In Lincoln County there are 10 residential internet providers covering 94.77% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 3,008 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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10 Internet Service Providers in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County are not shown.
Lincoln County 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 94.77% of Lincoln 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 Ziply. Now you can call companies in Lincoln County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Lincoln County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Lincoln County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Lincoln County home can get up to 3,008 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 6,000 Mbps, which 40.72% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.92% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Lincoln County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Lincoln County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Lincoln County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Lincoln 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 74.81% of Lincoln County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 5.32% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 3.87%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 10.76%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 5.23% of Lincoln County homes.
Internet Market Health in Lincoln County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Lincoln 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 Lincoln County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.2 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.5 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.9 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Lincoln County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Lincoln County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, dsl, and cable, 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. Lincoln County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 8 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, Lincoln County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Lincoln County, along with details on where in Lincoln County and at what speeds.
Ziply DSL in Lincoln County, MT
Ziply DSL coverage
About 44.29%, or 8,715 people, have Ziply DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, northeast, west, southwest, central, and north Lincoln County area. Ziply is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Lincoln County.
Ziply DSL download speeds
Ziply is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Ziply DSL is the fastest. There are 9 different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln County can order from Ziply goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Lincoln County customers is up to 38 Mbps.
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- 9.2% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 11.8% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 55.0 Mbps
- 7.2% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 18.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 41.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Ziply DSL upload speeds
In Lincoln County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Ziply DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Ziply is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Lincoln County DSL providers. Ziply offers 6 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 Lincoln County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Ziply customers can get speeds up to 3.0 Mbps.
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- 3.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 9.2% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 37.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 41.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Ziply Fiber in Lincoln County, MT
Ziply fiber coverage
About 41.05%, or 8,077 people, have Ziply fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southwest, west, and central Lincoln County area. Ziply is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Lincoln County.
Ziply fiber download speeds
Ziply is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Ziply fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln County can order from Ziply goes up to 6,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Lincoln County customers is up to 5,960 Mbps.
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- 99.2% up to 6,000.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Ziply fiber upload speeds
In Lincoln County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Ziply fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Ziply is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Lincoln County fiber providers. Ziply 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 Lincoln County is up to 6,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Ziply customers can get speeds up to 5,960 Mbps.
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- 99.2% up to 6,000.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
MontanaSky West Cable in Lincoln County, MT
MontanaSky West cable coverage
About 39.28%, or 7,729 people, have MontanaSky West cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southwest, west, and central Lincoln County area. MontanaSky West is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Lincoln County.
MontanaSky West cable download speeds
MontanaSky West is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other cable providers in the area, MontanaSky West cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln County can order from MontanaSky West goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lincoln County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
MontanaSky West cable upload speeds
In Lincoln County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for MontanaSky West cable. Compared to other ISPs, MontanaSky West is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Lincoln County cable providers. MontanaSky West offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lincoln County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
InterBel Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Lincoln County, MT
InterBel Telephone Cooperative fiber coverage
About 32.45%, or 6,385 people, have InterBel Telephone Cooperative fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, north, east, and southeast Lincoln County area. InterBel Telephone Cooperative is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Lincoln County.
InterBel Telephone Cooperative fiber download speeds
InterBel Telephone Cooperative is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, InterBel Telephone Cooperative fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln County can order from InterBel Telephone Cooperative goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lincoln County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
InterBel Telephone Cooperative fiber upload speeds
In Lincoln County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for InterBel Telephone Cooperative fiber. Compared to other ISPs, InterBel Telephone Cooperative is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Lincoln County fiber providers. InterBel Telephone Cooperative offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lincoln County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
MontanaSky West Fiber in Lincoln County, MT
MontanaSky West fiber coverage
About 6.66%, or 1,310 people, have MontanaSky West fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west and south Lincoln County area. MontanaSky West is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Lincoln County.
MontanaSky West fiber download speeds
MontanaSky West is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, MontanaSky West fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln County can order from MontanaSky West goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lincoln County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
MontanaSky West fiber upload speeds
In Lincoln County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for MontanaSky West fiber. Compared to other ISPs, MontanaSky West is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Lincoln County fiber providers. MontanaSky West offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lincoln County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
InterBel Telephone Cooperative DSL in Lincoln County, MT
InterBel Telephone Cooperative DSL coverage
About 6.19%, or 1,218 people, have InterBel Telephone Cooperative DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, north, east, and southeast Lincoln County area. InterBel Telephone Cooperative is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Lincoln County.
InterBel Telephone Cooperative DSL download speeds
InterBel Telephone Cooperative is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, InterBel Telephone Cooperative DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln County can order from InterBel Telephone Cooperative goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Lincoln County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
InterBel Telephone Cooperative DSL upload speeds
In Lincoln County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for InterBel Telephone Cooperative DSL. Compared to other ISPs, InterBel Telephone Cooperative is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Lincoln County DSL providers. InterBel Telephone Cooperative offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lincoln County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, MT
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 77.01%, or 15,153 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lincoln 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 much of Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County customers is up to 81 Mbps.
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- 74.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 25.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 16 Mbps.
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- 74.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 25.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, MT
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 61.71%, or 12,142 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, south, southwest, west, central, and north Lincoln County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Lincoln County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Lincoln County customers is up to 34 Mbps.
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- 11.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 88.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lincoln County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Lincoln County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink 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 Lincoln County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4.9 Mbps.
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- 11.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 88.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, MT
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 61.71%, or 12,142 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, south, southwest, west, central, and north Lincoln County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Lincoln County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Lincoln County customers is up to 34 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 11.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 88.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lincoln County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Lincoln County fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 Lincoln County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 11.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 88.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
E.L. Internet Northwest Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, MT
E.L. Internet Northwest fixed wireless coverage
About 12.97%, or 2,552 people, have E.L. Internet Northwest fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, southwest, and northwest Lincoln County area. E.L. Internet Northwest is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Lincoln County.
E.L. Internet Northwest fixed wireless download speeds
E.L. Internet Northwest is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, E.L. Internet Northwest fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln County can order from E.L. Internet Northwest goes up to 30 Mbps, and all Lincoln County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
E.L. Internet Northwest fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lincoln County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for E.L. Internet Northwest fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, E.L. Internet Northwest is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Lincoln County fixed wireless providers. E.L. Internet Northwest offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lincoln County is up to 7.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 7.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, MT
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 10.57%, or 2,079 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, southwest, and south Lincoln County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Lincoln County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Lincoln County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lincoln County 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 Lincoln County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lincoln County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Lincoln County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Lincoln County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Lincoln County compare to the rest of Montana?
Internet speeds in Lincoln County are much faster versus the average speeds in Montana: 1,506 Mbps in Montana versus 3,008 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Montana is 97.66% versus 94.77% in Lincoln County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Lincoln 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
- Boundary County, ID: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Flathead County, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bonner County, ID: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pend Oreille County, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Stevens County, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Glacier County, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ferry County, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pondera County, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Toole County, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Okanogan County, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Garrett County, MD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sevier County, AR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sequatchie County, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Seminole County, OK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Screven County, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Scott County, AR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Grainger County, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Goochland County, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Gonzales County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gillespie County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds