Who is our top ranked provider in Pinesdale MT? [Updated]

Pinesdale, MT High Speed Internet Service

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 5 choices for service in Pinesdale, 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 Pinesdale 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	CenturyLink	DSL, Fiber	60 Mbps	5 Mbps	98.2%
2	Grizzly Broadband	wireless	33 Mbps	33 Mbps	81.6%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	Rocky Mountain Internet	wireless	40 Mbps	10 Mbps	25.5%

Pinesdale MT Internet Access Options

When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does Pinesdale have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

Broadband Internet Speeds

For most users, the average download speed of their internet service is more important than their upload speed. However, upload speed plays at least some role for all users.
Average upload speeds in Pinesdale of 4.1 Mbps are faster than the Ravalli County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for Montana.

Pinesdale Internet Access Facts

DSL internet is available to 46.7% of the Ravalli County population
The average internet download speed in Pinesdale is 15.34 Mbps based upon 40 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 0.0% of the Pinesdale population
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.0% of Pinesdale residents
There are 5 residential internet providers in Pinesdale, MT providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Pinesdale is 51.7% faster than the Ravalli County average and 52.7% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

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 Pinesdale 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 CenturyLink as the top provider for Pinesdale, Montana.

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

The following zip codes were used: 59841

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

Click through to see how the Pinesdale broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Big Timber, Bigfork, Clinton, Columbus, Livingston, Lockwood, Shelby

Who has the fastest internet service in Pinesdale?

ViaSat with a download speed of 100 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Pinesdale.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Pinesdale - CenturyLink.

What is an internet data cap?

Some internet providers on their lowest end plans limit the amount of data that can be downloaded in a month. Like cellular phone plans, when that usage limit is hit, an additional charge is added to the customer's bill. Data caps are typically 1TB or more. In a month you could send 40,000 emails, streaming music 24 hours a data, surf the web 24 hours a day plus stream HD video 12 hours a day and still not hit a 1TB limit. Fewer than 10% of customers hit their data caps in a month.

What is fixed wireless internet service?

Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 5 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Pinesdale, MT residents.

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.

Pinesdale 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.