In Shelby there are 7 residential internet providers covering 96.68% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 136 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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7 Internet Service Providers in Shelby
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 Shelby are not shown.
Shelby 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 96.68% of Shelby. 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 T-Mobile Home Internet. Now you can call companies in Shelby with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Shelby?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Shelby.
Internet Speed Key
The average Shelby home can get up to 136 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 1.30% 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 Shelby.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Shelby, and slower in the west areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Shelby?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Shelby you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 3.63% of Shelby homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 19.85%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 73.19%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.32% of Shelby homes.
Internet Market Health in Shelby
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Shelby 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 Shelby 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): 1.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.7 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Shelby internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Shelby homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, fixed wireless, and fiber, 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. Shelby internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 5 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, Shelby badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Shelby, along with details on where in Shelby and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Shelby, MT
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 93.17%, or 2,999 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Shelby area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Shelby.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shelby. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Shelby. The fastest plan anyone in Shelby can order from Centurylink goes up to 80 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Shelby customers is up to 45 Mbps.
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- 2.1% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 26.9% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 66.3% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Shelby download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Shelby DSL providers. Centurylink offers 6 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 Shelby is up to 40 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 3.9 Mbps.
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- 0.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 29.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 63.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
3 Rivers Communications DSL in Shelby, MT
3 Rivers DSL coverage
About 73.97%, or 2,381 people, have 3 Rivers DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Shelby area. 3 Rivers is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Shelby.
3 Rivers Communications DSL download speeds
3 Rivers is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shelby. Versus other DSL providers in the area, 3 Rivers DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Shelby. The fastest plan anyone in Shelby can order from 3 Rivers goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Shelby customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
3 Rivers Communications DSL upload speeds
In Shelby download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for 3 Rivers DSL. Compared to other ISPs, 3 Rivers is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Shelby DSL providers. 3 Rivers offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Shelby is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Northern Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Shelby, MT
Northern Telephone Cooperative fiber coverage
About 2.55%, or 82 people, have Northern Telephone Cooperative fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, northeast, and east Shelby area. Northern Telephone Cooperative is one of the smallest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Shelby.
Northern Telephone Cooperative fiber download speeds
Northern Telephone Cooperative is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shelby. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Northern Telephone Cooperative fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Shelby. The fastest plan anyone in Shelby can order from Northern Telephone Cooperative goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Shelby customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Northern Telephone Cooperative fiber upload speeds
In Shelby download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Northern Telephone Cooperative fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Northern Telephone Cooperative is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Shelby fiber providers. Northern Telephone Cooperative offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Shelby is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
3 Rivers Communications Fiber in Shelby, MT
3 Rivers fiber coverage
About 1.30%, or 42 people, have 3 Rivers fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, southeast, central, and northwest Shelby area. 3 Rivers is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Shelby.
3 Rivers Communications fiber download speeds
3 Rivers is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shelby. Versus other fiber providers in the area, 3 Rivers fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Shelby. The fastest plan anyone in Shelby can order from 3 Rivers goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Shelby customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
3 Rivers Communications fiber upload speeds
In Shelby download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for 3 Rivers fiber. Compared to other ISPs, 3 Rivers is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Shelby fiber providers. 3 Rivers offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Shelby is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Shelby, MT
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 74.93%, or 2,412 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Shelby 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 Shelby.
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 Shelby. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Shelby. The fastest plan anyone in Shelby can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Shelby customers is up to 99 Mbps.
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- 98.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Shelby 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 Shelby fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Shelby 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
- 98.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Shelby, MT
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 18.17%, or 585 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, south, west, central, east, northwest, and northeast Shelby area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Shelby.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shelby. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Shelby. The fastest plan anyone in Shelby can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Shelby customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Shelby 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 Shelby fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Shelby is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Shelby Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Shelby or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Shelby compare to the rest of Montana?
Internet speeds in Shelby are slower versus the average speeds in Montana: 1,506 Mbps in Montana versus 136 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Montana is 97.66% versus 96.68% in Shelby.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Shelby 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
- Ethridge, MT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dunkirk, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Oilmont, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kevin, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Conrad, MT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Little Browning, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Valier, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cut Bank, MT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Galata, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Santa Rita, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Choudrant, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fife Lake, MI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Knoxville, MD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Christmas, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Battle Ground, IN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Carthage, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- California, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Blooming Prairie, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Black Creek, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bellwood, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds