TV and Internet Providers in Butte, MT


In Butte there are 11 residential internet providers covering 98.99% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 3,230 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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11 Internet Service Providers in Butte

Centurylink | DSL

Availability:

96.29%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

Spectrum | Cable

Availability:

90.33%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

TDS | Fiber

Availability:

32.09%

Avg. Speed:

8,000 Mbps

Spectrum | Fiber

Availability:

4.88%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Visionary Broadband | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

95.72%

Avg. Speed:

98 Mbps

EarthLink | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

83.72%

Avg. Speed:

35 Mbps

AT&T | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

83.72%

Avg. Speed:

35 Mbps

Verizon | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

68.40%

Avg. Speed:

300 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

57.00%

Avg. Speed:

35 Mbps

Global Net | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

7.96%

Avg. Speed:

23 Mbps

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

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Internet service is available in 98.99% 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 TDS. 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.

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The average Butte home can get up to 3,230 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 8,000 Mbps, which 32.09% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Butte.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Butte, and slower in the west 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, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 36.25% of Butte homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 58.04% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 4.60%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.01% of Butte homes.

 

Internet Market Health in Butte

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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: 6.3 (very healthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.3 (very healthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.4 (healthy)

Overall, competition is very healthy.

Butte internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Butte homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, cable, 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 worse. Butte internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 8 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 is doing quite well.

 

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.

Centurylink DSL in Butte, MT

Centurylink DSL coverage

About 96.29%, or 30,410 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Butte area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Butte.

 

Centurylink DSL download speeds

Centurylink is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Butte. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Butte. The fastest plan anyone in Butte 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 Butte customers is up to 15 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Centurylink customers in Butte. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 8.2% up to 60.0 Mbps
  • 4.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 87.8% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Centurylink DSL upload speeds

In Butte 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 Butte DSL providers. Centurylink offers 4 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 Butte is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 1.4 Mbps.

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Centurylink's Butte DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 0.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 8.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 3.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 87.8% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Spectrum Cable in Butte, MT

Spectrum cable coverage

About 90.33%, or 28,527 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Butte area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Butte.

 

Spectrum cable download speeds

Spectrum is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Butte. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Butte. The fastest plan anyone in Butte can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Butte customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Spectrum customers in Butte. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Spectrum cable upload speeds

In Butte download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Butte cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Butte is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Spectrum's Butte cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

TDS Fiber in Butte, MT

TDS fiber coverage

About 32.09%, or 10,135 people, have TDS fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, east, south, central, and southwest Butte area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Butte.

 

TDS fiber download speeds

TDS is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Butte. Versus other fiber providers in the area, TDS fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Butte. The fastest plan anyone in Butte can order from TDS goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all Butte customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to TDS customers in Butte. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps

 

TDS fiber upload speeds

In Butte download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for TDS fiber. Compared to other ISPs, TDS is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Butte fiber providers. TDS offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Butte is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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TDS's Butte fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Spectrum Fiber in Butte, MT

Spectrum fiber coverage

About 4.88%, or 1,540 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, southwest, south, northwest, and west Butte area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Butte.

 

Spectrum fiber download speeds

Spectrum is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Butte. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Butte. The fastest plan anyone in Butte can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Butte customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Spectrum customers in Butte. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Spectrum fiber upload speeds

In Butte download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Butte fiber providers. Spectrum offers 2 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 Butte is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 447 Mbps.

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Spectrum's Butte fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 88.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
  • 11.4% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Visionary Broadband Fixed Wireless in Butte, MT

Visionary Broadband fixed wireless coverage

About 95.72%, or 30,230 people, have Visionary Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Butte area. Visionary Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Butte.

 

Visionary Broadband fixed wireless download speeds

Visionary Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Butte. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Visionary Broadband fixed wireless is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Butte. The fastest plan anyone in Butte can order from Visionary Broadband goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Butte customers is up to 98 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Visionary Broadband customers in Butte. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 97.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 3.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Visionary Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds

In Butte download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Visionary Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Visionary Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Butte fixed wireless providers. Visionary Broadband offers 4 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 Butte is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Visionary Broadband customers can get speeds up to 20 Mbps.

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Visionary Broadband's Butte fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 97.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 3.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Butte, MT

EarthLink fixed wireless coverage

About 83.72%, or 26,440 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Butte area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Butte.

 

EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds

EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Butte. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Butte. The fastest plan anyone in Butte can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Butte customers is up to 35 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to EarthLink customers in Butte. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 13.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 86.7% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds

In Butte download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Butte fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 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 Butte is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 5.3 Mbps.

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EarthLink's Butte fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 13.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 86.7% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Butte, MT

AT&T fixed wireless coverage

About 83.72%, or 26,440 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Butte area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Butte.

 

AT&T fixed wireless download speeds

AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Butte. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Butte. The fastest plan anyone in Butte can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Butte customers is up to 35 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in Butte. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 13.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 86.7% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds

In Butte download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Butte fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 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 Butte is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 5.3 Mbps.

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AT&T's Butte fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 13.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 86.7% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Butte, MT

Verizon fixed wireless coverage

About 68.40%, or 21,603 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Butte area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Butte.

 

Verizon fixed wireless download speeds

Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Butte. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Butte. The fastest plan anyone in Butte can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Butte customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Verizon customers in Butte. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps

 

Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds

In Butte download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Butte fixed wireless providers. Verizon 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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Verizon's Butte fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Butte, MT

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 57.00%, or 18,003 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 a majority 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 below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Butte. The fastest plan anyone in Butte can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Butte customers is up to 35 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in Butte. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 13.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 86.1% up to 25.0 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 below average compared to other Butte fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 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 Butte is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 5.4 Mbps.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's Butte fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 13.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 86.1% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Global Net Fixed Wireless in Butte, MT

Global Net fixed wireless coverage

About 7.96%, or 2,515 people, have Global Net fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Butte area. Global Net is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Butte.

 

Global Net fixed wireless download speeds

Global Net is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Butte. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Global Net fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Butte. The fastest plan anyone in Butte can order from Global Net goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Butte customers is up to 23 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Global Net customers in Butte. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 89.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 10.2% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Global Net fixed wireless upload speeds

In Butte download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Global Net fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Global Net is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Butte fixed wireless providers. Global Net 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 Butte is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Global Net customers can get speeds up to 4.7 Mbps.

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Global Net's Butte fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 2.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 86.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 10.2% up to 1.0 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 Montana?

Internet speeds in Butte are much faster versus the average speeds in Montana: 1,506 Mbps in Montana versus 3,230 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Montana is 97.66% versus 98.99% 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.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5970198.78%
59703100.00%
5975099.09%
5974886.29%
5972792.57%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5975689.64%
5975996.26%
5963187.50%
5971197.36%
5975195.92%

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