In Lame Deer there are 4 residential internet providers covering 97.32% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 155 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 Lame Deer
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 Lame Deer are not shown.
Lame Deer Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 97.32% of Lame Deer. 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 Range. Now you can call companies in Lame Deer with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Lame Deer?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Lame Deer.
Internet Speed Key
The average Lame Deer home can get up to 155 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 12.65% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 38.47% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Lame Deer.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Lame Deer, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Lame Deer?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Lame Deer you live. If speed is your main concern, DSL will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 12.65% of Lame Deer homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 84.63%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.68% of Lame Deer homes.
Internet Market Health in Lame Deer
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Lame Deer 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 Lame Deer 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: 0.7 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Lame Deer 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, Lame Deer homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, 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 worse. Lame Deer 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, Lame Deer badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Lame Deer, along with details on where in Lame Deer and at what speeds.
Range DSL in Lame Deer, MT
Range DSL coverage
About 97.32%, or 2,684 people, have Range DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Lame Deer area. Range is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Lame Deer.
Range DSL download speeds
Range is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lame Deer. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Range DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Lame Deer. The fastest plan anyone in Lame Deer can order from Range goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Lame Deer customers is up to 30 Mbps.
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- 41.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 15.4% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 43.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Range DSL upload speeds
In Lame Deer download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Range DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Range is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Lame Deer DSL providers. Range 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 Lame Deer is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Range customers can get speeds up to 10 Mbps.
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- 41.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 15.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 43.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Range Fiber in Lame Deer, MT
Range fiber coverage
About 12.65%, or 349 people, have Range fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, east, central, south, and northeast Lame Deer area. Range is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Lame Deer.
Range fiber download speeds
Range is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lame Deer. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Range fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lame Deer. The fastest plan anyone in Lame Deer can order from Range goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lame Deer customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Range fiber upload speeds
In Lame Deer download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Range fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Range is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Lame Deer fiber providers. Range offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lame Deer is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
wispwest.net Fixed Wireless in Lame Deer, MT
wispwest.net fixed wireless coverage
About 1.45%, or 40 people, have wispwest.net fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast and north Lame Deer area. wispwest.net is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Lame Deer.
wispwest.net fixed wireless download speeds
wispwest.net is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lame Deer. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, wispwest.net fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lame Deer. The fastest plan anyone in Lame Deer can order from wispwest.net goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Lame Deer customers is up to 12 Mbps.
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- 2.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 97.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
wispwest.net fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lame Deer download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for wispwest.net fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, wispwest.net is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Lame Deer fixed wireless providers. wispwest.net offers 2 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 Lame Deer is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, wispwest.net customers can get speeds up to 1.5 Mbps.
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- 2.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 97.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Lame Deer Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Lame Deer or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Lame Deer compare to the rest of Montana?
Internet speeds in Lame Deer are slower versus the average speeds in Montana: 1,506 Mbps in Montana versus 155 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Montana is 97.66% versus 97.32% in Lame Deer.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Lame Deer 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
- Busby, MT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Birney, MT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Birney Day School, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ashland, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Colstrip, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kirby, MT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sumatra, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Garryowen, MT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Decker, MT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Crow Agency, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Linden, AZ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Whitehall, MT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Waterville, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ulster Park, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Toomsuba, MS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Thomaston, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- New London, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Morris, OK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Middleburg, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds