In Fortine there are 6 residential internet providers covering 96.33% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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 Fortine
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 Fortine are not shown.
Fortine 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 96.33% of Fortine. 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 InterBel Telephone Cooperative. Now you can call companies in Fortine with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Fortine?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Fortine.
Internet Speed Key
The average Fortine home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 96.33% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Fortine?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Fortine you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 96.33% of Fortine homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.67% of Fortine homes.
Internet Market Health in Fortine
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Fortine 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 Fortine based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.1 (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.
Fortine internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Fortine 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 similar. Fortine internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 4 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, Fortine badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Fortine, along with details on where in Fortine and at what speeds.
InterBel Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Fortine, MT
InterBel Telephone Cooperative fiber coverage
About 96.33%, or 892 people, have InterBel Telephone Cooperative fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Fortine area. InterBel Telephone Cooperative is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Fortine.
InterBel Telephone Cooperative fiber download speeds
InterBel Telephone Cooperative is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fortine. Versus other fiber providers in the area, InterBel Telephone Cooperative fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fortine. The fastest plan anyone in Fortine can order from InterBel Telephone Cooperative goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Fortine customers can get this speed.
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InterBel Telephone Cooperative fiber upload speeds
In Fortine download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for InterBel Telephone Cooperative fiber. Compared to other ISPs, InterBel Telephone Cooperative is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Fortine fiber providers. InterBel Telephone Cooperative offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fortine is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Fortine, MT
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 4.86%, or 45 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, east, and northwest Fortine 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 Fortine.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fortine. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fortine. The fastest plan anyone in Fortine can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Fortine 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 Fortine 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 one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Fortine 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 Fortine is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Fortine, MT
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 1.73%, or 16 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and central Fortine 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 Fortine.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fortine. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fortine. The fastest plan anyone in Fortine can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Fortine customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Fortine download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Fortine fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fortine is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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AT&T Fixed Wireless in Fortine, MT
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 1.73%, or 16 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and central Fortine 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 Fortine.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fortine. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fortine. The fastest plan anyone in Fortine can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Fortine customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Fortine download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Fortine fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fortine is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Fortine Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Fortine or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Fortine compare to the rest of Montana?
Internet speeds in Fortine are slower versus the average speeds in Montana: 1,506 Mbps in Montana versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Montana is 97.66% versus 96.33% in Fortine.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Fortine 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
- Trego, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Eureka, MT: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Stryker, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rexford, MT: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Roosville, MT: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Olney, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Whitefish, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Libby, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Halfmoon, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- La Salle, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Davenport, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- West Van Lear, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Early Branch, SC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Westport, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Eads, CO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dog Ridge, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dixon, NM: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dimock, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Delaware, OK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Delaware, AR: more internet coverage, similar speeds