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.

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.

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 .

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 $40/mo. or less 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.

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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.