Helena residents have 4 internet providers to choose from. Windstream Communications is the most popular provider, offering DSL and fiber internet service. In our research, we have been seeing 55 Mbps for download speeds and 12 Mbps for upload speeds for Windstream Communications customers over 42 recent tests. Mediacom Cable, AT&T and Xfinity also have coverage in Helena, although they are not as popular as Windstream Communications. These providers offer cable, DSL and fixed wireless internet service.
See more detailed speed and coverage data below.
| Provider | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream Communications DSL Fiber | 55 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 33 ms |
| Mediacom Cable Cable | 256 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 22 ms |
| AT&T DSL Fixed Wireless | 98 Mbps | 124 Mbps | 7 ms |
| Xfinity Cable | 83 Mbps | 9 Mbps | 16 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
Windstream Communications is the most popular provider in Helena offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 55 Mbps for download speeds and 12 Mbps for upload speeds over 42 recent tests.
Windstream Communications has the 4th fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the 4th lowest latency out of all of the providers in Helena. 29% of users saw download speeds between 50-100 Mbps, and 38% of users saw upload speeds slower than 5 Mbps.
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| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 14, 2024 | 28 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 52 ms |
| June 14, 2024 | 10 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 33 ms |
| June 13, 2024 | 377 Mbps | 429 Mbps | 30 ms |
| June 13, 2024 | 2 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 193 ms |
| June 13, 2024 | 2 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 97 ms |
Mediacom Cable is the 2nd most popular provider in Helena offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 256 Mbps for download speeds and 12 Mbps for upload speeds over 8 recent tests.
Mediacom Cable has the fastest average download speed, the 3rd fastest average upload speed, and the 3rd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Helena. 43% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 50% of users saw upload speeds between 50-100 Mbps.
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AT&T is the 3rd most popular provider in Helena offering DSL and fixed wireless internet service. Users have been getting 98 Mbps for download speeds and 124 Mbps for upload speeds over 5 recent tests.
AT&T has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Helena. 50% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 100% of users saw upload speeds between 100-250 Mbps.
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Xfinity is the 4th most popular provider in Helena offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 83 Mbps for download speeds and 9 Mbps for upload speeds over 2 recent tests.
Xfinity has the 3rd fastest average download speed, the 4th fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Helena. 100% of users saw download speeds between 50-100 Mbps, and 100% of users saw upload speeds between 5-10 Mbps.
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