Best Frenchtown Internet Service Providers

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 5 choices for service in Frenchtown, MT that meet this minimum speed threshold. Of course, many households will find this minimum speed is not sufficient for their needs, especially if they often have multiple downloads occurring simultaneously.
We aim to help you find the best choice when shopping for high speed internet service in Frenchtown by using our ranking algorithm that takes into consideration the upload speed, download speed, coverage area and overall value. A summary of our results is as follows:

Rank Provider Tech Max Download Speed Max Upload Speed Availability
1Grizzly Broadbandwireless33 Mbps33 Mbps86.5%
2BlackfootFiber500 Mbps500 Mbps20.9%
3ViaSatSatellite100 Mbps3 Mbps100%
4HughesNetSatellite25 Mbps3 Mbps100%
5Internet ConnectDSL30 Mbps6 Mbps25.4%
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Frenchtown MT Internet Access Options

More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in Frenchtown which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

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Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Frenchtown compare to Missoula County? The average speed in Frenchtown is 8.89 Mbps which is slower than Missoula County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is slower than the Montana average of 16.02 Mbps.

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Frenchtown Internet Access Facts

  • The average upload speed in Frenchtown is 2.83 Mbps. This is 40.2% slower than the average in Montana and 75.6% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps

  • The average download speed in Frenchtown is 27.3% slower than the Missoula County average and 72.6% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

  • The average upload speed in Frenchtown is 2.83 Mbps. This is 21.2% slower than the Missoula County average and 75.6% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps

  • Cable internet is available to 83.0% of Missoula County residents

  • Fiber optic internet is available to 9.9% of Missoula County residents

  • The average internet download speed in Missoula County is 12.22 Mbps based upon 224336 samples taken in the past year

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Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Frenchtown residents who have access to each of these technology types.


Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Grizzly Broadband as the top provider for Frenchtown, Montana.

How do the internet speeds in Frenchtown compare to other cities in Montana?

Click through to see how the Frenchtown broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Black Eagle, Boulder, Fort Benton, Helena Valley Northwest, King Arthur Park, Malmstrom Afb, Scobey

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.

What is Mbps?

Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.

What download speed do I need to stream movies?

For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Frenchtown, Montana?

The following zip codes were used: 59808 and 59834

Who has the fastest internet service in Frenchtown?

Blackfoot with a download speed of 500 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Frenchtown.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Frenchtown - Internet Connect.




Frenchtown Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.


DISH

  • 290+ channels
  • Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
  • 4 video package tiers
  • Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
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Hulu Live TV

  • 75+ channels
  • Access to premium Hulu originals
  • Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
  • 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
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YouTube TV

  • 85+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
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DIRECTV stream

  • 140+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network and sports coverage
  • Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
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fuboTV

  • 180+ channels
  • 1000 hours of cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages
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Sling

  • 50+ channels
  • 50 hours of DVR storage
  • No annual contracts
  • Up to 4 simultaneous streams across a wide variety of devices
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