In Essex there are 4 residential internet providers covering 56.89% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 13 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 Essex
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 Essex are not shown.
Essex 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 Essex
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Internet service is available in 56.89% of Essex. 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 Centurylink. Now you can call companies in Essex with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Essex?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Essex.
Internet Speed Key
The average Essex home can get up to 13 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 25 Mbps, which 11.98% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 44.91% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Essex.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Essex, and slower in the east areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Essex?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Essex you live. If speed is your main concern, DSL will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Essex homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 44.91%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 11.98%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 43.11% of Essex homes.
Internet Market Health in Essex
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Essex 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 Essex 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): 1.2 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 0.2 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Essex 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, Essex homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl 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. Essex internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 1 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, Essex badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Essex, along with details on where in Essex and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Essex, MT
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 56.89%, or 95 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Essex area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Essex.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Essex. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Essex. The fastest plan anyone in Essex can order from Centurylink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Essex customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Essex 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 Essex DSL providers. Centurylink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Essex is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Essex, MT
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 11.98%, or 20 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast Essex 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 very small piece of Essex.
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 Essex. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Essex. The fastest plan anyone in Essex can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Essex customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Essex 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 Essex 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 Essex is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Essex Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Essex or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Essex compare to the rest of Montana?
Internet speeds in Essex are slower versus the average speeds in Montana: 1,506 Mbps in Montana versus 13 Mbps in the city. The state has far less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Montana is 97.66% versus 56.89% in Essex.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Essex 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.
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