In Capitol there are 6 residential internet providers covering 77.78% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 296 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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6 Internet Service Providers in Capitol
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 Capitol are not shown.
Capitol 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
Availability maps for all providers in Capitol
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Internet service is available in 77.78% of Capitol. 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 West River Cooperative Telephone. Now you can call companies in Capitol with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Capitol?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Capitol.
Internet Speed Key
The average Capitol home can get up to 296 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 8.33% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 11.11% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Capitol.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Capitol, and slower in the south areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Capitol?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Capitol you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 66.67% of Capitol homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 11.11%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 22.22% of Capitol homes.
Internet Market Health in Capitol
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Capitol 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 Capitol based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.2 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.1 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.1 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Capitol 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, Capitol homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber and fixed wireless, 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. Capitol internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 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, Capitol badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Capitol, along with details on where in Capitol and at what speeds.
West River Cooperative Telephone Fiber in Capitol, MT
West River Cooperative Telephone fiber coverage
About 58.33%, or 42 people, have West River Cooperative Telephone fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, east, central, southwest, southeast, and west Capitol area. West River Cooperative Telephone is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Capitol.
West River Cooperative Telephone fiber download speeds
West River Cooperative Telephone is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Capitol. Versus other fiber providers in the area, West River Cooperative Telephone fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Capitol. The fastest plan anyone in Capitol can order from West River Cooperative Telephone goes up to 250 Mbps, and all Capitol customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
West River Cooperative Telephone fiber upload speeds
In Capitol download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for West River Cooperative Telephone fiber. Compared to other ISPs, West River Cooperative Telephone is average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Capitol fiber providers. West River Cooperative Telephone offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Capitol is up to 250 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS Fiber in Capitol, MT
Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS fiber coverage
About 8.33%, or 6 people, have Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest Capitol area. Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Capitol.
Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS fiber download speeds
Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Capitol. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Capitol. The fastest plan anyone in Capitol can order from Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Capitol customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS fiber upload speeds
In Capitol download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Capitol fiber providers. Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Capitol is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS Fixed Wireless in Capitol, MT
Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS fixed wireless coverage
About 11.11%, or 8 people, have Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest Capitol area. Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Capitol.
Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS fixed wireless download speeds
Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Capitol. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Capitol. The fastest plan anyone in Capitol can order from Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Capitol customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS fixed wireless upload speeds
In Capitol download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Capitol fixed wireless providers. Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Capitol is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Capitol, MT
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 8.33%, or 6 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east Capitol area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Capitol.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Capitol. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Capitol. The fastest plan anyone in Capitol can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Capitol customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Capitol 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 one of the fastest compared to other Capitol fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Capitol is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Capitol, MT
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 8.33%, or 6 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east Capitol area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Capitol.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Capitol. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Capitol. The fastest plan anyone in Capitol can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Capitol customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Capitol 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 one of the fastest compared to other Capitol fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Capitol is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Capitol Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Capitol or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Capitol compare to the rest of Montana?
Internet speeds in Capitol are slower versus the average speeds in Montana: 1,506 Mbps in Montana versus 296 Mbps in the city. The state has less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Montana is 97.66% versus 77.78% in Capitol.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Capitol 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
- Camp Crook, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Gustave, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mill Iron, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hammond, MT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ridgeway, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ladner, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Harding, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ekalaka, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Buffalo, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Alzada, MT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Southside, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Enos Corner, IN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- South Blue Hill, ME: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Empire City, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lac La Belle, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lambert Lake, ME: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Eloise, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- South Sandisfield, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lancer, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ellisonville, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds