Internet providers in Fargo, ND

Internet in Fargo

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Fargo area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Fargo Residential Internet Coverage

Fargo is the largest city in North Dakota. The large student influx every fall influences the area's need for services and amenities, including internet. The well-educated residents tend to be upper-middle class and enjoy short commutes. Fargo residents rely on their internet services to further their education and careers. 93% of Fargo residents have access to high-speed internet, compared with 83% of North Dakotans.

One provides cable internet to 96% of homes. Midcontinent Communications also provides cable connection to a limited number of homes. The 2% of residents from the MN border to State Hwy 16 have this option. DSL from CenturyLink reaches 95% of Fargo residents. 702 Communications also provides DSL to Fargo residents around the airport. Oher DSL options include OrbitCom and Lynch Interactive Corporation. Fiber optics are being introduced to the area by CenturyLink and currently reach 1% of residents.

84% of businesses can get fiber optics from Dakota Carrier Network. This offering is likely to expand.

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Average download speed
143.5 Mbps

Average upload speed
80.09 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
42.89 ms

Average jitter
25.75 ms

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Summary of Fargo internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
T-Mobile Home Internet	5G Home	245 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet
Verizon Home Internet	Fiber	2048 Mbps	4/5	View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Quantum Fiber	Fiber	940 Mbps	4.1/5	View Plans for Quantum Fiber
Sparklight	Cable	1000 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for Sparklight
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Hughesnet
Consolidated Communications	DSL & Other Copper Wireline	20 Mbps	2.5/5	View Plans for Consolidated Communications
Midco	Cable	1000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Midco
702 Communications	DSL & Fixed Wireless	1000 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for 702 Communications
Midnight Solutions Technologies	Fixed Wireless	1 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Midnight Solutions Technologies