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Overview of internet satisfaction and availability in North Dakota
North Dakotans are delighted with their internet, ranking 2nd over all states in internet customer satisfaction. A big reason for all these happy customers in the Flickertail State may be because the average household pays less than $60 a month on internet. Many cities like Fargo, Horace, and Jamestown have access to three or more different providers, giving customers options when it comes to choosing different internet plans. Customers can easily comparison shop for the best deal, and more competition keeps plan prices lower.
Internet providers received an average satisfaction rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from customers in North Dakota.
That ranks North Dakota 2nd nationwide for internet customer satisfaction.
Learn more about our methodologyInternet customer satisfaction in North Dakota
4.1/5 average customer satisfaction rating
2nd
national ranking for customer satisfaction
$56.42 average price per payment for internet, per household
96.7% of the time, advertised speeds meet household needs
4.1/5 average customer service rating of internet services
4.1/5 average reliability rating of services state-wide
Population:
779,094 people
2.45 average people per household
$65,987 average income per household
44 average age per household
59% of population employed
4% higher than national average
Ranked 17th nationally
9% higher than national average
Ranked 41st nationally
13% higher than national average
Ranked 47th nationally
3% higher than national average
Ranked 28th nationally
Fastest internet providers in North Dakota
| Provider | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Availability | Order online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West River Cooperative Telephone Company | 271.96 Mbps | 245.91 Mbps | 69.69% | View Plans for West River Cooperative Telephone Company |
| Midco | 208.58 Mbps | 88.97 Mbps | 57.54% | View Plans for Midco |
| Consolidated Telcom | 165.28 Mbps | 102.44 Mbps | 79.93% | |
| Sparklight | 163.99 Mbps | 21.6 Mbps | 64.63% | View Plans for Sparklight |
| BEK Communications Cooperative | 158.9 Mbps | 80.94 Mbps | 89.64% | View Plans for BEK Communications Cooperative |
Internet by tech type
| Internet tech type | Avg download speed | % of people with access | % availability | Learn more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Home | 243 Mbps | 80.84% | 65.03% | See all providers for 5G Home |
| Cable | 442.25 Mbps | 78.79% | 57.53% | See all providers for Cable |
| DSL | 56.52 Mbps | 63.39% | 64.24% | See all providers for DSL |
| Fiber | 1017 Mbps | 77.3% | 73.27% | See all providers for Fiber |
| Fixed Wireless | 149.64 Mbps | 38.94% | 77.95% | See all providers for Fixed Wireless |
| Satellite | 146.03 Mbps | 42.73% | 97.68% | See all providers for Satellite |
Best cities for internet in North Dakota
Cities in North Dakota with the fastest internet
| City | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Fiber availability | Fastest provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks | 221.85 Mbps | 96.47 Mbps | 90% | Dakota Carrier Network |
| Williston | 197.38 Mbps | 126.41 Mbps | 58% | Midco |
| Bismarck | 192.64 Mbps | 60.49 Mbps | 57% | Midstate Communications |
| West Fargo | 187.18 Mbps | 86.28 Mbps | 68% | Midco |
| Minot | 180.6 Mbps | 96.25 Mbps | 66% | Midco |
| Dickinson | 167.16 Mbps | 91.31 Mbps | 79% | Consolidated Telcom |
| Fargo | 138.73 Mbps | 81.6 Mbps | 74% | Midco |
Grand Forks is the best city in North Dakota for internet, shooting to the top of the list thanks to a combination of record-setting average download speeds, wide fiber-optic internet availability, and the presence of a reliable and well-rated internet provider. Williston and Bismarck also earn top rankings, according to our data.
The most connected cities in North Dakota
| City | Population | Percent with access to high speed internet | Percent with access to fiber internet | Percent with access to 3+ providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briarwood | 56 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Fargo | 127,319 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Horace | 3,464 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Briarwood is the most internet-connected city in North Dakota. Briarwood makes it to the top of the list due to the high number of its residents who have access not only to high-speed internet, but also to fiber internet specifically. A large number of Briarwood's residents also have access to three or more internet providers—an uncommon number of options compared to the rest of the state. Fargo and Horace also make it to the top of our list.
Top cities in North Dakota
Fargo
Population: 127,319
Median income: $82,374
138.73 Mbps
avg. download speed
81.6 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Grand Forks
Population: 58,935
Median income: $47,721
221.85 Mbps
avg. download speed
96.47 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
99.71% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Minot
Population: 48,038
Median income: $71,149
180.6 Mbps
avg. download speed
96.25 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Methodology
HighSpeedInternet.com relies on proprietary and exclusive data to analyze the customer and provider trends presented on this page. We analyze millions of results from our speed test tool to determine average statewide speeds, fastest speeds, and availability. Our annual customer satisfaction survey provides us with data for developing the satisfaction rating. We also draw from data provided to us directly by internet providers to determine available tech types and average speeds.