In Shepherd there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 69.49% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 56 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 Shepherd, MT.
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Shepherd, MT Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Shepherd
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 Shepherd are not shown.
Shepherd Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Shepherd is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 69.49% of Shepherd. 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 Shepherd above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Shepherd?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Shepherd.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Shepherd home can get up to 56 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 3.49% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 9.85% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Shepherd.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Shepherd, and slower in the central areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Shepherd?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Shepherd you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 17.56% of Shepherd homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 82.44%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Shepherd homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Shepherd, along with details on where in Shepherd and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Shepherd, MT
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 69.49%, or 2,490 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, southeast, central, east, southwest, and west Shepherd area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Shepherd.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shepherd. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Shepherd. The fastest plan anyone in Shepherd can order from Centurylink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Shepherd customers is up to 56 Mbps.
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- 5.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 25.8% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 37.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 18.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 14.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Shepherd download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Shepherd DSL providers. Centurylink offers 6 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 Shepherd is up to 40 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 7.1 Mbps.
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- 3.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 27.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 35.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 17.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 14.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Shepherd DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Shepherd or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Shepherd compare to the rest of Montana?
DSL internet speeds in Shepherd are much faster versus the average speeds in Montana: 0.00 Mbps in Montana versus 56 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Montana is 0.00% versus 69.49% in Shepherd.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Shepherd 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
- Huntley, MT: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
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- Lockwood, MT: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Ballantine, MT: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Billings, MT: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Acton, MT: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hesper, MT: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pompeys Pillar, MT: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Laurel, MT: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Campton, KY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
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- Falconer, NY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- George West, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Goulding, FL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Gunnison, UT: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Howards Grove, WI: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Piedmont, MO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
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