GREAT FALLS, MT
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Shop and compare 13 internet providers for Great Falls, MT
The 30-Second Verdict
UpdatedIn Great Falls, MT, your best bet is CenturyLink, covering ~64% of the city with FCC-filed speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. Students at Great Falls College MSU and University of Providence should check apartment addresses, since old copper can complicate Zoom, streaming, and gaming. Northside is led by Spectrum at 69.7%, with Ziply Fiber at 18.1% and speeds up to 6,000 Mbps; Westside has Spectrum at 53.8%, TDS Telecom fiber at 12.9% and up to 8,000 Mbps, and 3 Rivers fiber at 10.6% and up to 1,000 Mbps. Riverview favors Spectrum at 70.8%, while 3 Rivers fiber reaches 8.8%; ZIP 59403 has Spectrum at 69.9% and Ziply Fiber at 9.6%. ZIP 59406 is cable-heavy, with Spectrum at 95.5%; Fox Farm and Malmstrom Air Force Base merit an address-level check. Great Falls doesn’t have a single dominant coverage provider, so in some areas satellite might be a real option. Fixed wireless is another check, with Verizon covering 39% of the city at speeds up to 300/20 Mbps. If wired service is unavailable, Starlink reaches ~100% of the city with speeds up to 220/30 Mbps, so confirm the exact address because availability can change street to street.
Speed Score: Faster than 99% of all internet options in Montana
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Great Falls
CenturyLink is a top-tier option where its fiber service is available, offering up to 1000↓/1000↑ Mbps with a Speed Score of 99/100. That fiber plan reaches only 0.4% of Great Falls, while addresses served by copper may see much weaker performance, from up to 10↓/1↑ Mbps with a 15/100 score to up to 60↓/5↑ Mbps with a 55/100 score, so checking other providers first is sensible if fiber is not available.
About CenturyLink
CenturyLink is a mixed option in Great Falls: excellent where its fiber reaches you, but slow where it relies on copper. Its fiber service offers up to 1000 Mbps both ways with a Speed Score of 99/100, but that plan covers only 0.4% of census blocks, while copper choices range from up to 80 Mbps download and 40 Mbps upload down to 10 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload, so check for fiber or another faster provider before settling for service that may not meet modern needs.
Available Plans
Copper
Copper
Copper
Fiber
Copper
Fiber
Best plan here: Internet Gig — faster than 93% of all internet options in Montana
- Internet Gig$60/mo for the first 12 months, then $70/moCable1,000 MbpsDownload93Our score$60Per month
- Internet Premier$40/mo for the first 12 months, then $50/moCable500 MbpsDownload59Our score$40Per month
- Internet AdvantageCable100 MbpsDownload59Our score$30Per month
Source: Spectrum official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Good
Good
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Great Falls
Up to 1000 Mbps download and 35 Mbps upload can support multiple users streaming, gaming, video calling, and large downloads, backed by a 93/100 Speed Score. Spectrum’s cable service is a reliable choice, and its score is above Great Falls’ city average of 76. The Internet Gig plan is available to 58.6% of the city, so confirm that this cable service reaches your address before choosing it.
About Spectrum
Spectrum’s Internet Gig offers up to 1000 Mbps download and 35 Mbps upload, enough for multiple 4K streams, video calls, gaming, and large downloads at the same time. Its cable service is excellent for most households, but availability covers 58.6% of Great Falls and depends on your address, so check for Gig or the 500 Mbps plan first, with the 100 Mbps option serving more basic needs.
Available Plans
Cable
Fiber
3 Rivers Communications
Speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Price
Speed Score: Faster than 99% of all internet options in Montana
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Great Falls
3 Rivers Communications is a top-tier option where its fiber is available, offering up to 1000 Mbps download and 1000 Mbps upload with a Speed Score of 99/100. That fiber plan covers 19.6% of Great Falls, so availability depends on your address, while the listed copper options reach only up to 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload with a 44/100 score, or 10 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload with a 15/100 score, making them limited compared with alternatives.
About 3 Rivers Communications
3 Rivers Communications is a strong choice for demanding internet use at fiber-served addresses, but you should verify your address before choosing it. Its fiber plan offers up to 1000 Mbps down and 1000 Mbps up, with a 99/100 Speed Score and coverage of 19.6% of census blocks, while the fallback copper plans offer only up to 25 Mbps down and 3 Mbps up or up to 10 Mbps down and 1 Mbps up, which may not be sufficient for modern households.
Available Plans
Fiber
Copper
Copper
Best plan here: Residential – Max — faster than 78% of all internet options in Montana
- Residential – MaxSatellite400 MbpsDownload78Our score$130Per month
- Residential – 200 MbpsSatellite200 MbpsDownload55Our score$85Per month
- Residential – 100 MbpsSatellite100 MbpsDownload55Our score$55Per month
Source: Starlink official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers competitive speeds in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Adequate
Poor
Poor
Adequate
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Great Falls
Satellite internet can serve hard-to-reach homes, but its higher latency may be noticeable in gaming, video calls, and other real-time use. Starlink’s Residential – Max plan offers up to 400 Mbps download and 30 Mbps upload, has a Speed Score of 78/100, and is available to 100.0% of Great Falls, about the same as the city average of 76. The 200 Mbps and 100 Mbps plans each score 55/100, so households that prioritize responsive performance should check which other technologies are available at their address.
About Starlink
Starlink uses satellite internet, which can support browsing, streaming, and everyday use, but its higher latency can make gaming, video calls, and other real-time activities less consistent. Its plans are available across 100.0% of Great Falls, with speeds up to 100 Mbps for $55/mo, up to 200 Mbps for $85/mo, or up to 400 Mbps for $130/mo, but satellite is generally a fallback, so check your address for fiber or cable first if those options are available.
Available Plans
Ngso Satellite
Best plan here: All-In Home Internet — faster than 86% of all internet options in Montana
- All-In Home Internet$70/mo promotional rate, then $80/mo5G Fixed Wireless498 MbpsDownload86Our score$70Per month
- Rely Home Internet$50/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo5G Fixed Wireless354 MbpsDownload86Our score$50Per month
Source: T-Mobile official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Adequate
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Great Falls
Households seeking fast home internet without a wired connection may find T-Mobile’s 5G fixed wireless service a competitive choice, with an 86/100 Speed Score above the city average of 76 and speeds up to 498 Mbps download and 55 Mbps upload on All-In Home Internet. Fixed wireless performance can vary more than wired service, and this plan is available to 23.4% of Great Falls, so confirm availability at your address before choosing it.
About T-Mobile
Households that need solid streaming, video calls, and everyday internet may find T-Mobile’s 5G fixed wireless a good fit, with up to 498 Mbps download and 55 Mbps upload for $70/mo, or up to 354 Mbps download and 55 Mbps upload for $50/mo. Both plans have a Speed Score of 86/100, but they are available to 23.4% of Great Falls, so check your address first, and remember that fixed wireless can be less consistent than wired service where that is available.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: Fiber 5 Gig — faster than 99% of all internet options in Montana
- Fiber 5 GigFiber5,000 MbpsDownload99Our score$90Per month
- Fiber 2 GigFiber2,000 MbpsDownload99Our score$60Per month
- Fiber GigFiber1,000 MbpsDownload99Our score$50Per month
- Fiber 300/300Fiber300 MbpsDownload86Our score$30Per month
- Fiber 100/100Fiber100 MbpsDownload81Our score$20Per month
Source: Ziply Fiber official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Great Falls
Fiber provides low-latency, symmetrical performance for streaming, gaming, video calls, and large uploads, with Ziply Fiber plans ranging from up to 100/100 Mbps to up to 5000/5000 Mbps. The Fiber Gig plan is a top-tier option at up to 1000/1000 Mbps with a 99/100 Speed Score, above Great Falls’ city average of 76. Fiber Gig availability is limited to 4.7% of the city, so verify that fiber reaches your specific address before choosing it.
About Ziply Fiber
Fiber is excellent for everyday internet, supporting multiple users, 4K streaming, gaming, and large uploads with plans offering up to 5000 Mbps both ways and a Speed Score of 99/100 on the fastest tiers. Coverage is limited to 4.7% of Great Falls for Fiber Gig and lower tiers, so check your address to confirm that Ziply’s strong fiber service is available to you.
Available Plans
Fiber
Fiber
Best plan here: 1Gig Fiber Internet — faster than 99% of all internet options in Montana
- 1Gig Fiber InternetFiber1,000 MbpsDownload99Our score$49.99Per month
Source: TDS Telecom official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Great Falls
At $49.99/mo, TDS Telecom’s 1Gig Fiber Internet buys up to 1000 Mbps download and up to 1000 Mbps upload, making it a strong value for gigabit service. Its 99/100 Speed Score makes it an excellent, top-tier option and places it above Great Falls’ city average of 76. Availability is address-specific, and this fiber plan is shown for 2.6% of the city, so confirm that fiber reaches your address.
About TDS Telecom
At $49.99 per month, TDS Telecom offers excellent value with up to 1000 Mbps both ways on its 1Gig Fiber plan, backed by a 99/100 Speed Score. That fiber plan is available to 2.6% of Great Falls, so it is a strong choice if your address is covered, but check availability before counting on TDS for fast service.
Available Plans
Fiber
Konceptio Data Services LLC
Speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Price
Speed Score: Faster than 99% of all internet options in Montana
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Great Falls
At 2.2% of Great Falls, Konceptio Data Services LLC has a limited city footprint, so availability at your specific address is unlikely. Where its fiber reaches, it is a top-tier option with up to 1000 Mbps download, up to 1000 Mbps upload, and a 99/100 Speed Score.
About Konceptio Data Services LLC
Konceptio Data Services LLC reaches just 2.2% of Great Falls, so most shoppers will need to confirm availability at their address. Where available, its fiber plan offers up to 1000 Mbps both ways and a 99/100 Speed Score, making it an excellent choice for streaming, remote work, gaming, and multiple users, but this high-quality option is limited to the small area it covers.
Available Plans
Fiber
Best plan here: 5G Home Plus — faster than 86% of all internet options in Montana
- 5G Home Plus$45/mo promotional rate, then $70/mo5G Fixed Wireless1,000 MbpsDownload86Our score$45Per month
- 5G Home$35/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo5G Fixed Wireless300 MbpsDownload86Our score$35Per month
Source: Verizon official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Adequate
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Great Falls
5G fixed wireless can handle everyday streaming, video calls, and browsing, with 5G Home Plus offering speeds up to 1000 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload. Verizon’s Speed Score of 86/100 is above Great Falls’ city average of 76, making it a competitive option, although wireless conditions can affect consistency compared with wired service. Availability is address-specific, and the listed plans reach 47.0% of Great Falls, with 5G Home offering up to 300 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload at the promotional rate.
About Verizon
Verizon’s 5G fixed wireless service offers strong everyday performance, with 5G Home Plus providing up to 1000 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload, or 5G Home providing up to 300 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload, enough for streaming, video calls, and multiple connected devices. Both plans are available to 47.0% of Great Falls, so check your address carefully, and compare fiber or cable options first if available since fixed wireless is adequate but may be less consistent than a wired connection.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Triangle Communications
Speeds up to 100 Mbps
Price
Speed Score: Faster than 80% of all internet options in Montana
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Excellent
Adequate
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Great Falls
Fiber is an excellent choice for streaming, video calls, gaming, and multiple connected devices, with speeds up to 100 Mbps down and 20 Mbps up and an 80/100 Speed Score. The fiber plan covers 5.6% of Great Falls, so your address determines whether it is available; elsewhere, Triangle lists licensed fixed wireless at up to 10 Mbps down and 1 Mbps up with a 17/100 Speed Score, which has limited performance compared with alternatives.
About Triangle Communications
Fiber is the standout connection here, with up to 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload for streaming, video calls, and multiple connected devices. It is available in 5.6% of census blocks, making the good option highly address-dependent, while licensed fixed wireless offers only up to 10 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload in 0.6% of census blocks, so check your address for fiber or another faster option first.
Available Plans
Fiber
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: Fusion — slower than 57% of all internet options in Montana
- Fusion$94.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $119.99/moSatellite100 MbpsDownload43Our score$94.99Per month
- Select$49.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $74.99/moSatellite50 MbpsDownload24Our score$49.99Per month
- Lite$39.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $49.99/moSatellite25 MbpsDownload10Our score$39.99Per month
Source: HughesNet official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows below average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and is an indicator that there are better options in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Great Falls
At $94.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $119.99/mo, HughesNet Fusion buys up to 100 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload, but its 43/100 Speed Score is below the city average of 76. Because this is satellite service, its higher latency and limited performance compared with alternatives make it worth checking what other providers can serve your address, even though Fusion is available to 100.0% of Great Falls.
About HughesNet
At $39.99/mo for the first 12 months, HughesNet’s Lite plan buys up to 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload, while Select costs $49.99/mo for up to 50 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload, and Fusion costs $94.99/mo for up to 100 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload. All three satellite plans have below-average Speed Scores, so HughesNet is best viewed as a widely available fallback for basic use, and you should check your address for faster cable or fiber options before choosing it, even though each plan is available to 100.0% of Great Falls.
Available Plans
Gso Satellite
Best plan here: Viasat Essentials — slower than 76% of all internet options in Montana
- Viasat EssentialsSatellite55 MbpsDownload24Our score$69.99Per month
- Viasat UnleashedSatellite34 MbpsDownload10Our score$99.99Per month
Source: Viasat Inc official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows below average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and is an indicator that there are better options in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Great Falls
Viasat is a limited-performance option in Great Falls, so consider checking other providers first. Its Viasat Essentials satellite plan offers up to 55 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload with a Speed Score of 24/100, below the city average of 76, and is listed as available to 102.7% of the city. Satellite’s higher latency can affect gaming, video calls, and other interactive uses, so confirm what alternatives reach your specific address.
About Viasat Inc
Viasat Inc is mainly a fallback option in Great Falls, so check whether faster cable or fiber service is available at your address first. Its fastest plan, Viasat Essentials, offers up to 55 Mbps download and up to 4 Mbps upload for $69.99/mo, with a Speed Score of 24/100 and availability to 102.7% of the city, while Viasat Unleashed offers up to 34 Mbps download and up to 4 Mbps upload for $99.99/mo, with a 10/100 score and the same availability. Because both options use satellite, latency and upload limits may make them less suitable for modern work, gaming, and heavy streaming.
Available Plans
Gso Satellite
Gso Satellite
The Montana Internet Corporation
Speeds up to 25 Mbps
Price
Speed Score: Slower than 56% of all internet options in Montana
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows below average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and is an indicator that there are better options in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Adequate
Poor
Adequate
Poor
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Great Falls
Reaching 16.3% of Great Falls, The Montana Internet Corporation’s fixed-wireless plan is available at a limited share of local addresses, so confirm service at yours. With speeds up to 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload and a Speed Score of 44/100, it offers adequate performance for basic use but limited performance compared with alternatives, so consider checking other providers first if you need faster or more consistent service.
About The Montana Internet Corporation
The Montana Internet Corporation reaches 16.3% of Great Falls, so availability is limited and many addresses will not qualify. Its local offering is fixed wireless with speeds up to 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload, a below-average option that may handle basic browsing but feel insufficient for multiple modern uses, so check your address for faster alternatives first.
Available Plans
Lbr Fixed Wireless
Every plan available in Great Falls
All 21 product lines from the 8 providers with published pricing here, showing the price you would be quoted today and what it reverts to.
Showing 10 of 21 plans
- StarlinkResidential – Max400 MbpsDownload78Our score$130Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- StarlinkResidential – 100 Mbps100 MbpsDownload55Our score$55Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- StarlinkResidential – 200 Mbps200 MbpsDownload55Our score$85Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- SpectrumInternet Gig$60/mo for the first 12 months, then $70/mo1,000 MbpsDownload93Our score$60$70Per month~58.6%CoverageCable
- HughesNetFusion$94.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $119.99/mo100 MbpsDownload43Our score$94.99$119.99Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- Verizon5G Home$35/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo300 MbpsDownload86Our score$35$60Per month~47%Coverage5G Fixed Wireless
- Verizon5G Home Plus$45/mo promotional rate, then $70/mo1,000 MbpsDownload86Our score$45$70Per month~47%Coverage5G Fixed Wireless
- SpectrumInternet Advantage100 MbpsDownload59Our score$30Per month~58.6%CoverageCable
- SpectrumInternet Premier$40/mo for the first 12 months, then $50/mo500 MbpsDownload59Our score$40$50Per month~58.6%CoverageCable
- Viasat IncViasat Essentials55 MbpsDownload24Our score$69.99Per month~102.7%CoverageSatellite
Prices are the current promotional rate where one is advertised. Sourced monthly from each provider’s own site; availability varies by address.
Best Fit by Household Type in Great Falls
Best Fit
Students & Roommates
Choose Spectrum Internet Advantage for 100 Mbps cable reaching 58.6% of Great Falls, where your address qualifies.
Spectrum reaches 69.7% in Northside, 70.8% in Riverview, and 69.9% in ZIP 59403.
Check first: Confirm cable availability at the exact address; citywide coverage is not universal.
Best Fit
Remote Workers
Check 3 Rivers fiber first: 1,000/1,000 Mbps reaches approximately 20% of Great Falls.
Its symmetrical speed suits video calls and uploads, while Westside lists 10.6% coverage.
Check first: Fiber is address-specific; Westside’s 3 Rivers listing covers 10.6%, not every home.
Best Fit
Gamers & Streamers
Try Spectrum Internet Gig for 1,000 Mbps cable reaching 58.6% of Great Falls.
Spectrum leads the listed ZIP shares: 69.7% in Northside, 70.8% in Riverview, and 95.5% in ZIP 59406.
Check first: The 1,000 Mbps tier remains limited to Spectrum’s 58.6% city footprint; verify the address.
Best Fit
Rural & Edge-of-City Homes
Choose Starlink Residential – 100 Mbps, reaching 100% of Great Falls.
Its 100 Mbps plan reaches 100%, unlike local wired and fixed-wireless options with smaller listed footprints.
Check first: Confirm the exact address; wired provider footprints range from about 2% to 64.5%.
Top ZIP-Level Insights in Great Falls
Northside
Spectrum is currently the strongest option for Broad cable coverage.
Spectrum reaches 69.7% of ZIP 59401 in Northside, while Ziply Fiber’s 6,000 Mbps fiber reaches 18.1%.
Westside
Spectrum is currently the strongest option for Cable plus fiber alternatives.
Spectrum covers 53.8% of ZIP 59404; TDS fiber reaches 12.9% and 3 Rivers fiber reaches 10.6%.
Riverview
Spectrum is currently the strongest option for Strong cable availability.
Spectrum reaches 70.8% of ZIP 59405, while Starlink reaches 12.4% and 3 Rivers fiber reaches 8.8%.
ZIP 59406
Spectrum is currently the strongest option for Maximum listed cable reach.
Spectrum reaches 95.5% of ZIP 59406, the strongest listed Spectrum share among these Great Falls ZIPs.
Great Falls Internet FAQs
What is the fastest internet provider in Great Falls, MT?
TDS Telecom is the fastest listed provider: its 8,000/8,000 Mbps symmetrical fiber reaches approximately 3% of Great Falls. Check your address carefully, because Ziply Fiber’s 6,000/6,000 Mbps fiber reaches approximately 4% and TDS’s 8,000/8,000 Mbps fiber reaches approximately 3%.
Can I get fiber internet in Great Falls, MT?
Yes—Great Falls has 13 listed providers overall, while fiber reaches approximately 20% through 3 Rivers Communications, 6% through Triangle Communications, 4% through Ziply Fiber, 3% through TDS Telecom, and 2% through Konceptio Data Services LLC. Availability is highly address-specific, so check whether your home falls inside a fiber footprint before choosing a plan.
What is the cheapest internet plan in Great Falls, MT?
Great Falls's cheapest listed plan is Ziply Fiber Fiber 100/100 at a promotional starting rate of $20/mo for 100 Mbps, reaching 4.7% of the city. Because its low price applies only where that plan is available, verify the exact address before relying on it.
What internet speed do I need for working from home in Great Falls, MT?
A 100 Mbps plan is a listed starting point: Spectrum Internet Advantage reaches 58.6% with cable, while Starlink Residential – 100 Mbps reaches 100% citywide. Compare address-level availability first, then select the plan whose listed speed matches your household's work, streaming, and upload needs.
Is Spectrum available in Northside, Great Falls, MT?
Yes—Spectrum’s 1,000 Mbps cable service reaches 69.7% of ZIP 59401, Northside. Ziply Fiber’s 6,000 Mbps fiber reaches 18.1% there, so Northside addresses can have different wired options and require an address-level availability check before ordering.
How We Analyze Internet in Great Falls
FCC Broadband Data
We use the FCC National Broadband Map, updated twice a year with provider-reported coverage at the census block level.
Speed Score
Our proprietary score weights technology type (fiber=100%, cable=85%, etc.) with download (70%) and upload (30%) speeds, ranked as a state percentile.
Coverage Calculation
Provider coverage shows what percentage of census blocks in Great Falls report service availability from each provider.
Data Coverage for Great Falls
How We Calculate Speed Score
Our Speed Score is a state-level percentile ranking (0-100) that shows how a provider’s service compares to all other internet options available in your state.
The Formula:
We calculate a raw performance score using:
Technology Factor × (Download Speed × 70% + Upload Speed × 30%)
Technology Factors:
Not all connections are equal. We weight each technology based on real-world reliability and performance:
- Fiber: 100% – Fastest, most reliable technology
- Cable: 85% – High speeds, shared neighborhood bandwidth
- Fixed Wireless (Licensed): 70% – Dedicated spectrum, weather-dependent
- Copper/DSL: 65% – Distance-limited, aging infrastructure
- Fixed Wireless (Unlicensed): 60% – Shared spectrum, variable performance
- Satellite (LEO): 40% – Low-earth orbit (e.g., Starlink), higher latency
- Satellite (GEO): 15% – Geostationary orbit, significant latency
Percentile Ranking:
After calculating raw scores, we rank every service option in your state by geographic coverage (census blocks served). A score of 85 means this service performs better than 85% of all internet options available in your state.
Data Source: FCC National Broadband Map data, updated twice a year.
How We Calculate Capabilities
Estimated Capabilities predict how well each internet plan supports common household activities based on speed requirements and connection type.
Rating Scale:
- Excellent – Optimal performance, handles peak usage easily
- Good – Reliable performance with minimal issues
- Fair – Functional but may experience slowdowns during heavy use
- Poor – Not recommended; expect frequent buffering or lag
How We Rate Each Category:
Streaming
Based on download speed. 4K streaming requires 25+ Mbps per stream; HD requires 5+ Mbps. We account for multiple simultaneous streams.
Multi-device
Evaluates total bandwidth capacity divided by typical household device count (phones, tablets, smart TVs, computers). Fiber and cable handle many devices better than DSL or satellite.
Gaming
Considers both upload speed (for sending game data) and latency (ping time). Fiber and cable excel here; satellite connections struggle due to inherent signal delay.
Whole Home
Assesses whether the connection can reliably serve an entire household during peak evening hours. Factors in technology type (shared vs. dedicated bandwidth) and total speed capacity.
Note: Actual performance depends on your specific location, network congestion, and equipment quality.