Who is our top ranked provider in Helena Valley Northwest MT? [Updated]

Helena Valley Northwest, Montana Broadband Internet Service

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 5 choices for service in Helena Valley Northwest, 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 Helena Valley Northwest 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
1	Spectrum	Cable	940 Mbps	35 Mbps	78.9%
2	The Montana Internet	wireless	40 Mbps	30 Mbps	100.0%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	CenturyLink	DSL	60 Mbps	5 Mbps	37.7%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Helena Valley Northwest MT Internet Access Options

Studies have shown that the competition from having two or more broadband internet providers in a community leads to lower prices and better overall service.
The chart below graphs the segment of the population which has a choice of internet providers at four different ranges of download speeds.

Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Helena Valley Northwest are compared to Lewis and Clark County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Montana overall?
Average download speeds in Helena Valley Northwest of 32.3 Mbps are faster than the Lewis and Clark County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for Montana.

Helena Valley Northwest Internet Access Facts

The average internet download speed in Lewis and Clark County is 15.76 Mbps based upon 118064 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Helena Valley Northwest is 101.6% faster than the average in Montana and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Helena Valley Northwest is 7.19 Mbps. This is 43.8% faster than the Lewis and Clark County average and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 78.9% of the Helena Valley Northwest population
DSL internet is available to 100.0% of Helena Valley Northwest residents
DSL internet is available to 23.4% of the Lewis and Clark County population

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 Helena Valley Northwest 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 Spectrum as the top provider for Helena Valley Northwest, Montana.

How do the internet speeds in Helena Valley Northwest compare to other cities in Montana?

Click through to see how the Helena Valley Northwest broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Black Eagle, Boulder, Clinton, Kalispell, Roundup, Seeley Lake, Whitefish

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 Helena Valley Northwest, Montana?

The following zip codes were used: 59602

Who has the fastest internet service in Helena Valley Northwest?

Spectrum with a download speed of 940 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Helena Valley Northwest.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Helena Valley Northwest - CenturyLink.

Helena Valley Northwest 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.