In North Dakota there are 4 residential Cable providers covering 70.42% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 915 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
Cable Internet Service Providers in North Dakota
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in North Dakota are not shown.
North Dakota Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in North Dakota is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 70.42% of North Dakota. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Midco. Call one of the companies with service in North Dakota above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in North Dakota?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in North Dakota.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average North Dakota home can get up to 915 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the state is 1,000 Mbps, which 62.91% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 20 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in North Dakota.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of North Dakota, and slower in the west areas of the state.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in North Dakota?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in North Dakota you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the state.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 44.68% of North Dakota homes.
- Cable is fastest for 50.56% of the state.
- DSL is fastest for 1.99%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.12%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of North Dakota homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in North Dakota, along with details on where in North Dakota and at what speeds.
Midco Cable in North Dakota
Midco cable coverage
About 65.85%, or 442,886 people, have Midco cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire North Dakota area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of North Dakota.
Midco cable download speeds
Midco is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Dakota. Versus other cable providers in the area, Midco cable is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout North Dakota. The fastest plan anyone in North Dakota can order from Midco goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 200 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for North Dakota customers is up to 956 Mbps.
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- 94.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 5.6% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 200.0 Mbps
Midco cable upload speeds
In North Dakota download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Midco cable. Compared to other ISPs, Midco is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other North Dakota cable providers. Midco offers 2 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Dakota is up to 25 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Midco customers can get speeds up to 20 Mbps.
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- 5.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 94.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
Sparklight Cable in North Dakota
Sparklight cable coverage
About 19.51%, or 131,233 people, have Sparklight cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southeast and east North Dakota area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of North Dakota.
Sparklight cable download speeds
Sparklight is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Dakota. Versus other cable providers in the area, Sparklight cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout North Dakota. The fastest plan anyone in North Dakota can order from Sparklight goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all North Dakota customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight cable upload speeds
In North Dakota download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Sparklight cable. Compared to other ISPs, Sparklight is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other North Dakota cable providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Dakota is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
CSI Cable in North Dakota
CSI cable coverage
About 3.41%, or 22,947 people, have CSI cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the east and southeast North Dakota area. CSI is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of North Dakota.
CSI cable download speeds
CSI is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Dakota. Versus other cable providers in the area, CSI cable is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout North Dakota. The fastest plan anyone in North Dakota can order from CSI goes up to 150 Mbps, and all North Dakota customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 150.0 Mbps
CSI cable upload speeds
In North Dakota download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for CSI cable. Compared to other ISPs, CSI is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other North Dakota cable providers. CSI offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Dakota is up to 15 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 15.0 Mbps
Consolidated Communications Cable in North Dakota
Consolidated cable coverage
About 2.13%, or 14,347 people, have Consolidated cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southwest and west North Dakota area. Consolidated is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of North Dakota.
Consolidated Communications cable download speeds
Consolidated is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Dakota. Versus other cable providers in the area, Consolidated cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout North Dakota. The fastest plan anyone in North Dakota can order from Consolidated goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all North Dakota customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Consolidated Communications cable upload speeds
In North Dakota download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Consolidated cable. Compared to other ISPs, Consolidated is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other North Dakota cable providers. Consolidated offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Dakota is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
North Dakota Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to North Dakota or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in North Dakota compare to the rest of the United States?
Cable internet speeds in North Dakota are comparable versus the average speeds in the United States: 936 Mbps in the United States versus 915 Mbps in the state. The nation has less cable availability compared to the state. Average cable coverage in the United States is 89.84% versus 70.42% in North Dakota.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around North Dakota are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other states?
Below are states nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby States
- South Dakota: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Minnesota: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Nebraska: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Wyoming: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Iowa: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Montana: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Wisconsin: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Colorado: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Kansas: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Illinois: more cable coverage, faster speeds
States with Similar Populations
- Alaska: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- District of Columbia: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- South Dakota: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Vermont: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Wyoming: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Delaware: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Montana: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Rhode Island: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- New Hampshire: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Maine: more cable coverage, faster speeds