In Ekalaka there are 5 residential internet providers covering 78.70% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 968 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 Ekalaka
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 Ekalaka are not shown.
Ekalaka 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 78.70% of Ekalaka. 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 Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS. Now you can call companies in Ekalaka with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Ekalaka?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Ekalaka.
Internet Speed Key
The average Ekalaka home can get up to 968 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 75.10% 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 250 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Ekalaka.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Ekalaka, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Ekalaka?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Ekalaka you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 75.24% of Ekalaka homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.46%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 21.30% of Ekalaka homes.
Internet Market Health in Ekalaka
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Ekalaka 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 Ekalaka based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.8 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Ekalaka internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 2 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Ekalaka homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, 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. Ekalaka internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 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, Ekalaka badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Ekalaka, along with details on where in Ekalaka and at what speeds.
Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS Fiber in Ekalaka, MT
Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS fiber coverage
About 72.20%, or 522 people, have Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, central, northeast, north, and southeast Ekalaka area. Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Ekalaka.
Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS fiber download speeds
Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ekalaka. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ekalaka. The fastest plan anyone in Ekalaka can order from Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Ekalaka customers can get this speed.
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Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS fiber upload speeds
In Ekalaka download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Ekalaka fiber providers. Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ekalaka is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Range Fiber in Ekalaka, MT
Range fiber coverage
About 2.90%, or 21 people, have Range fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest and northwest Ekalaka area. Range is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Ekalaka.
Range fiber download speeds
Range is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ekalaka. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Range fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ekalaka. The fastest plan anyone in Ekalaka can order from Range goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Ekalaka customers can get this speed.
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Range fiber upload speeds
In Ekalaka download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Range fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Range is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Ekalaka fiber providers. Range offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ekalaka is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Verizon Fixed Wireless in Ekalaka, MT
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 65.70%, or 475 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, central, northeast, and north Ekalaka area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Ekalaka.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ekalaka. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ekalaka. The fastest plan anyone in Ekalaka can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Ekalaka customers can get this speed.
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Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ekalaka 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 Ekalaka fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ekalaka is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Ekalaka Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Ekalaka or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Ekalaka compare to the rest of Montana?
Internet speeds in Ekalaka are slower versus the average speeds in Montana: 1,506 Mbps in Montana versus 968 Mbps in the city. The state has less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Montana is 97.66% versus 78.70% in Ekalaka.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Ekalaka 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
- Mill Iron, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Willard, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Webster, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hammond, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Capitol, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Boyes, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ridgeway, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Plevna, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Gustave, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mizpah, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- New Richmond, IN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Orpha, WY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Orange Mills, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Hero, VT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Nora, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Nodine, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Neyami, GA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Newtown, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Newry, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- New Vineyard, ME: more internet coverage, faster speeds