Internet providers in Bismarck, ND

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What is the best internet provider in Bismarck?

CenturyLink - Low-cost options
HughesNet - Perfect for rural areas
Viasat - Widely available
Midco - High speeds for multiple users

Internet Provider Types in Bismarck

Cable

79%
Coverage

DSL

99%
Coverage

Internet Speed Availability in Bismarck

3 Mbps

31%
Availability

10 Mbps

31%
Availability

25 Mbps

31%
Availability

Broadband Internet Availability

(Internet faster than 25 Mbps)

31%

Bismarck

96%

North Dakota

79%

USA

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Bismarck Residential Internet Coverage

Bismarck homes are some of the most expensive in the state of North Dakota. It's the second largest city in the state and home to both blue- and white-collar workers who are well-educated and work in administrative support and sales roles. They tend to be wealthy as well. In addition, there's a large population of Native American residents. Bismarck residents rely on their internet services to connect with the community and learn about opportunities in the area. Compared with just 83% of North Dakota, 100% of Bismarck residents have access to high-speed internet.

Midcontinent Communications is the only cable internet provider in the area, reaching 100% of homes. While CenturyLink reaches 93% of homes with DSL, they're not the only provider of the service. 3% of residents east of the Missouri River can get DSL from OrbitCom, Inc. A final option for 1% of residents is fiber optics from CenturyLink.

Businesses in Bismarck have greater access to fiber optics. 73% of commercial users can get fiber optics from Dakota Carrier Networks. Another option from Dakota Carrier Networks for 1% of businesses is copper wire.

Fastest Internet Service Providers in Bismarck

Midco offers internet at speeds up to 1000 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet. offers internet at speeds up to 245 Mbps

HughesNet offers internet at speeds up to 100 Mbps

Viasat offers internet at speeds up to 100 Mbps

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Summary of Bismarck internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
CenturyLink	DSL	20 Mbps	3.4/5	View Plans for CenturyLink
HughesNet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for HughesNet
Viasat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
T-Mobile Home Internet.	5G Home	245 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet.
Northern Skies Wireless	Fixed Wireless	30 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Northern Skies Wireless
Midco	Cable	1000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Midco

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

Internet providers in Bismarck, ND

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