The Most Expensive Bad Internet? Montana Makes The List

Let’s be real—these days, you pretty much have to have internet to function. Like it or not, it’s woven into just about everything we do. From paying bills and attending school online to working from home, most of us are plugged in one way or another.

But not all internet is created equal. And if you’ve ever felt like you’re shelling out top dollar for bottom-shelf service, you’re not alone. Some places charge a lot for internet that barely holds up—and that’s not just a hunch, it’s fact. A new study from SpinBlitz just ranked the states that pay the most for the worst internet... and yep, Montana made the list. No surprise there.

How The States Were Measured

"This study shows which US states pay the most for the slowest internet by comparing median speeds, monthly prices, and hourly wages. Affordability was measured as the cost of the internet divided by wages, and value was calculated by dividing speed by affordability. States were ranked based on this value score to reveal where internet service is the worst deal." - SpinBlitz

States That Pay The Most For The WORST Internet

#5 South Dakota

• Affordability (hours of work needed to pay for internet): 1.6
• Median Download Mbps: 189.2

#4 Iowa

• Affordability (hours of work needed to pay for internet): 1.62
• Median Download Mbps: 162.19

#3 Alaska

• Affordability (hours of work needed to pay for internet): 1.33
• Median Download Mbps: 119.52

#2 Montana

• Affordability (hours of work needed to pay for internet): 1.37
• Median Download Mbps: 111.16

#1 Wyoming

• Affordability (hours of work needed to pay for internet): 1.42 Hours
• Median Download Mbps: 105.23

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So, what’s the deal in your area—are you getting your money’s worth or just watching the loading wheel spin? Have you noticed Montana’s internet struggles too, or are you one of the lucky ones with a solid connection? Let us know how it stacks up for you HERE.