North Dakota Internet Overview
1000 Mbps avg · 389 ZIP codes · 100% fiber · 53 counties
County Grade Distribution
Best Broadband Counties in North Dakota
| County | Grade | Avg Download | Fiber | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmons | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 7 |
| Sargent | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 8 |
| Ransom | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 4 |
| Steele | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 6 |
| Barnes | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 11 |
| Nelson | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 8 |
| Pembina | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 12 |
| Cavalier | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 10 |
| Ramsey | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 10 |
| Rolette | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 7 |
| Pierce | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 3 |
| Towner | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 7 |
| Bottineau | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 9 |
| Benson | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 10 |
| Wells | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 7 |
Slowest Counties in North Dakota
| County | Grade | Avg Download | Fiber | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Valley | C | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 3 |
| Grand Forks | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 16 |
| Billings | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 3 |
| Cass | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 25 |
| Burleigh | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 12 |
| Traill | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 9 |
| Morton | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 8 |
| Ward | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 14 |
| Richland | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 15 |
| Walsh | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 11 |
| Renville | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 5 |
| McKenzie | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 6 |
| Emmons | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 7 |
| Sargent | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 8 |
| Ransom | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 4 |
All 53 Counties in North Dakota
Internet Providers in North Dakota
| Provider | ZIP Codes | Max Speed |
|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile | - | 25 Mbps |
| Consolidated Communications | 389 | 1,000 Mbps |
| Midcontinent Communications | 389 | 1,000 Mbps |
| West River Telecommunications Cooperative | 389 | 1,000 Mbps |
| Bek Communications Cooperative | 389 | 2,500 Mbps |
| North Dakota Telephone Company | 389 | 1,000 Mbps |
| Srt Communications, INC. | 389 | 1,000 Mbps |
| Dickey Rural Telephone Cooperative | 389 | 1,000 Mbps |
| Polar Communications Mutual Aid Corporation | 389 | 1,000 Mbps |
Cities in North Dakota
Neighboring States
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average internet speed in North Dakota?
North Dakota has an average maximum download speed of 1000 Mbps across 389 ZIP codes. 100% of areas have fiber internet access, and the state averages 10 providers per ZIP code.
Which counties in North Dakota have the best internet?
The counties with the best broadband in North Dakota include Emmons (Grade A), Sargent (Grade A), Ransom (Grade A). These areas have the fastest average speeds and most provider competition.
How does North Dakota compare to the national average?
The national average download speed is 876 Mbps, while North Dakota averages 1000 Mbps, above the national average. Nationally, 96% of areas have fiber, compared to 100% in North Dakota.
The this entity record above pulls directly from the FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). What follows is the per-entity context — how this entity sits in the broader U.S. internet availability and broadband speed distribution and which underlying factors drive the headline numbers.
Every number on this page links back to the FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC); the methodology page describes the inputs, refresh cadence, and known limitations of the underlying data product.
For readers using this page as a decision input, the related-entity pages elsewhere on the site provide the comparison set. The most useful comparison for this entity is typically a peer within U.S. ZIPs, counties, and states with similar size, similar exposure, or similar geography — not the national-level summary alone.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, 2026.