In Straw there are 3 residential internet providers covering 85.92% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 97 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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3 Internet Service Providers in Straw
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 Straw are not shown.
Straw 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 85.92% of Straw. 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 Triangle. Now you can call companies in Straw with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Straw?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Straw.
Internet Speed Key
The average Straw home can get up to 97 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 83.10% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.82% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Straw.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Straw, and slower in the north areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Straw?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Straw you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 83.10% of Straw homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.82%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 14.08% of Straw homes.
Internet Market Health in Straw
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Straw 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 Straw 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): 1.6 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.0 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Straw internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 2 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Straw 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. Straw internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 1 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, Straw badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Straw, along with details on where in Straw and at what speeds.
Triangle Communications Fiber in Straw, MT
Triangle fiber coverage
About 83.10%, or 59 people, have Triangle fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Straw area. Triangle is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Straw.
Triangle Communications fiber download speeds
Triangle is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Straw. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Triangle fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Straw. The fastest plan anyone in Straw can order from Triangle goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Straw customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Triangle Communications fiber upload speeds
In Straw download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Triangle fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Triangle is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Straw fiber providers. Triangle offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Straw is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Triangle Communications Fixed Wireless in Straw, MT
Triangle fixed wireless coverage
About 57.75%, or 41 people, have Triangle fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, north, southeast, and south Straw area. Triangle is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Straw.
Triangle Communications fixed wireless download speeds
Triangle is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Straw. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Triangle fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Straw. The fastest plan anyone in Straw can order from Triangle goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Straw customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Triangle Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Straw download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Triangle fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Triangle is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Straw fixed wireless providers. Triangle offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Straw is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Straw Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Straw or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Straw compare to the rest of Montana?
Internet speeds in Straw are slower versus the average speeds in Montana: 1,506 Mbps in Montana versus 97 Mbps in the city. The state has less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Montana is 97.66% versus 85.92% in Straw.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Straw 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
- Buffalo, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Utica, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hobson, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Judith Gap, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sapphire Village, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Moore, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Moccasin, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Windham, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ross Fork, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Harlowton, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Skinner Crossroad, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Logan, OK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Loma Linda East, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Shibleys Point, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Shin Pond, ME: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sidney, OR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Siloam, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Silverwood, IN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Simmler, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Simpsonville, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds