In Butte there are 4 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 164 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.
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4 Internet Service Providers in Butte
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 Butte are not shown.
Butte Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 100.00% of Butte. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is ATC Communications. Now you can call companies in Butte with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Butte?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Butte.
Internet Speed Key
The average Butte home can get up to 164 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 8.97% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 21.79% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Butte.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Butte, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Butte?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Butte you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 8.97% of Butte homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 21.79%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 69.23%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Butte homes.
Internet Market Health in Butte
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Butte internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Butte based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.9 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Butte internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 3 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Butte homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, fixed wireless, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. Butte internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 3 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Butte badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Butte, along with details on where in Butte and at what speeds.
ATC Communications (Idaho) DSL in Butte, ID
ATC Communications DSL coverage
About 100.00%, or 78 people, have ATC Communications DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Butte area. ATC Communications is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Butte.
ATC Communications (Idaho) DSL download speeds
ATC Communications is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Butte. Versus other DSL providers in the area, ATC Communications DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Butte. The fastest plan anyone in Butte can order from ATC Communications goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Butte customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
ATC Communications (Idaho) DSL upload speeds
In Butte download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for ATC Communications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, ATC Communications is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Butte DSL providers. ATC Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Butte is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
ATC Communications (Idaho) Fiber in Butte, ID
ATC Communications fiber coverage
About 8.97%, or 7 people, have ATC Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and north Butte area. ATC Communications is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Butte.
ATC Communications (Idaho) fiber download speeds
ATC Communications is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Butte. Versus other fiber providers in the area, ATC Communications fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Butte. The fastest plan anyone in Butte can order from ATC Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Butte customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
ATC Communications (Idaho) fiber upload speeds
In Butte download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for ATC Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, ATC Communications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Butte fiber providers. ATC Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Butte is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Butte, ID
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 78.21%, or 61 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Butte area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Butte.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Butte. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Butte. The fastest plan anyone in Butte can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Butte customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Butte download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Butte fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Butte is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Butte Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Butte or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Butte compare to the rest of Idaho?
Internet speeds in Butte are much slower versus the average speeds in Idaho: 2,514 Mbps in Idaho versus 164 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Idaho is 98.92% versus 100.00% in Butte.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Butte are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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
- Arco, ID: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Butte City, ID: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Moore, ID: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Darlington, ID: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lost River, ID: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Howe, ID: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Leslie, ID: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Atomic City, ID: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mackay, ID: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Taber, ID: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Stryker, MT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Huegely, IL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hub, MS: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Howesville, IN: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- St. Andrews, WA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- St. Mary, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Homberg, IL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Stargo, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hollis, AR: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Steve, AR: less internet coverage, faster speeds