North Dakota · FCC data as of December 31, 2025
Internet providers in North Dakota
Coverage in North Dakota
- Homes in North Dakota that can get 100/20 Mbps or faster over wired service
- 99.2%
- Homes in North Dakota that can get fiber
- 69.9%
- Homes in North Dakota that can get 1,000/100 Mbps or faster
- 93.5%
- Homes in North Dakota that can get cable
- 63.4%
- Homes in North Dakota that can get 100/20 Mbps or faster, counting fixed wireless
- 99.8%
By technology and speed
Share of homes in North Dakota that can get each technology at each speed tier from at least one provider.
| Technology | Any speed | 25/3 Mbps+ | 100/20 Mbps+ | 1,000/100 Mbps+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiber | 69.9% | 69.9% | 69.9% | 67.1% |
| Cable | 63.4% | 63.4% | 60.9% | 50.1% |
| DSL (copper) | 42.7% | 14.8% | 4.8% | 0% |
| Fixed wireless | 77.4% | 70.4% | 47.4% | 0% |
| Satellite | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Any technology | 100% | 100% | 100% | 93.5% |
Best for, by rule
Each pick is computed from the data with the rule shown on the card. No provider pays for placement.
Fastest fiber
No provider in North Dakota meets this rule in the current data. 69.9% of homes here can get fiber from at least one provider.
Rule: Highest advertised fiber download among providers whose fiber reaches at least 20% of the area.
Widest coverage
Cable, up to 5,000 Mbps down, 5,000 Mbps up, 70.2% of homes
Rule: Largest share of homes covered, satellite excluded.
Fixed wireless option
Fixed wireless, up to 100 Mbps down, 20 Mbps up, 55.2% of homes
Rule: Provider whose main technology here is fixed wireless, covering the largest share of homes.
22 wired and fixed wireless providers in North Dakota
Grouped by each provider's main technology in the state, then ranked by share covered, with speeds for that main technology.
Mainly fiber (14)
Glass fiber to the location.
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Share covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRT | Fiber, DSL (copper) | 2,000 Mbps | 2,000 Mbps | 8.9% of homes |
| Northwest Communications | Fiber, DSL (copper) | 1,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | 6.3% of homes |
| Consolidated Telcom | Fiber, Cable | 1,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | 6% of homes |
| Reservation Telephone Cooperative | Fiber, DSL (copper) | 1,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | 5.1% of homes |
| Bluepeak | Fiber, Cable | 5,000 Mbps | 5,000 Mbps | 4.8% of homes |
| BEK Communications Cooperative | Fiber | 5,000 Mbps | 5,000 Mbps | 4.5% of homes |
| North Dakota Telephone Company | Fiber | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps | 4.4% of homes |
| West River Telecommunications Cooperative | Fiber | 1,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | 3.9% of homes |
| Dickey Rural Telephone Coop | Fiber | 2,500 Mbps | 2,500 Mbps | 3.9% of homes |
| Polar Telecommunications Inc | Fiber | 1,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | 3.6% of homes |
| Dakota Central | Fiber | 1,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | 3.5% of homes |
| Park Region Telephone | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 1,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | 3.2% of homes |
| Turtle Mountain Communications | Fiber | 1,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | 3% of homes |
| Quantum Fiber | Fiber | 1,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | 2.2% of served locations* |
Mainly cable (3)
Coaxial cable network.
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Homes covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midco | Fiber, Cable, Fixed wireless | 2,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | 70.2% |
| Sparklight | Fiber, Cable | 1,000 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 20.6% |
| Cable Services Inc | Cable | 150 Mbps | 15 Mbps | 2.6% |
Mainly DSL (2)
Telephone copper lines (DSL).
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Share covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CenturyLink | DSL (copper) | 140 Mbps | 100 Mbps | 32.1% of served locations* |
| Fidium Fiber | Fiber, DSL (copper) | 100 Mbps | 30 Mbps | 2.5% of homes |
Mainly fixed wireless (3)
Radio link to an antenna at the location, including licensed 5G and LTE home internet.
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Homes covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 100 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 55.2% |
| Verizon 5G Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 300 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 50.2% |
| AT&T Internet | Fixed wireless | 100 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 35.9% |
* Some carriers sell a different brand for each technology. Each brand has its own row, and its number is a share of the locations (buildings) the brand serves, not a share of homes. Rows are ordered by their number, but the two kinds of share are not directly comparable.
Satellite (3)
Satellite providers report service to nearly every home, so they are listed separately and left out of the ranking and the picks above.
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Internet outage in North Dakota?
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Questions about internet in North Dakota
What internet providers serve North Dakota?
FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025 lists 22 wired or fixed wireless home internet providers in North Dakota. By share of homes covered: Midco (70.2%), T-Mobile Home Internet (55.2%), Verizon 5G Home Internet (50.2%), AT&T Internet (35.9%), Sparklight (20.6%), SRT (8.9%), Northwest Communications (6.3%), Consolidated Telcom (6%), Reservation Telephone Cooperative (5.1%), Bluepeak (4.8%), BEK Communications Cooperative (4.5%), North Dakota Telephone Company (4.4%), West River Telecommunications Cooperative (3.9%), Dickey Rural Telephone Coop (3.9%), Polar Telecommunications Inc (3.6%), Dakota Central (3.5%), Park Region Telephone (3.2%), Turtle Mountain Communications (3%), Cable Services Inc (2.6%) and Fidium Fiber (2.5%). Listed by share of the locations each brand serves: CenturyLink (32.1%) and Quantum Fiber (2.2%). Satellite service from HughesNet, Starlink and Viasat is also reported.
Is fiber internet available in North Dakota?
Yes. 69.9% of homes in North Dakota can get fiber from at least one provider, according to FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025. Providers reporting fiber here: Midco, Sparklight, SRT, Northwest Communications, Consolidated Telcom, Reservation Telephone Cooperative, Bluepeak, BEK Communications Cooperative, North Dakota Telephone Company, West River Telecommunications Cooperative, Dickey Rural Telephone Coop, Polar Telecommunications Inc, Dakota Central, Park Region Telephone, Turtle Mountain Communications, Fidium Fiber and Quantum Fiber.
What is the fastest internet speed available in North Dakota?
The highest advertised download speed is 10,000 Mbps (10,000 Mbps upload), from North Dakota Telephone Company over fiber. Advertised maximums are not guaranteed speeds, and not every address can get them.
Can I get gigabit internet in North Dakota?
93.5% of homes in North Dakota can get at least 1,000 Mbps download and 100 Mbps upload from at least one provider, according to FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025.
How much of North Dakota can get 100 Mbps internet?
99.2% of homes in North Dakota can get at least 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload over wired service (fiber, cable or DSL), and 99.8% when fixed wireless is included, according to FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025.
Which internet provider covers the most of North Dakota?
Leaving out satellite, Midco covers the largest share: 70.2% of homes.
Is satellite internet available in North Dakota?
Yes. HughesNet (100%), Starlink (100%) and Viasat (68.5%) report satellite service to homes in North Dakota.
Source: FCC National Broadband Map, Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 (published September 29, 2026). Providers report where they offer service; a listed provider may not serve every address. Advertised speeds are not measured speeds. Check a specific address on the address check page. How we build these pages.