TV and Internet Providers in Shonkin, MT


In Shonkin there are 5 residential internet providers covering 94.27% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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 Shonkin

3 Rivers Communications | Fiber

Availability:

94.27%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Triangle Communications | Fiber

Availability:

21.66%

Avg. Speed:

100 Mbps

Softworx Incorporated | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

21.02%

Avg. Speed:

10 Mbps

Triangle Communications | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

17.20%

Avg. Speed:

10 Mbps

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 Shonkin are not shown.

 

Shonkin Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

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Internet service is available in 94.27% of Shonkin. 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 Shonkin with more confidence that they might be available.

 

How fast are internet speeds in Shonkin?

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The average Shonkin home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 94.27% of residents can get.

What type of internet should I choose in Shonkin?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Shonkin you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 94.27% of Shonkin homes.
  • Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for 5.73% of Shonkin homes.

 

Internet Market Health in Shonkin

Shonkin, MT map of internet competition
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The map shows how competitive the Shonkin 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 Shonkin based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.6 (very unhealthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.4 (very unhealthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.2 (very unhealthy)

Overall, competition is very unhealthy.

Shonkin 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, Shonkin 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 city.

When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Shonkin internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 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, Shonkin badly needs improvement.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Shonkin, along with details on where in Shonkin and at what speeds.

3 Rivers Communications Fiber in Shonkin, MT

3 Rivers fiber coverage

About 94.27%, or 148 people, have 3 Rivers fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Shonkin area. 3 Rivers is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Shonkin.

 

3 Rivers Communications fiber download speeds

3 Rivers is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shonkin. Versus other fiber providers in the area, 3 Rivers fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Shonkin. The fastest plan anyone in Shonkin can order from 3 Rivers goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Shonkin customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to 3 Rivers Communications customers in Shonkin. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

3 Rivers Communications fiber upload speeds

In Shonkin 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 Shonkin fiber providers. 3 Rivers offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Shonkin is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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3 Rivers's Shonkin fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Triangle Communications Fiber in Shonkin, MT

Triangle fiber coverage

About 21.66%, or 34 people, have Triangle fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, northeast, and northwest Shonkin area. Triangle is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Shonkin.

 

Triangle Communications fiber download speeds

Triangle is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shonkin. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Triangle fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Shonkin. The fastest plan anyone in Shonkin can order from Triangle goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Shonkin customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Triangle Communications customers in Shonkin. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

Triangle Communications fiber upload speeds

In Shonkin download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Triangle fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Triangle is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Shonkin fiber providers. Triangle offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Shonkin is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Triangle's Shonkin fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Softworx Incorporated Fixed Wireless in Shonkin, MT

Softworx Incorporated fixed wireless coverage

About 21.02%, or 33 people, have Softworx Incorporated fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Shonkin area. Softworx Incorporated is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Shonkin.

 

Softworx Incorporated fixed wireless download speeds

Softworx Incorporated is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shonkin. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Softworx Incorporated fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Shonkin. The fastest plan anyone in Shonkin can order from Softworx Incorporated goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Shonkin customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Softworx Incorporated customers in Shonkin. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Softworx Incorporated fixed wireless upload speeds

In Shonkin download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Softworx Incorporated fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Softworx Incorporated is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Shonkin fixed wireless providers. Softworx Incorporated offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Shonkin is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Softworx Incorporated's Shonkin fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Triangle Communications Fixed Wireless in Shonkin, MT

Triangle fixed wireless coverage

About 17.20%, or 27 people, have Triangle fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast and northeast Shonkin area. Triangle is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Shonkin.

 

Triangle Communications fixed wireless download speeds

Triangle is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shonkin. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Triangle fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Shonkin. The fastest plan anyone in Shonkin can order from Triangle goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Shonkin customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Triangle Communications customers in Shonkin. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Triangle Communications fixed wireless upload speeds

In Shonkin download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Triangle fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Triangle is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Shonkin fixed wireless providers. Triangle offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Shonkin is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Triangle's Shonkin fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Shonkin Internet by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Shonkin or any of the areas nearby.

How does internet in Shonkin compare to the rest of Montana?

Internet speeds in Shonkin are slower versus the average speeds in Montana: 1,506 Mbps in Montana versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Montana is 97.66% versus 94.27% in Shonkin.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Shonkin are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5945097.35%
5944699.21%
59447100.00%
59442100.00%
5941299.94%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5946995.68%
5942494.94%
5947288.89%
5944053.91%
59420100.00%

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