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Internet Providers in Cathay, North Dakota

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Home Internet in Cathay, ND

  • 1. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. DCT
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 68.9%
  • 3. North Dakota Telephone Company
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 31.1%
  • 4. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Cathay, ND

In Cathay, North Dakota, Hughesnet reigns as the primary internet service provider, offering extensive coverage of 100% through a satellite connection. Despite a modest maximum download speed of 25 Mbps, the city embraces this provider for reliable internet connectivity. Hughesnet services start fairly at $49.99 per month, creating a balance between cost-effectiveness and seamless connectivity. Not too far behind is Starlink, another satellite connection provider also boasting 100% coverage. This provider entices those requiring faster internet experiences with a significantly higher maximum download speed of 220 Mbps but this comes at a steeper monthly starting price of $90.

Alternatively, Dakota Central Telecommunications offers 67% of Cathay’s residents DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) connectivity. Despite a limited reach, it tempts users with ultra-fast internet speeds of up to 1 Gbps, outdoing the other two providers. Starting at a monthly charge of $49.95, it delivers good value to users preferring efficiency over coverage. It’s noteworthy that Cathay still grapples with some areas that lack quality internet service mainly in DSL, cable, and fixed wireless, with no coverage at all. This is offset by satellite connection providers that cover the entire city and fiber providers, which have managed to extend their services to 88% of the city.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • DCT
  • North Dakota Telephone Company
68.89%

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Provider Connection Types in Cathay, ND

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Cathay, ND
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
87.58%

List of Internet Providers in Cathay, ND

Provider Type Top Speed
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
DCT Fiber 1 Gbps
North Dakota Telephone Company Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Cathay, ND

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Dakota Central Telecommunications $49.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
North Dakota Telephone Company $59.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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