Internet providers in North Dakota

Q: North Dakota vs. the U.S.

North Dakota overall has slower speeds than the rest of the U.S. However, in North Dakota’s larger cities and suburban areas, you can still expect to find multiple high-speed internet options that support streaming, remote work and multiple Wi-Fi devices. North Dakota Download speed: 286.63 Mbps Upload speed: 201.34 Mbps U.S. Download speed: 308.11 Mbps Upload speed: 55.83 Mbps Source: Ookla’s Speedtest Global Index

Q: Internet availability in North Dakota

North Dakota is different from most states, as it actually has more fiber than cable availability. This could be due to the fact that building internet infrastructure in North Dakota was led by local and regional providers, like Midco and BEK Communications. For rural parts of North Dakota, fixed wireless is prominent, as well as satellite internet. Cable: 61% Fiber: 67% Fixed wireless: 44% Satellite: 100% Source: FCC National Broadband Map

Q: Quality of internet in North Dakota

North Dakota residents have plenty of access to high-speed internet and Wi-Fi. Residents with broadband access (speeds at or over 100/20 Mbps): 100% Residents with broadband access (speeds at or over 250/25 Mbps): 99% Residents with access to gigabit speeds (at or over 1,000/100 Mbps): 91% Sources: FCC coverage maps and Ookla Speedtest data.

Lisa Iscrupe

Edited By

Anine Sus

Last updated: March 23, 2026

Shop for high-speed internet in North Dakota starting at $19.95/mo. The fastest North Dakota speeds reach 5,000 Mbps, with fiber coverage available to over 60% of the state.

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Best internet providers in North Dakota

T-Mobile 5G Home Internet

(1651) 1.7k customer reviews

Plans starting at

$30

00/mo.*

Speeds up to

498

Mbps

(844) 451-2720

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*w/AutoPay and a T-Mobile voice line. Savings with $20 in monthly bill credits. Limited-time; subject to change. Qualifying credit, postpaid voice line, and new Internet line required. If you have cancelled Internet lines in past 90 days, you may need to reactivate them first. Credits may take up to 2 bill cycles; credits will stop if you cancel any lines or change plans. Limit 1/account. May not be combined with some offers or discounts.

CenturyLink Internet

(395) 395 customer reviews

Plans starting at

$50

00/mo.*

Speeds up to

940

Mbps

(844) 451-2720

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*Speed may not be available in your area. Paperless billing required. Taxes and fees apply.

Starlink Internet

(98) 98 customer reviews

Plans starting at

$50

00/mo.*

Speeds up to

400

Mbps

(844) 451-2720

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*Users on Residential 100 Mbps and Residential 200 Mbps will be limited to download speeds of 100 Mbps and 200 Mbps respectively. Residential 100 Mbps and Residential 200 Mbps plans are only available in select areas. Residential Max users will experience maximum available speeds and top Residential network priority.

Key takeaways

North Dakota is one of the most connected states, offering nearly 100% broadband access to its residents
If you need the fastest North Dakota internet, Midco offers up to 2,000 Mbps and BEK Communication has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Budget-conscious households can try affordable Midco fiber plans starting at $39.00/mo. or Northern Skies fixed wireless at $19.95/mo.

Fastest internet in North Dakota

The fastest internet in North Dakota is ideal for households that need quicker results when downloading large files or want the best streaming performance with little to no buffering. Gamers may also require the fastest internet to be the most effective.

Provider	Starting price*	Download speed	Connection type
Midco	$79.00/mo.	1,000 – 2,000 Mbps	Fiber
BEK Communications Co-op	$81.50/mo.	1,000 – 5,000 Mbps	Fiber
Sparklight	$69.95/mo.	1,000 Mbps	Cable/fiber

Cheapest internet in North Dakota

Some internet users won’t have a need to stream video and may simply want to send and receive email and similar, non-data-heavy uses. If that’s the case, an inexpensive plan — like Northern Skies up to 5 Mbps for $19.95/mo. — may do the job. Check plans for extra charges, such as installation, which may be waived with a contract, or a fee to purchase a satellite dish or fixed wireless antenna.

Provider	Starting price*	Download speed	Connection type
Northern Skies	$19.95/mo.	1.5 – 15 Mbps	Fixed wireless
Midco	$39.00/mo.	125 Mbps	Fiber
Sparklight	$39.95/mo.	300 Mbps	Cable

North Dakota internet provider comparison

Use the table here to find the internet service providers in North Dakota that best suit your budget, speed preferences and availability:

Provider	Starting price*	Download speed range	Connection type	Availability
Midco	$39.00/mo.	125 – 2,000 Mbps	Fiber	69%
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet	$30.00/mo.** w/ Autopay and voice line. Plus taxes & fees	87 – 498 Mbps	5G	54%
AT&T Internet Air	$60.00/mo.	90 – 300 Mbps	5G	38%
CenturyLink	$50.00/mo.***	100 – 940 Mbps	Fiber, DSL	33%
Sparklight	$34.95/mo.	300 – 1,000 Mbps	Cable/fiber	25%
Northern Skies	$19.95/mo.	Up to 30 Mbps	Fixed wireless	8%
BEK Communications Co-op	$81.50/mo.	Up to 2,500 Mbps	Fiber	<1%
Starlink	$50.00/mo.	100 – 400 Mbps	Satellite	100%
Hughesnet	$39.99/mo.	25 – 100 Mbps	Satellite	100%

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. Updated as of 03/23/26.
**Savings with $20 in monthly bill credits. Limited-time; subject to change. Qualifying credit, postpaid voice line, and new Internet line required. If you have cancelled Internet lines in past 90 days, you may need to reactivate them first. Credits may take up to 2 bill cycles; credits will stop if you cancel any lines or change plans. Limit 1/account. May not be combined with some offers or discounts.
***Limited availability. Service and rate in select locations only. Paperless billing required. Taxes and fees apply. Rate excludes CTL Fee not to exceed $1.50/mo./line.

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How we review internet in North Dakota

Our methodology

We evaluate broadband providers in four categories: affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction.

We evaluate broadband providers in four categories: affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction. Each category contains multiple sub-factors, all of which are weighted differently to impact the provider’s overall score.

For each sub-factor, we score all providers on a continuous scale of one to five, relative to the industry as a whole. Because the average download speed in America is currently 290 Mbps, for example, we assigned all plans with download speeds between 100 and 299 Mbps a score between three and four. Xfinity’s 200 Mbps plan received a 3.50 score for download speed, while Spectrum’s 500 Mbps plan got a 3.71.

We only considered standardized data points in our scoring system. More abstract data like consistency of service and brand reputation is still part of our analysis, but we opted to let our writers address them in the context of each review.

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North Dakota internet statistics

North Dakota vs. the U.S.

North Dakota overall has slower speeds than the rest of the U.S. However, in North Dakota’s larger cities and suburban areas, you can still expect to find multiple high-speed internet options that support streaming, remote work and multiple Wi-Fi devices.

North Dakota

Download speed: 286.63 Mbps
Upload speed: 201.34 Mbps

U.S.

Download speed: 308.11 Mbps
Upload speed: 55.83 Mbps

Source: Ookla’s Speedtest Global Index

Internet availability in North Dakota

North Dakota is different from most states, as it actually has more fiber than cable availability. This could be due to the fact that building internet infrastructure in North Dakota was led by local and regional providers, like Midco and BEK Communications. For rural parts of North Dakota, fixed wireless is prominent, as well as satellite internet.

Cable: 61%
Fiber: 67%
Fixed wireless: 44%
Satellite: 100%

Source: FCC National Broadband Map

Quality of internet in North Dakota

North Dakota residents have plenty of access to high-speed internet and Wi-Fi.

Residents with broadband access (speeds at or over 100/20 Mbps): 100%
Residents with broadband access (speeds at or over 250/25 Mbps): 99%
Residents with access to gigabit speeds (at or over 1,000/100 Mbps): 91%

Sources: FCC coverage maps and Ookla Speedtest data.

North Dakota internet assistance

If you need assistance paying for home internet or phone services, North Dakota has various subsidized plans to lower the monthly cost.

Lifeline provides $9.25/mo. toward services including internet, home phone and cellphone.

AT&T Access plans are available in certain areas of North Dakota for households that qualify based on income or participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the National School Lunch Program (NSLP).

Find internet providers in North Dakota by city

As with many of the midwestern states, North Dakota has a lot of land and relatively few people. That generally translates to hit-or-miss internet coverage and speeds, but in the cities, at least, customers in North Dakota can find robust internet connections. Some “hometown” internet service providers offer 1 Gbps (1,000 Mbps) or better download speeds.

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The future of internet in North Dakota

By 2028, North Dakota may be the first state in the country to have 100% broadband access. BEK Communications and Midco are broadening internet access to the last several hundred locations, thanks to funds from the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program and the Biden-era infrastructure bill.

North Dakota internet FAQs

What is the best internet provider in North Dakota?

If you are in an area that can get Midco or BEK Communications, fiber internet is will be the most reliable and fastest option for home internet service with Wi-Fi.

What is the most available internet in North Dakota?

Satellite internet is the most widely available in North Dakota, followed by fixed wireless from Consolidated Communications and T-Mobile 5G.

What is the fastest internet provider in North Dakota?

The fastest North Dakota provider is BEK Communications, which offers up to 5,000 Mbps in parts of the state.

What is the cheapest internet provider in North Dakota?

Northern Skies is technically the cheapest North Dakota ISP at $19.95/mo., although its footprint is quite small. However, fiber provider Midco starts at $39.00/mo. for 125 Mbps and is much more widely available.