In Garfield County there are 4 residential internet providers covering 68.54% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 755 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 Garfield County
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 Garfield County are not shown.
Garfield County 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 68.54% of Garfield County. 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 Garfield County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Garfield County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Garfield County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Garfield County home can get up to 755 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 50.81% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 9.46% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Garfield County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Garfield County, and slower in the west areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Garfield County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Garfield County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 50.81% of Garfield County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 10.49%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 7.25%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 31.46% of Garfield County homes.
Internet Market Health in Garfield County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Garfield County 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 Garfield County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.6 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.6 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.5 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Garfield County 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, Garfield County homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, fixed wireless, and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Garfield County 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, Garfield County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Garfield County, along with details on where in Garfield County and at what speeds.
Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS Fiber in Garfield County, MT
Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS fiber coverage
About 50.81%, or 596 people, have Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, north, northwest, east, and southeast Garfield County area. Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Garfield County.
Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS fiber download speeds
Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Garfield County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Garfield County. The fastest plan anyone in Garfield County can order from Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Garfield County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS fiber upload speeds
In Garfield County 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 Garfield County fiber providers. Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Garfield County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS DSL in Garfield County, MT
Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS DSL coverage
About 13.90%, or 163 people, have Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Garfield County 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 Garfield County.
Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS DSL download speeds
Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Garfield County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Garfield County. The fastest plan anyone in Garfield County can order from Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS goes up to 40 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Garfield County customers is up to 12 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 7.4% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 92.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS DSL upload speeds
In Garfield County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Garfield County DSL providers. Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Garfield County is up to 4.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS customers can get speeds up to 1.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 7.4% up to 4.0 Mbps
- 92.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Garfield County, MT
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 45.44%, or 533 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, north, southwest, east, northeast, and west Garfield County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Garfield County.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Garfield County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Garfield County. The fastest plan anyone in Garfield County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Garfield County customers is up to 98 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 97.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Garfield County 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 below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Garfield County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Garfield County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 20 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 97.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS Fixed Wireless in Garfield County, MT
Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS fixed wireless coverage
About 1.28%, or 15 people, have Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast and east Garfield County 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 Garfield County.
Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS fixed wireless download speeds
Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Garfield County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Garfield County. The fastest plan anyone in Garfield County can order from Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Garfield County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS fixed wireless upload speeds
In Garfield County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Garfield County fixed wireless providers. Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Garfield County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Garfield County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Garfield County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Garfield County compare to the rest of Montana?
Internet speeds in Garfield County are slower versus the average speeds in Montana: 1,506 Mbps in Montana versus 755 Mbps in the county. The state has far less internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Montana is 97.66% versus 68.54% in Garfield County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Garfield County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- McCone County, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Petroleum County, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Prairie County, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dawson County, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fergus County, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Richland County, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wibaux County, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Golden Valley County, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Judith Basin County, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Billings County, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Palo Alto County, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lee County, AR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lee County, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lemhi County, ID: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Leslie County, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lewis County, ID: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lewis County, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lexington City, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Marshall County, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ozark County, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds