In East Helena there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 80.66% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 18 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all DSL internet providers in East Helena, MT.
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East Helena, MT Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in East Helena
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in East Helena are not shown.
East Helena Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in East Helena is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 80.66% of East Helena. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Centurylink. Call one of the companies with service in East Helena above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in East Helena?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in East Helena.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average East Helena home can get up to 18 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 60 Mbps, which 12.49% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 68.04% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in East Helena.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of East Helena, and slower in the central areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in East Helena?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in East Helena you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 27.87% of East Helena homes.
- Cable is fastest for 49.92% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 21.57%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of East Helena homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in East Helena, along with details on where in East Helena and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in East Helena, MT
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 80.66%, or 3,907 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire East Helena area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of East Helena.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in East Helena. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout East Helena. The fastest plan anyone in East Helena can order from Centurylink goes up to 60 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for East Helena customers is up to 18 Mbps.
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- 15.5% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 84.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In East Helena download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other East Helena DSL providers. Centurylink offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in East Helena is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 1.6 Mbps.
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- 15.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 84.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
East Helena DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to East Helena or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in East Helena compare to the rest of Montana?
DSL internet speeds in East Helena are much faster versus the average speeds in Montana: 0.00 Mbps in Montana versus 18 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Montana is 0.00% versus 80.66% in East Helena.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around East Helena are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does DSL internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Helena Valley Southeast, MT: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
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- Helena Valley West Central, MT: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Clancy, MT: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Helena West Side, MT: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Winston, MT: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Helena Valley Northwest, MT: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Fort Harrison, MT: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
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- Boulevard Park, WA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
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