In Dayton there are 5 residential internet providers covering 95.19% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 98 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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5 Internet Service Providers in Dayton
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 Dayton are not shown.
Dayton 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 95.19% of Dayton. 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 T-Mobile Home Internet. Now you can call companies in Dayton with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Dayton?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Dayton.
Internet Speed Key
The average Dayton home can get up to 98 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 93.27% 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 Dayton.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Dayton, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Dayton?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Dayton 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 less than 1% of Dayton homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 94.71%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 4.81% of Dayton homes.
Internet Market Health in Dayton
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Dayton 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 Dayton based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.2 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.0 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.5 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Dayton 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, Dayton homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless and dsl, 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. Dayton internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 2 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, Dayton badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Dayton, along with details on where in Dayton and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Dayton, MT
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 93.75%, or 390 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, west, southwest, central, northwest, north, and south Dayton area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Dayton.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dayton. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Dayton. The fastest plan anyone in Dayton can order from Centurylink goes up to 40 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Dayton customers is up to 19 Mbps.
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- 30.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 70.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Dayton 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 Dayton 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 Dayton 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 2.0 Mbps.
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- 20.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 10.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 70.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Dayton, MT
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 93.27%, or 388 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, west, southwest, central, northwest, north, and south Dayton area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Dayton.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dayton. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Dayton. The fastest plan anyone in Dayton can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Dayton 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 Dayton 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 the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Dayton 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 Dayton is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
MontanaSky West Fixed Wireless in Dayton, MT
MontanaSky West fixed wireless coverage
About 25.72%, or 107 people, have MontanaSky West fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, west, south, and southeast Dayton area. MontanaSky West is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Dayton.
MontanaSky West fixed wireless download speeds
MontanaSky West is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dayton. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, MontanaSky West fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Dayton. The fastest plan anyone in Dayton can order from MontanaSky West goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Dayton customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
MontanaSky West fixed wireless upload speeds
In Dayton download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for MontanaSky West fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, MontanaSky West is average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Dayton fixed wireless providers. MontanaSky West offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Dayton is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Dayton Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Dayton or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Dayton compare to the rest of Montana?
Internet speeds in Dayton are slower versus the average speeds in Montana: 1,506 Mbps in Montana versus 98 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Montana is 97.66% versus 95.19% in Dayton.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Dayton 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
- Elmo, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Proctor, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rollins, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Big Arm, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lakeside, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bear Dance, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Polson, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Somers, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Woods Bay, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Niarada, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Hidalgo, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Howard, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Houstonville, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Houcktown, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Horrell, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hopeful, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Holy Cross, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Torrey, UT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hollandsburg, IN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Holdcroft, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds