In Prairie County there are 5 residential internet providers covering 97.15% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 995 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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5 Internet Service Providers in Prairie 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 Prairie County are not shown.
Prairie 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 97.15% of Prairie 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 Prairie County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Prairie County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Prairie County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Prairie County home can get up to 995 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 96.69% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Prairie County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Prairie County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Prairie County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Prairie 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 96.69% of Prairie County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.85% of Prairie County homes.
Internet Market Health in Prairie County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Prairie 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 Prairie County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.7 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Prairie 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, Prairie County 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 county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. Prairie County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 3 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, Prairie County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Prairie County, along with details on where in Prairie County and at what speeds.
Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS Fiber in Prairie County, MT
Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS fiber coverage
About 96.69%, or 1,052 people, have Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Prairie County area. Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Prairie County.
Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS fiber download speeds
Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Prairie County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Prairie County. The fastest plan anyone in Prairie County can order from Mid-Rivers COMMUNICATIONS goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Prairie 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 Prairie 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 Prairie 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 Prairie 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
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Prairie County, MT
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 45.40%, or 494 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, south, west, and southwest Prairie County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Prairie County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Prairie County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Prairie County. The fastest plan anyone in Prairie County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Prairie County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Prairie 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 Prairie County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Prairie County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Prairie County, MT
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 22.89%, or 249 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, south, west, east, central, southwest, northwest, and north Prairie 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 small portion of Prairie 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 Prairie 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 Prairie County. The fastest plan anyone in Prairie 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 Prairie County customers is up to 73 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 64.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 35.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Prairie 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 average compared to other Prairie 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 Prairie 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 14 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 64.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 35.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
Prairie County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Prairie County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Prairie County compare to the rest of Montana?
Internet speeds in Prairie County are slower versus the average speeds in Montana: 1,506 Mbps in Montana versus 995 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Montana is 97.66% versus 97.15% in Prairie County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Prairie 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
- Dawson County, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Custer County, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wibaux County, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fallon County, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Golden Valley County, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Garfield County, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Slope County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Billings County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Stark County, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dunn County, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Traill County, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cottle County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cotton County, OK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Covington City, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Craig County, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Crane County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Crawford County, IN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Crittenden County, KY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Thomas County, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Thomas County, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds