5 Best Internet Providers in 58482, ND

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Above are the top 4 providers in 58482, ND for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your zip.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in 58482, ND?

BEK Lightband is the highest-rated internet provider in 58482 based on 2 North Dakota customer reviews, and BEK Lightband has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in 58482, North Dakota, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in 58482

Local, State, and National Ratings for all 58482 Internet Providers

Based on 2 reviews from North Dakota internet customers, BEK Lightband is the best internet service provider for 58482 residents. BEK Lightband was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. HughesNet wins for second-place in North Dakota, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 99.8% coverage in 58482.

At a national level, based on 1973 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, BEK Lightband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in 58482?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in 58482, the fastest internet in the zip comes from BEK Lightband.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in 58482

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	BEK Lightband	2,500 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in 58482

Based on data reported by 58482 ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the zip are available through BEK Lightband. The company offers speeds up to 2,500 Mbps in 58482. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,500 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the zip rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with BEK Lightband. This indicates BEK Lightband reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in 58482?

North Dakota customers rate BEK Lightband as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

BEK Lightband received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. HughesNet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s 58482 customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in 58482, North Dakota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in 58482

58482 Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the zip and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for 58482 below, including the metrics used and how 58482 compares to the rest of North Dakota and nation.

58482 ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	58482	North Dakota	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in 58482 that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	99.79%	69.21%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	2,500 Mbps	2,404 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for 58482.	2.7	5.0	6.8

 

58482 Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	58482	North Dakota	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a zip indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.0	2.4	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	18%	8%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	83%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	76%	88%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	66%	76%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	66%	78%	76%

58482 ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in 58482 is B-, which is comparable to other zip codes. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in 58482 is high with a score of 38 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in 58482 have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The 58482 ISP Report Card evaluates the zip on availability and speed metrics compared to other zip codes in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a zip needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

76% of 58482 households have an internet connection despite having 99.79% availability. 66% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 66% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 66% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of 58482 residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Zip Codes Compare to 58482?

How Much Speed does a 58482 Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in 58482 is 2.0, which is smaller than the North Dakota average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. 58482's average household income is $62,426 which is lower than the North Dakota average of $83,632 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

58482 also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the North Dakota average of 17%. Additionally, 18% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 8% of residents in North Dakota who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of 58482 has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, 58482 households are much more technology-disengaged. 83% of households have some sort of computing device, 81% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 75% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in 58482?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in 58482?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in 58482, ND.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in 58482?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in 58482, ND.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in 58482?

Which ISP Should You Choose in 58482?

The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:

• The best all-around internet service provider in 58482 is BEK Lightband.
• The fastest internet provider should be BEK Lightband. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, BEK Lightband may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in 58482 is BEK Lightband.
• HughesNet, Viasat, and BEK Lightband has the broadest coverage in 58482, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does 58482 compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how 58482 stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to 58482's B- ISP Report Card and 38 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.