Our Story
Founded in 1955 as the Montana Telephone Association, and later known as the Montana Telecommunications Association, BroadbandMT has evolved alongside the industry to support Montana’s locally owned, community-based broadband providers. Now based in Helena, BroadbandMT delivers advocacy, education, and industry collaboration that strengthens connectivity across the state.
Our member companies provide advanced telecommunications services to businesses, governments, and residents throughout Montana. Together, they employ more than 1,000 Montanans and invest over $100 million annually to expand and maintain critical infrastructure. With tens of thousands of miles of fiber deployed, and growing, our members are bringing reliable, high-speed internet to even the most rural areas.
Despite the challenges of distance, cost, and low population density, BroadbandMT members serve nearly all anchor institutions with fiber and continue building future-ready networks. By investing in advanced technology today, they are connecting rural Montana to tomorrow.
Become an Associate Member
BroadbandMT also includes Associate Members - trusted vendors and service providers that support Montana’s rural broadband companies. These partners supply the products, technologies, and expertise that help our members build, maintain, and improve high-quality broadband networks across the state.
Associate Members are represented through an elected Associate Committee, which provides input on industry needs, collaboration opportunities, and event ideas. The Chair of the Associate Committee also serves on the BroadbandMT Board of Directors, ensuring vendor perspectives are directly represented in organizational leadership and decision making.
