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Internet Providers in Forbes, North Dakota

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Home Internet in Forbes, ND

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    12 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. DRN
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 96%

Best Internet Providers in Forbes, ND

Forbes, North Dakota residents enjoy robust internet connections, predominantly via Dickey Rural Networks. This provider impressively covers about 97% of the city, delivering fiber connections, today's gold-standard for swift and stable internet access. With peak download speeds of up to 1 Gbps, Dickey Rural Networks provides plans starting at $81.94 monthly, reflecting the quality service.

There's also Viasat Internet, an equally competitive provider that covers all of Forbes. Using satellite technology, Viasat assures connectivity even in areas where traditional, landline-based internet might falter. Plans here start from $49.99 a month and allow for maximum download speeds of 10 Mbps - a well-rounded offer.

Looking at Forbes' internet coverage, fiber services dominate at 98%, fixed wireless services cover 73%, and satellite services reach the whole city. It's clear - Dickey Rural Networks and Viasat are the best picks available.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Viasat
100%
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
  • DRN
96.04%

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Provider Connection Types in Forbes, ND

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Forbes, 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
97.53%

List of Internet Providers in Forbes, ND

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 12 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
DRN Fiber 1 Gbps

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