Internet Service Providers
Compare Local Plans (ND)
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| ISP | Lowest Price (cheapest plan) | Top Speeds (fastest plan) |
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| CenturyLink | 10 mbps for $50/mo | 964 mbps for $70/mo |
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| Earthlink | 3 to 15 mbps for $50 / 60 per mo | 5 GB for $189 per mo |
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| Frontier | 500 mbps for $50 / mo | 2 GBS mbps for $150 / mo |
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| CableOne / Sparklight | 200 mbps for $65/mo | 1000 mbps for $110/mo |
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Satellite
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| ISP | Lowest Price | Top Speeds |
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| Viasat | 12 Mbps for $50 | 30 Mbps fo $100 |
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| HughesNet | 25 Mbps for $40/mo (promo) | 25 Mbps for $150/mo w/50GB |
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Internet Packages
| down (mbps) | up (mbps) | cost (mbps) |
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| 940 (fiber) | 940 | $100 |
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| 100 | 100 | $50 |
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| 80 | 80 | $50 |
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| 40 | 40 | $50 |
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| 20 | 10 | $50 |
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| 15 | 10 | $50 |
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- Speed varies by location
- CenturyLink plans are no contract
- Prices are for lifetime of agreement
- Purchase or lease a CenturyLink modem, or use your own
Corporate stores located in Fargo & Mandan.
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CableOne / Sparklight
Internet Packages
| down (mbps) | up (mbps) | cost (mbps) |
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| 200 | 20 | $45 / 65 |
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| 300 | 30 | $80 |
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| 500 | 40 | $90 |
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| 1 GB | 50 | $110 |
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- No contracts
- Can service up to 50 devices depending on plan
- Need to have a DOCSIS 3.1 modem
- Modem lease required with WI-FI
Service available in Fargo.
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Internet Packages
| down (mbps) | up (mbps) | cost (mbps) |
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| 3 to 15 Mbps | 1.0 Mbps | $49.95 to 59.95 |
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| 18 to 30 Mbps | 1.5 Mbps | $59.95 |
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| 40 to 80 Mbps | 40 Mbps | $59.95 to $79.95 |
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| 100 to 115 Mbps * | 100 Mbps | $59.95 to $79.95 |
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| 200 to 500 Mbps | 500 Mbps | $69.95 to $89.95 |
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| 1 Gb | 1Gb | $89.95 |
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| 2 Gb | 2 Gb | $19.95 |
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| 5 Gb | 5 Gb | $189.95 |
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- * Most popular plan
- All speeds are dependent on serviceability at physical address—speeds vary by distance.
- 24/7 Customer support via phone or chat
- 12 month commitment
- Router Rental: $12.95/month
- Professional Installation: $79.95 one-time fee
Available in and around Bismarck, Dickinson & Minot areas.
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Fios
| down (mbps) | up (mbps) | cost (mbps) |
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| 500 | ? | $50 |
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| 940 | 880 | $75 |
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| 2 GB | ? | $149 |
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- Fiber network
- 2 yr plans
- Price does not include equipment and a few other minor fees
Fios High Speed Internet
| down (mbps) | up (mbps) | cost (mbps) |
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| 6 | 6 | $28 |
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| 25 | 25 | $35 |
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| 115 | 115 | $45 |
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- High speed internet (private line connection) as opposed to cable
- Cable speeds may vary throughout the day since the signal is sent from a nearby cable box that might be shared with your neighbors.
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Metered broadband
| download speed (Mbps) | high speed data (GB) | cost |
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| 12 | 40 GB | $50 / $70 |
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| 25 | 60 GB | $70 / $100 |
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| 50 | 300 GB | $200 / $300 |
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| 50 | 150 GB | $150 / $200 |
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| 50 | 100 GB | $100 / $150 |
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- 2 yr contract
- First price shown is for first 3 months (promo)
- After high speed data limit is used, you still get access to standard data (slower)
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Internet Only Plans
| download speed (Mbps) | high speed data (GB) | cost |
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| 25 | 15 GB | $65 |
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| 25 | 30 GB | $75 |
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| 25 | 45 GB | $110 |
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| 25 | 75 GB | $160 |
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- 2 year commitment
- lease or purchase equipment
- includes wi-fi.
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Broadband in North Dakota Approximately 75% of North Dakota residents have access to broadband on the Gigabit level. As a result, the state ranks one of the best in broadband and internet access, according to US News. However the state is committed to ensuring that all rural and urban locations can achieve strong connectivity to promote economic growth, innovation and education. In 2018, upgrades to the state fiber internet network began, which would provide 1 Gigabit access to every school district in the state. These changes will have an impact beyond school districts and enable homes, hospitals, and business locations to benefit as well.