Internet Service Providers in North Dakota
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North Dakota Internet Coverage & Availability in 2026
North Dakota Internet Facts in 2026
North Dakota's Internet Ranking
North Dakota currently ranks 26th among states in BroadbandNow’s annual rankings of internet coverage, speed and availability.
Access to Wired or Fixed Wireless Broadband: 99.2%
This means that roughly zero in ten North Dakota residents are not able to purchase an internet plan of at least 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload.
Access to Wired Low-Priced Broadband Plan: 68.5%
This means that nearly three in ten residents are not able to purchase broadband at a price of $60/month or less (excluding promotions and government programs).
Access to Fiber-Optic Service: 72%
This means that in ten residents are unable to purchase a fiber internet plan.
Number of Internet Providers in North Dakota: 34
The U.S. has more than 2,877 internet service providers, with most covering very small areas. It is worth searching by zip code to see who is available in your town.
At BroadbandNow, we advocate for a definition of broadband internet to be at least 100 Mbps, as opposed to the FCC definition of 25 Mbps, which would be considered slow for many internet-intensive activities.
In North Dakota, 91% of households have access to 1 Gbps wired or fixed wireless broadband, ranking 14th among all states.
2026 North Dakota Broadband Market Analysis
North Dakota ranks #26 nationwide (slipping 7 spots from 2025) in BroadbandNow’s 2026 Best and Worst States for Broadband report, earning an overall grade of B- (Score: 80.65/100). The state’s standing is anchored by fundamental prerequisite connectivity, with 99.2% of residents having access to basic wired or fixed wireless broadband and 68.5% covered by affordable low-priced plans. Physical network architecture across the state features a 72% fiber-optic availability rate, which directly influences overall consumer reliability and quality scores.
In our evaluation of over 160 million speed tests, North Dakota demonstrated network responsiveness with a median round-trip latency of 28 ms alongside median download speeds reaching 125.9 Mbps and upload speeds of 78.4 Mbps. Real-world network performance reveals noticeable variations between leading urban corridors and surrounding communities. Across regional population centers and municipal hubs, ongoing infrastructure deployments continue to expand fiber penetration and elevate local bandwidth capabilities.
In rural and less densely populated regions across the state, geographic distances and lower fiber infrastructure density can result in slower median upload tiers and higher latency. Because infrastructure quality, plan pricing, and fiber availability shift dramatically from city to city across North Dakota, checking address-level provider coverage remains essential for remote workers, competitive gamers, and everyday households.
Internet Coverage by Demographic in North Dakota
Individuals or households with no internet access by characteristic (includes broadband and non-broadband packages)
Percentage of households with and without any type of internet access
- With: 94.8%
- Without: 5.2%
Type of internet connection
- Dialup only: <1%
- Broadband of any type: 90.7%
- Cellular data only: 9.4%
- Satellite: 5.2%
Age
- <18: 3.6%
- 18-64: 5.7%
- 65+ adults: 17.1%
Household Income
- <$20,000: 25.4%
- $20,000-$74,999: 10.9%
- $75,000+: 4.6%
Race
- Black: 0%
- Native American/Alaska Native: 7.8%
- Asian: 0%
- Mixed race: 7.6%
- Hispanic or Latino: 9.2%
- White: 7%
Employment Status
- Employed: 5.7%
- Unemployed: 6.2%
Educational Attainment
- Less than high school: 27.1%
- HS grad, some college or associate's: 7.9%
- Bachelor's degree: 5.7%
Internet Providers in North Dakota
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Internet Providers By City in North Dakota
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| Alexander | 88.2% | 10 providers |
| Anamoose | 91.8% | 9 providers |
| Beach | 36.3% | 8 providers |
| Belcourt | 85.0% | 8 providers |
| Belfield | 80.9% | 12 providers |
| Berthold | 95.8% | 10 providers |
| Beulah | 100.0% | 10 providers |
| Bismarck | 97.6% | 12 providers |
| Bottineau | 99.0% | 11 providers |
| Bowdon | 67.0% | 7 providers |
| Bowman | 98.0% | 10 providers |
| Buffalo | 60.6% | 7 providers |
| Cando | 98.4% | 11 providers |
| Carrington | 94.4% | 12 providers |
| Casselton | 95.8% | 13 providers |
| Cavalier | 96.8% | 8 providers |
| Center | 76.8% | 10 providers |
| Coleharbor | 93.5% | 8 providers |
| Colfax | 100.0% | 11 providers |
| Cooperstown | 73.9% | 9 providers |
| Crary | 98.1% | 6 providers |
| Crosby | 88.6% | 6 providers |
| Davenport | 82.6% | 9 providers |
| Devils Lake | 96.2% | 8 providers |
| Dickinson | 98.6% | 12 providers |
| Drayton | 99.3% | 10 providers |
| Dunn Center | 99.8% | 8 providers |
| Dunseith | 81.4% | 9 providers |
| Edgeley | 89.5% | 9 providers |
| Edinburg | 92.9% | 7 providers |
| Elgin | 98.7% | 9 providers |
| Ellendale | 49.9% | 10 providers |
| Enderlin | 3.8% | 9 providers |
| Epping | 94.4% | 6 providers |
| Fairmount | 98.9% | 12 providers |
| Fargo | 97.8% | 18 providers |
| Fessenden | 83.8% | 8 providers |
| Fingal | 59.3% | 12 providers |
| Finley | 9.8% | 8 providers |
| Flasher | 99.8% | 8 providers |
| Fordville | 86.5% | 7 providers |
| Forman | 92.0% | 7 providers |
| Fort Ransom | 87.3% | 7 providers |
| Fort Totten | 35.6% | 7 providers |
| Fort Yates | 98.0% | 8 providers |
| Gackle | 66.8% | 8 providers |
| Garrison | 95.5% | 8 providers |
| Glenburn | 97.2% | 10 providers |
| Grafton | 89.8% | 10 providers |
| Grand Forks | 96.0% | 14 providers |
| Gwinner | 87.4% | 7 providers |
| Halliday | 96.3% | 11 providers |
| Hankinson | 99.6% | 11 providers |
| Harvey | 84.3% | 10 providers |
| Hatton | 74.5% | 11 providers |
| Hazelton | 100.0% | 8 providers |
| Hazen | 99.6% | 11 providers |
| Hebron | 99.5% | 9 providers |
| Hettinger | 96.1% | 10 providers |
| Hillsboro | 99.1% | 11 providers |
| Hoople | 84.2% | 7 providers |
| Hope | 94.8% | 8 providers |
| Horace | 96.3% | 16 providers |
| Jamestown | 98.9% | 11 providers |
| Kenmare | 97.5% | 10 providers |
| Killdeer | 98.7% | 10 providers |
| Kindred | 94.1% | 10 providers |
| Lakota | 96.7% | 7 providers |
| Lamoure | 95.9% | 9 providers |
| Langdon | 96.3% | 11 providers |
| Leeds | 83.9% | 5 providers |
| Lidgerwood | 99.2% | 11 providers |
| Linton | 98.9% | 10 providers |
| Lisbon | 94.2% | 10 providers |
| Maddock | 78.0% | 6 providers |
| Mandan | 97.8% | 14 providers |
| Mapleton | 89.2% | 11 providers |
| Mayville | 80.3% | 10 providers |
| Mcclusky | 99.0% | 10 providers |
| Mcville | 90.7% | 7 providers |
| Menoken | 99.0% | 10 providers |
| Milnor | 81.6% | 10 providers |
| Minnewaukan | 73.8% | 5 providers |
| Minot | 98.9% | 12 providers |
| Mohall | 94.7% | 9 providers |
| Mooreton | 97.0% | 11 providers |
| Mott | 96.7% | 9 providers |
| Munich | 82.0% | 6 providers |
| Napoleon | 93.8% | 8 providers |
| New Rockford | 96.6% | 10 providers |
| New Salem | 99.4% | 11 providers |
| New Town | 97.2% | 10 providers |
| Northwood | 95.2% | 11 providers |
| Oakes | 68.7% | 10 providers |
| Oberon | 86.8% | 5 providers |
| Page | 68.5% | 5 providers |
| Park River | 84.3% | 11 providers |
| Parshall | 96.0% | 9 providers |
| Plaza | 95.9% | 9 providers |
| Powers Lake | 93.9% | 6 providers |
| Ray | 89.9% | 10 providers |
| Richardton | 97.9% | 11 providers |
| Rolette | 79.2% | 10 providers |
| Rolla | 94.8% | 8 providers |
| Rugby | 71.0% | 11 providers |
| Saint Thomas | 98.4% | 7 providers |
| Sheyenne | 90.4% | 8 providers |
| Solen | 97.2% | 8 providers |
| South Heart | 93.9% | 9 providers |
| Stanley | 95.1% | 10 providers |
| Stanton | 100.0% | 8 providers |
| Steele | 100.0% | 9 providers |
| Sterling | 98.5% | 7 providers |
| Strasburg | 99.3% | 9 providers |
| Surrey | 100.0% | 7 providers |
| Tioga | 86.6% | 9 providers |
| Tolna | 77.3% | 6 providers |
| Underwood | 99.6% | 10 providers |
| Valley City | 95.4% | 11 providers |
| Wahpeton | 95.5% | 12 providers |
| Washburn | 99.8% | 11 providers |
| Watford City | 99.3% | 9 providers |
| West Fargo | 99.8% | 17 providers |
| Westhope | 97.9% | 7 providers |
| Williston | 98.1% | 13 providers |
| Wilton | 100.0% | 7 providers |
| Wimbledon | 78.4% | 5 providers |
| Wishek | 99.8% | 8 providers |
| Wyndmere | 99.2% | 9 providers |
| Ypsilanti | 75.0% | 6 providers |
| Zap | 100.0% | 8 providers |