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Internet Providers in Shields, North Dakota

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Home Internet in Shields, ND

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 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. West River Telecommunications Cooperative
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 40.4%
  • Standing Rock Telecom
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 22.8%

Best Internet Providers in Shields, ND

In Shields, North Dakota, Viasat Internet stands out as the top provider, offering satellite connections with 100% coverage. Viasat provides maximum download speeds of 150 Mbps, meeting various browsing, streaming, and gaming demands. The service starts at $99.99 per month, which some may find costly. Yet, its comprehensive coverage ensures that every resident has access.

Hughesnet also delivers satellite internet with total coverage in Shields, ranking right behind Viasat. It offers maximum download speeds of 100 Mbps at a more budget-friendly starting price of $49.99 per month. While fiber connections exist, Shields primarily relies on satellite and fixed wireless options, indicating areas still lack high-speed infrastructure. However, satellite providers like Viasat and Hughesnet are successfully addressing these gaps.

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
  • Standing Rock Telecom
22.81%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • West River Telecommunications Cooperative
100%

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Provider Connection Types in Shields, ND

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Shields, 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
100%

List of Internet Providers in Shields, ND

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
West River Telecommunications Cooperative Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Standing Rock Telecom Fixed Wireless 10 Mbps

Internet Providers in Shields, ND

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 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
West River Telecommunications Cooperative $79.95/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
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet

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