Internet providers in Butte, Montana 59701
ZIP code 59701 is in Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana. Compare the major providers below, then check availability for your address.
Internet in Butte 59701: local snapshot
About 85% of the 14,870 households in 59701 have a broadband subscription, 3 points below the Montana average of 88%. That ranks 59701#153 of 307 ZIP codes in Montana for broadband adoption. A notable share of households rely on satellite internet, a common sign that wired service is patchy in parts of this ZIP.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023). These figures describe the area, not the providers available at your address.
Compare internet providers in Butte, Montana
Share of residential locations in Butte where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.
| # | Provider | Technology (varies by address) | Locations covered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visionary Communications | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 92% | |
| 2 | Spectrum | Fiber, Cable | 84% | |
| 3 | CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber | Fiber, DSL | 80% | |
| 4 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 62% | Check availability |
| 5 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 55% | |
| 6 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 46% | Check availability |
| 7 | TDS Telecom | Fiber, Cable, DSL | 32% | |
| 8 | Southern Montana Telephone | Fiber | 1% | |
| 9 | SS Ventures | Fiber, Fixed wireless | <1% | |
| 10 | Blackfoot Telephone Cooperative | Fiber, DSL | <1% |
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| 11 | 3 Rivers Telephone Cooperative | Fiber, DSL | <1% |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What technologies are available in Butte?
Fiber reaches about 39% of locations in Butte, so it is available in parts of the area but not everywhere. Plans of 100 Mbps or faster are reported for about 99%+ of locations, while gigabit-class service reaches about 43%. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 96% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Butte that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
What to know about internet in Butte 59701
Visionary Communications reports service to the most residential locations in Butte, about 92%. 5 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Visionary Communications, Spectrum, CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber, Verizon, and T-Mobile Home Internet), so the market looks competitive. T-Mobile Home Internet offers fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
Broadband adoption in 59701 (85%) is close to the Butte average of 85%. The median age of residents is 40.
Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Butte?
Yes, in part. About 39% of residential locations in Butte can get fiber, 80% can get cable, and about 43% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Butte?
Visionary Communications reports service to about 92% of residential locations in Butte, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Butte?
7 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Butte, and 5 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in Butte 59701?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.