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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. DRN
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 96%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Forbes, ND

In Forbes, North Dakota, two internet providers dominate: Viasat and Hughesnet. Viasat delivers a satellite connection with 100% coverage, ensuring reliability even in remote areas. Its maximum download speed reaches 12 Mbps, and the service starts at $69.99 per month. This makes Viasat suitable for those who prioritize coverage over speed.

Hughesnet also offers a satellite connection with 100% coverage but provides a much higher download speed of up to 100 Mbps. Starting at $49.99 per month, Hughesnet offers more speed and a lower cost than Viasat. Residents looking for faster internet for streaming or multiple users will find Hughesnet to be a better choice in both speed and pricing.

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
DRN Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Forbes, ND

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $69.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 12 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Dickey Rural Networks $81.94/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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