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North Dakota is one of the least populated states in the U.S. It was Theodore Roosevelt’s favorite for its rugged, open terrain. He called the Peace Garden State “the love of his life,” one of many inspirations for creating the National Parks System.
The allure of the outdoors is undeniable to anyone who visits or calls North Dakota home. Yet, these days, even those who want to rough it need reliable home internet. And fortunately, North Dakota delivers some impressively fast options throughout much of the state.
Read on to learn about the top internet service providers in North Dakota, along with your options for connection type, speed, pricing and more.
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Best internet providers in North Dakota
North Dakota may have fewer familiar internet providers than more populated states, but the region offers faster connection speeds and better coverage than you would expect for a largely rural state. Specific provider availability varies from city to city, but top providers in North Dakota include Verizon, Sparklight and T-Mobile.
North Dakota is also home to several strong regional internet providers, including Midco and SRT Communications. In areas without wired connections, satellite providers like Hughesnet and Starlink offer broad availability.
The following table provides an overview of the top internet providers in North Dakota, with pricing, speeds, availability and more.
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Price may include autopay and paperless billing discounts. Speeds may vary.
**When bundled with a qualifying mobile plan.
Methodology
We rated the largest internet providers in the U.S. for 2025. Each provider was rated on a scale of 1 to 5 based on over a dozen factors, including speed, cost, availability, fees, customer satisfaction, connection type and more. We also used data from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to compare the average speed offered by internet companies in the U.S. to set a baseline for what is considered a good internet speed. Additionally, we analyzed data from the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) to understand how each internet service provider (ISP) fares in customer service and perceived value.
Internet technology in North Dakota
North Dakota internet providers offer several types of connections to residents. Satellite internet providers have coverage almost anywhere in the state, though download speeds top out much slower than other options. For faster internet, North Dakota offers cable, fixed wireless and an impressively broad coverage area for fiber plans. Fiber-optic cables offer the fastest connection, with symmetrical upload and download speeds of up to 5 GB in some areas, but cable internet is a close second with gigabit download speeds.
Connection type
Starting price*
Speeds up to
Availability
Satellite
$49.99–$120/mo.
250 Mbps
100%
Cable
$29–$59/mo.
1,000 Mbps
59%
Fixed wireless
$35**–$70/mo.
1,000 Mbps
27%
Fiber
$29–$249/mo.
5,000 Mbps
62%
Disclaimers
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Price may include autopay and paperless billing discounts. Speeds may vary.
**When bundled with a qualifying mobile plan.
Top North Dakota cities
The internet providers in your city may differ from the above list, as options vary in different parts of North Dakota and the state is home to many local providers and co-ops. You may find more fixed wireless cable options in larger cities like Fargo or Bismark, but North Dakota offers impressive fiber coverage throughout much of the state. Enter your address to see which plans are available in your area.
Cheap internet options in North Dakota
If you’re browsing on a budget, you’ve got several options in North Dakota. Plans start as low as $29/mo. from Midco and Sparklight, and T-Mobile and Verizon both offer high-speed internet for $35/mo. when you bundle internet with a cellular plan. Compared to the national average of $40–$80/mo., North Dakota has quite a few choices for cheap home internet.
Fast internet options in North Dakota
If you’re willing to spend a little more, you can get more than enough bandwidth for most home internet activities in North Dakota. With plans of up to 5 GB, there are lightning-fast options for streaming, online gaming and more. Sparklight, Midco, SRT and Dakota Central all offer download speeds of 1 GB or more, and Verizon’s 5G home internet plans can reach up to 300 Mbps.
Not sure how much bandwidth you need? Our internet speed guide breaks it down by number of devices and type of online activity.
Rural internet options in North Dakota
In most parts of the U.S., satellite internet is your best option for connecting in rural areas. And, while satellite providers do offer good coverage in North Dakota, the state also has an impressive rural network for fiber internet. That means rural North Dakota customers may have access to multigigabit fiber plans in some areas.
North Dakota internet FAQs
Is there 5G in North Dakota?
Yes, there is some 5G coverage around major cities like Grand Forks and Fargo. However, fixed wireless coverage tends to be slow and spotty in much of North Dakota.
Does North Dakota have good internet?
For such a sparsely populated state, North Dakota has surprisingly fast internet with broad availability, especially for fiber. According to Ookla, the median download speed in North Dakota is 236 Mbps.
Why does North Dakota have so much fiber internet?
North Dakota has a highly developed fiber network compared to other states with a similar population-to-size ratio. This is largely thanks to the work of rural internet cooperatives and local providers that have invested heavily in building out a robust rural network. North Dakota also benefited heavily from the federal Broadband Technology Opportunities Program.
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Luke Daugherty is a freelance writer, editor, and former operations manager. His work covers a wide range of topics, including streaming and internet tech, green energy, and personal finance. His work, bylined and ghostwritten, has appeared in The Balance, CNET, CIO Magazine, Entrepreneur, and more.
Hannah Whatley is an editor who enjoys collaborating with writers to offer readers the most relevant, accurate, and up-to-date information for their home purchases. She has previously edited for The Motley Fool, The Modest Wallet, Grammarly, JoinCake.com and SaveOnEnergy.com, gaining expertise in several industries. Hannah has a B.A. in English from Thomas Edison State University. When she isn’t editing, she enjoys studying linguistics and languages.
