12 Best Internet Providers in Yellowstone County, MT

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

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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 Yellowstone County ratings may vary and are shown below.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Yellowstone County, MT?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Yellowstone County 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 Yellowstone County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 64.36% of the county.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Yellowstone County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Yellowstone County Internet Providers

Based on 14 reviews from Montana internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Yellowstone County residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Spectrum wins for second-place in Montana, with 3.13 out of 5 stars and 90.0% coverage in Yellowstone County.

At a national level, based on 4003 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Ziply is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.05 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Yellowstone County?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Spectrum. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, TDS 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 Yellowstone County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	TDS	8,000 Mbps
	Ziply	6,000 Mbps
	Quantum Fiber	2,000 Mbps
	TCT (Wyoming & Montana)	1,000 Mbps
	Nemont	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Centurylink	1,000 Mbps
	wispwest.net	400 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Yellowstone County

Based on data reported by Yellowstone County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through TDS. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Yellowstone County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Yellowstone County?

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. Centurylink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Yellowstone County customers with an average price rating of 3.33 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Yellowstone County

Yellowstone County 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 county 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 Yellowstone County below, including the metrics used and how Yellowstone County compares to the rest of Montana and nation.

Yellowstone County ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Yellowstone County	Montana	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Yellowstone County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	35.07%	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.	2,702 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 Yellowstone County.	6.1	5.7	6.8

 

Yellowstone County Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Yellowstone County	Montana	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.4	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.	8%	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.	96%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	91%	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.	76%	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.	76%	70%	76%

Yellowstone County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Yellowstone County is B-, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Yellowstone County is high with a score of 60 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Yellowstone County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

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

91% of Yellowstone County households have an internet connection despite having 99.75% availability. 76% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 76% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 76% subscribe to it. A large amount of Yellowstone County 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 Counties Compare to Yellowstone County?

How Much Speed does a Yellowstone County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Yellowstone County is 2.4, which is smaller than the Montana average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Yellowstone County's average household income is $81,430 which is much higher than the Montana average of $74,612 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Yellowstone County also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Montana average of 14%. Additionally, 8% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 Yellowstone County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Yellowstone County households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 86% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Yellowstone County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Yellowstone County?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Yellowstone County?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Yellowstone County?

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

To see how Yellowstone County 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 Yellowstone County's B- ISP Report Card and 60 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.