There are many ways to connect to the Internet based upon your location, needs and budget!

While we are primary a satellite Internet access provider, we can also assist you with the following connectivity options shown on this page!

 

The following list of residential Internet Access options available to us here in the Flathead Valley of Northwestern Montana.

Many commercial and enterprise options are also available... contact us for information!

 

We cannot and do not guarantee this information, pricing, etc. to be correct and up to date and we recommend you contact the appropriate service provider for current information!

 

Dial-up  |  ADSL  |  Cable Internet  |  Wireless Point-to-Point  |   Wireless via Cellular  |   Satellite Internet

 

 

Connection Type:	Dial-up  (Telephone Company)
Equipment Required:	Modem / Landline
Advertised (Maximum) Speeds:	56k
Average Speeds:	28k - 42k up/down
FAP (Fair Access Policy):	N/A
Estimated Startup Costs:	$ 20.00  (assuming you have a modem and landline)
Estimated Cost per month:	$10 - $20
Contracts:	N/A
Positives:	Available almost anywhere there is a telephone landline!
Negatives:	Slow... Speed depends upon telephone line quality, etc.
Availability:	Typically anywhere there is a telephone landline!
Service Providers:	Click Here for Information

 

 

Connection Type:	ADSL  (Telephone Company / Reseller)
Equipment Required:	ADSL Modem / Landline
Advertised (Maximum) Speeds:	1.5mb
Average Speeds:	800k - 1.0mb
FAP (Fair Access Policy):	N/A
Estimated Startup Costs:	$ 50 - $ 100  (assuming you have a landline)
Estimated Cost per month:	$39 - $59
Contracts:	Sometimes
Positives:	Available almost anywhere there is a telephone landline! Fast - Always On
Negatives:	Slow... Speed depends upon telephone line quality, etc.
Availability:	Typically within 5 - 7 miles of the telephone company switch location (buildings housing telecom switching equipment)
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Connection Type:	Cable Internet  (Cable Company)
Equipment Required:	Cable Modem / Cable TV line
Advertised (Maximum) Speeds:	512K up / 8.0mb down
Average Speeds:	?
FAP (Fair Access Policy):	Maybe
Estimated Startup Costs:	$ 100.00   (assuming you have cable TV service)
Estimated Cost per month:	$ 40 - $ 60  (usually includes leased equipment)
Contracts:	Not Usually
Positives:	Fastest speed offerings available for the price! Available almost anywhere that cable TV service is available! Fast - Always On
Negatives:	Not as secure as other connectivity options.
Availability:	Available almost anywhere that cable TV service is available!
Service Providers:	Click Here for Information!

 

 

Connection Type:	Wireless Point-to-Point  (Service Provider)
Equipment Required:	Outdoor Antenna / Router
Advertised (Maximum) Speeds:	512k up/ 800k down
Average Speeds:	?
FAP (Fair Access Policy):	Maybe
Estimated Startup Costs:	$ 150.00
Estimated Cost per month:	$ 89 - ?
Contracts:	Sometimes
Positives:	Fast - Always On - Secure
Negatives:	Available only where there is a line-of-site to one of the repeater locations!
Availability:	Available where there is a line-of-site to one of the repeater locations!
Service Providers:	Click Here for information!

 

 

Connection Type:	Wireless via Cellular Service   (Cellular Company)
Equipment Required:	Cellular Service, Mobile Office Kit / Service / Wireless Card
Advertised (Maximum) Speeds:	120k up/ 600k down
Average Speeds:	96k up / 300k down
FAP (Fair Access Policy):	Maybe
Estimated Startup Costs:	$ 150.00 - $ 250.00 +  (assuming you have cellular service)
Estimated Cost per month:	$ 59 - $ 89
Contracts:	1 - 2 year
Positives:	Instant Access in Digital Cellular Markets / Easy Connection
Negatives:	Access only in Digital Cellular Markets - Monthly Service Rates - Contracts
Availability:	Available with certain cellular providers in certain digital cellular service areas
Service Providers:	Click Here for Information!

 

 

Connection Type:	Satellite Internet   (Montana Satellite & Wireless)
Equipment Required:	Satellite Dish, Satellite Modem
Advertised (Maximum) Speeds:	128k up / 1.0mb down
Average Speeds:	80 - 120k up / 700k - 950k down
FAP (Fair Access Policy):	Yes
Estimated Startup Costs:	$ 199.00 (minimum - after rebates)
Estimated Cost per month:	$ 49 and up
Contracts:	0 - 2 years
Positives:	Fast, Always On, Available almost anywhere with a southern view!
Negatives:	Start up costs, Latency
Availability:	Available almost anywhere with a southern view of the skies!
Service Providers:	Click Here for Information!