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Straw is 2.2, which is smaller than the Montana average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Straw's average household income is $46,244 which is much lower than the Montana average of $74,612 and much 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.

Straw 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, 18% 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 Straw has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Straw households are more technology-disengaged. 89% of households have some sort of computing device, 79% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 85% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Straw?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Straw?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Straw?

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

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

Which ISP Should You Choose in Straw?

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 Straw is Triangle.
• The fastest internet provider should be Viasat. 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 Straw is Triangle.
• Triangle Communications, HughesNet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Straw, 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 Straw compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Straw 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 Straw's D+ ISP Report Card and 62 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.