Best Internet Providers in Winston, MT
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Winston, MT
Winston has 5 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 Winston.
Ranks compare Winston with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Winston, MT at a Glance
Winston Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Montana Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Global Net
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
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 Winston ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Winston, MT?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Winston 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 Winston, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 50.52% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Winston?
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 Winston Compares to Places Its Size
Winston's report card score is in the bottom 11% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 47%.
| Measure | Winston | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Broadwater County | Montana | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 7.7% | bottom 26% | 12.0% | 50.8% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 184 Mbps | bottom 9% | 428 Mbps | 1,744 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.2 | bottom 17% | 3.3 | 5.7 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.9 | top 11% | 2.8 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 48% | 11% | 13% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 89% | bottom 29% | 88% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 90% | top 29% | 87% | 90% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 40% | bottom 20% | 43% | 69% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 82% | top 19% | 79% | 81% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $78,110 | top 36% | $71,192 | $77,933 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 22% | 14% | 14% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 7.7% of homes in Winston, against 12.0% across Broadwater County and 50.8% across Montana. Households in Winston are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $78,110 (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 Winston
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Winston?
Montana Internet Fiber in Winston, MT
Availability:
7.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Montana Internet offers Fiber service to 7.7% of Winston homes. Across the city, Montana Internet Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Winston?
Montana Internet Fixed Wireless in Winston, MT
Availability:
95.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
73 Mbps
Montana Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.7% of Winston homes. Across the city, Montana Internet Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 73 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 50, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Winston, MT
Availability:
50.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.5% of Winston homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 68 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
Global Net Fixed Wireless in Winston, MT
Availability:
30.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Global Net offers Fixed Wireless service to 30.4% of Winston homes. Across the city, Global Net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Winston, MT
Availability:
11.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.1% of Winston homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Winston?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Winston, MT.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Winston?
CenturyLink DSL in Winston, MT
Availability:
13.4%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
14 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 13.4% of Winston homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 14 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 60 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 1.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Winston by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Winston has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Winston
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Winston
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59647 | 308 | 2.9% | 60 Mbps | 1.2 | F | 37/100 |
How Winston Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Winston that have their own pages are all within 21 miles. Among them, Helena Valley Northeast has the most homes with fiber (76.2%) and Helena Valley Southeast the fewest (12.1%); Winston has 7.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston (this page) | 764 | 7.7% | 184 Mbps | 2.2 | D- | 38/100 |
| Helena | 32,457 | 37.9% | 2,634 Mbps | 6.8 | B- | 54/100 |
| Helena Valley West Central | 9,108 | 58.7% | 3,996 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 83/100 |
| Helena Valley Southeast | 8,479 | 12.1% | 1,019 Mbps | 5.6 | C- | 66/100 |
| East Helena | 4,844 | 36.3% | 929 Mbps | 5.4 | C- | 50/100 |
| Townsend | 4,044 | 16.1% | 608 Mbps | 4 | D | 39/100 |
| Helena Valley Northeast | 3,535 | 76.2% | 2,551 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 51/100 |
| Montana City | 2,971 | 47.5% | 957 Mbps | 5.8 | C | 72/100 |
| Clancy | 2,436 | 31.2% | 859 Mbps | 4.7 | D+ | 63/100 |
| Jefferson City | 992 | 80.4% | 853 Mbps | 5.1 | C | 47/100 |
| Radersburg | 261 | 0.0% | 118 Mbps | 2.1 | F | 37/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Winston?
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, Montana Internet 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 Winston
| Montana Internet | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 60 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Global Net | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Winston. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Winston Internet Providers
Based on 4 reviews from Montana internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Winston 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 1341 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 Winston Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Winston, Montana, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Winston Overall | Montana Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (3) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Global Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Montana Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Winston
Based on data reported by Winston ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Montana Internet. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Winston. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 147 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 | Winston Speed | Montana Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (3) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Global Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Montana Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Winston?
Of the providers in Winston, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Winston 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 Winston, Montana, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Winston
| ISP / Tech Type | Winston Affordability | Montana Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (1) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (3) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Global Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Montana Internet | (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 Winston?
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 Winston is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Montana Internet. 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 Winston is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Montana Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Winston, available to 95.7% 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.