In Wise River there are 4 residential internet providers covering 95.90% 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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4 Internet Service Providers in Wise River
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 Wise River are not shown.
Wise River 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 95.90% of Wise River. 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 Southern Montana Telephone. Now you can call companies in Wise River with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Wise River?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Wise River.
Internet Speed Key
The average Wise River 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 95.90% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Wise River?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Wise River you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 95.90% of Wise River 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 4.10% of Wise River homes.
Internet Market Health in Wise River
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Wise River 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 Wise River based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.1 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.1 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.1 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Wise River 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, Wise River 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 similar. Wise River 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, Wise River badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Wise River, along with details on where in Wise River and at what speeds.
Southern Montana Telephone Fiber in Wise River, MT
Southern Montana Telephone fiber coverage
About 95.90%, or 187 people, have Southern Montana Telephone fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Wise River area. Southern Montana Telephone is one of the smallest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Wise River.
Southern Montana Telephone fiber download speeds
Southern Montana Telephone is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wise River. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Southern Montana Telephone fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wise River. The fastest plan anyone in Wise River can order from Southern Montana Telephone goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Wise River customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Southern Montana Telephone fiber upload speeds
In Wise River download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Southern Montana Telephone fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Southern Montana Telephone is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Wise River fiber providers. Southern Montana Telephone offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wise River 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 Wise River, MT
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 10.26%, or 20 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast Wise River 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 very small piece of Wise River.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wise River. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wise River. The fastest plan anyone in Wise River can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Wise River customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Wise River 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 the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Wise River fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wise River is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Wise River Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Wise River or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Wise River compare to the rest of Montana?
Internet speeds in Wise River 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 95.90% in Wise River.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Wise River 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
- Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, MT: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Divide, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Feely, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Melrose, MT: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Crackerville, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Opportunity, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Nissler, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ramsay, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Anaconda, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wisdom, MT: less internet coverage, similar speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Dundee, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Swiss Alp, TX: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Sulphur Springs, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Struble, IA: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Stringtown, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Edwardsville, VA: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Eaton, ID: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Eagle Harbor, MD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Eagarville, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dyer Brook, ME: less internet coverage, slower speeds