In Pondera County there are 9 residential internet providers covering 94.51% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 746 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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9 Internet Service Providers in Pondera 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 Pondera County are not shown.
Pondera 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 94.51% of Pondera 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 3 Rivers. Now you can call companies in Pondera County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Pondera County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Pondera County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Pondera County home can get up to 746 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 69.01% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 11.75% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Pondera County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Pondera County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Pondera County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Pondera 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 80.33% of Pondera County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 8.75%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 5.43%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 5.49% of Pondera County homes.
Internet Market Health in Pondera County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Pondera 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 Pondera County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.1 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.4 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Pondera County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Pondera 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. Pondera County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 6 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, Pondera County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Pondera County, along with details on where in Pondera County and at what speeds.
3 Rivers Communications DSL in Pondera County, MT
3 Rivers DSL coverage
About 42.73%, or 2,520 people, have 3 Rivers DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, central, east, and southeast Pondera County area. 3 Rivers is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Pondera County.
3 Rivers Communications DSL download speeds
3 Rivers is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pondera County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, 3 Rivers DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Pondera County. The fastest plan anyone in Pondera County can order from 3 Rivers goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Pondera County customers is up to 25 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 99.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
3 Rivers Communications DSL upload speeds
In Pondera County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for 3 Rivers DSL. Compared to other ISPs, 3 Rivers is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Pondera County DSL providers. 3 Rivers 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 Pondera County is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, 3 Rivers customers can get speeds up to 3.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 99.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL in Pondera County, MT
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 36.76%, or 2,168 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, central, southeast, and east Pondera County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Pondera County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pondera County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Pondera County. The fastest plan anyone in Pondera County can order from Centurylink goes up to 40 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Pondera County customers is up to 19 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 30.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 69.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Pondera County 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 slowest compared to other Pondera County DSL providers. Centurylink 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 Pondera County is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 1.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 30.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 69.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
3 Rivers Communications Fiber in Pondera County, MT
3 Rivers fiber coverage
About 35.27%, or 2,080 people, have 3 Rivers fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Pondera County area. 3 Rivers is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Pondera County.
3 Rivers Communications fiber download speeds
3 Rivers is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pondera County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, 3 Rivers fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Pondera County. The fastest plan anyone in Pondera County can order from 3 Rivers goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Pondera County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
3 Rivers Communications fiber upload speeds
In Pondera County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for 3 Rivers fiber. Compared to other ISPs, 3 Rivers is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Pondera County fiber providers. 3 Rivers offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Pondera 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
Quantum Fiber Fiber in Pondera County, MT
Quantum Fiber fiber coverage
About 33.93%, or 2,001 people, have Quantum Fiber fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, central, east, and southeast Pondera County area. Quantum Fiber is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Pondera County.
Quantum Fiber fiber download speeds
Quantum Fiber is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pondera County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Quantum Fiber fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Pondera County. The fastest plan anyone in Pondera County can order from Quantum Fiber goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Pondera County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Quantum Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Pondera County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Quantum Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Quantum Fiber is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Pondera County fiber providers. Quantum Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Pondera 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
Siyeh Communications Fiber in Pondera County, MT
Siyeh Communications fiber coverage
About 11.12%, or 656 people, have Siyeh Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west and northwest Pondera County area. Siyeh Communications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Pondera County.
Siyeh Communications fiber download speeds
Siyeh Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pondera County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Siyeh Communications fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Pondera County. The fastest plan anyone in Pondera County can order from Siyeh Communications goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Pondera County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Siyeh Communications fiber upload speeds
In Pondera County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Siyeh Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Siyeh Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Pondera County fiber providers. Siyeh Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Pondera County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Siyeh Communications DSL in Pondera County, MT
Siyeh Communications DSL coverage
About 11.12%, or 656 people, have Siyeh Communications DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west and northwest Pondera County area. Siyeh Communications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Pondera County.
Siyeh Communications DSL download speeds
Siyeh Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pondera County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Siyeh Communications DSL is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Pondera County. The fastest plan anyone in Pondera County can order from Siyeh Communications goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Pondera County customers is up to 22 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 80.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 19.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Siyeh Communications DSL upload speeds
In Pondera County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Siyeh Communications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Siyeh Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Pondera County DSL providers. Siyeh 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 Pondera County is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Siyeh Communications customers can get speeds up to 2.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 80.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 19.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Pondera County, MT
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 64.23%, or 3,788 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, central, southeast, east, northwest, north, and west Pondera 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 a majority of Pondera 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 Pondera 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 Pondera County. The fastest plan anyone in Pondera 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 Pondera County customers is up to 39 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 19.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 80.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Pondera 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 below average compared to other Pondera 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 Pondera 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 6.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 19.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 80.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Pondera County, MT
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 10.60%, or 625 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, and west Pondera 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 Pondera County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pondera County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Pondera County. The fastest plan anyone in Pondera County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Pondera County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Pondera 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 Pondera County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Pondera County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Softworx Incorporated Fixed Wireless in Pondera County, MT
Softworx Incorporated fixed wireless coverage
About 8.63%, or 509 people, have Softworx Incorporated fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, northwest, north, southeast, south, northeast, east, and west Pondera County area. Softworx Incorporated is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Pondera County.
Softworx Incorporated fixed wireless download speeds
Softworx Incorporated is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pondera County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Softworx Incorporated fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Pondera County. The fastest plan anyone in Pondera County can order from Softworx Incorporated goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Pondera County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Softworx Incorporated fixed wireless upload speeds
In Pondera County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Softworx Incorporated fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Softworx Incorporated is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Pondera County fixed wireless providers. Softworx Incorporated offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Pondera County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Pondera County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Pondera County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Pondera County compare to the rest of Montana?
Internet speeds in Pondera County are slower versus the average speeds in Montana: 1,506 Mbps in Montana versus 746 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Montana is 97.66% versus 94.51% in Pondera County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Pondera 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
- Toole County, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Teton County, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Glacier County, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Liberty County, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chouteau County, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Flathead County, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hill County, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Blaine County, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln County, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Boundary County, ID: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Edwards County, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Smith County, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Slope County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fallon County, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Eureka County, NV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Essex County, VT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Esmeralda County, NV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Emporia City, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Emmons County, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds