In Burleigh County there are 5 residential internet providers covering 98.46% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,191 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.
5 Internet Service Providers in Burleigh County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Burleigh County are not shown.
Burleigh County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Burleigh County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 98.46% of Burleigh County. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is Midco. Call one of the companies with service in Burleigh County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Burleigh County.
How fast are internet speeds in Burleigh County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Burleigh County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Burleigh County home can get up to 1,191 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,500 Mbps, which 13.07% 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 0.50 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Burleigh County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Burleigh County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Burleigh County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Burleigh County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 13.07% of Burleigh County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 84.59% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.54% of Burleigh County homes.
Internet Market Health in Burleigh County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Burleigh County internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Burleigh County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.5 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.5 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.7 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Burleigh County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Burleigh County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, dsl, fixed wireless, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Burleigh County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 4 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Burleigh County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Burleigh County, along with details on where in Burleigh County and at what speeds.
Midco Cable in Burleigh County, ND
Midco cable coverage
About 92.29%, or 75,038 people, have Midco cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, central, southwest, south, north, northwest, east, and southeast Burleigh County area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Burleigh County.
Midco cable download speeds
Midco is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Burleigh County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Midco cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Burleigh County. The fastest plan anyone in Burleigh County can order from Midco goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Burleigh County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Midco cable upload speeds
In Burleigh County 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 the fastest compared to other Burleigh County cable providers. Midco offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Burleigh County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL in Burleigh County, ND
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 83.34%, or 67,761 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, central, southwest, south, north, northwest, east, and southeast Burleigh County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Burleigh County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Burleigh County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 15 different maximum speeds throughout Burleigh County. The fastest plan anyone in Burleigh County can order from Centurylink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.50 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Burleigh County customers is up to 11 Mbps.
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- 0.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 4.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 6.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 10.2% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 21.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 29.5% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 0.5 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Burleigh County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Burleigh County DSL providers. Centurylink offers 15 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Burleigh County is up to 40 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.25 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 1.3 Mbps.
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- 0.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 7.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 11.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 11.1% up to 0.9 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 6.3% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 0.6 Mbps
- 14.2% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 37.6% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 0.3 Mbps
BEK Lightband Fiber in Burleigh County, ND
BEK Lightband fiber coverage
About 13.07%, or 10,630 people, have BEK Lightband fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, north, northwest, northeast, southeast, east, and central Burleigh County area. BEK Lightband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Burleigh County.
BEK Lightband fiber download speeds
BEK Lightband is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Burleigh County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, BEK Lightband fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Burleigh County. The fastest plan anyone in Burleigh County can order from BEK Lightband goes up to 2,500 Mbps, and all Burleigh County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
BEK Lightband fiber upload speeds
In Burleigh County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for BEK Lightband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, BEK Lightband is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Burleigh County fiber providers. BEK Lightband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Burleigh County is up to 1,250 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,250.0 Mbps
Centurylink Fiber in Burleigh County, ND
Centurylink fiber coverage
About 7.71%, or 6,267 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, south, central, southwest, northwest, and north Burleigh County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Burleigh County.
Centurylink fiber download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Burleigh County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Burleigh County. The fastest plan anyone in Burleigh County can order from Centurylink goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 40 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Burleigh County customers is up to 640 Mbps.
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- 64.4% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 34.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 40.0 Mbps
Centurylink fiber upload speeds
In Burleigh County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Centurylink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Burleigh County fiber providers. Centurylink offers 5 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Burleigh County is up to 940 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 636 Mbps.
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- 64.4% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 26.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 7.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Burleigh County, ND
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 46.06%, or 37,449 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Burleigh County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Burleigh County.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Burleigh County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Burleigh County. The fastest plan anyone in Burleigh County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Burleigh County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Burleigh County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Burleigh County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Burleigh County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Burleigh County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Burleigh County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Burleigh County compare to the rest of North Dakota?
Internet speeds in Burleigh County are comparable versus the average speeds in North Dakota: 1,075 Mbps in North Dakota versus 1,191 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in North Dakota is 99.36% versus 98.46% in Burleigh County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Burleigh County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Morton County, ND: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Oliver County, ND: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kidder County, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Emmons County, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sheridan County, ND: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- McLean County, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sioux County, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mercer County, ND: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Logan County, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Grant County, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Limestone County, AL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rockwall County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Grand Traverse County, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Orangeburg County, SC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dougherty County, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rockdale County, GA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bowie County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Walton County, GA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Montgomery County, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ozaukee County, WI: more internet coverage, slower speeds