LEGISLATIVE SNAPSHOT

Broadband

Montana’s broadband connectivity is a critical resource for purposes of education and employment, to access eGovernment services, and to participate broadly in our global world

Highlights

  • The State of Montana has over 200 services available online, such as driver history records, hunting licenses and unemployment insurance. Visit the online services page at: //mt.gov/services/default.aspx
  • Broadband speeds of 2.4 megabytes per second are required for DVD-quality Netflix streaming.
  • Public libraries provide no cost high speed internet for the majority of the state population.
  • 2014 concludes the state broadband mapping program, .
  • The National Broadband Plan is available at //www.fcc.gov/national-broadband-plan

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Montana Online Services

The official state website lists over 200 services in over 20 categories for available online services. Examples include:

Visit the MONTANA.GOV Onlines Services page to find additional services: //mt.gov/services/.

Comparing Data Bitrates (speeds)

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Montana Public Library Broadband Speeds by Percent of Service Population

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Montana Telecommunications Assets Broadband Map

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State Information Technology Service Division Broadband Maps

This broadband data was compiled with other states to create the National Broadband Map created and maintained by the National Telecommunications & Information Administration. Visit the National Broadband Map website at //www.broadbandmap.gov/technology for additional information.

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