5 Best Internet Providers in Ashley, ND

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ashley, ND?

Dickey Rural Networks is the highest-rated internet provider in Ashley based on 3 North Dakota customer reviews, and Dickey Rural Networks 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 Ashley, North Dakota, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Ashley

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

Based on 3 reviews from North Dakota internet customers, Dickey Rural Networks is the best internet service provider for Ashley residents. Dickey Rural Networks 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 97.9% coverage in Ashley.

At a national level, based on 1974 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Dickey Rural Networks is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ashley?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Ashley, the fastest internet in the city comes from Dickey Rural Networks.

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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Dickey Rural Networks	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ashley

Based on data reported by Ashley ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Dickey Rural Networks. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Ashley. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Dickey Rural Networks. This indicates DRN reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Ashley?

North Dakota customers rate Dickey Rural Networks 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.

Dickey Rural Networks received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. HughesNet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Ashley customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Ashley

Ashley 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 city 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 Ashley below, including the metrics used and how Ashley compares to the rest of North Dakota and nation.

Ashley ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Ashley	North Dakota	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Ashley that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	98.48%	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.	1,009 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 Ashley.	2.3	5.0	6.8

 

Ashley Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Ashley	North Dakota	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	1.8	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.	9%	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.	86%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	80%	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.	67%	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.	68%	78%	76%

Ashley ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Ashley is C+, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Ashley is high with a score of 34 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Ashley have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Ashley ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.

80% of Ashley households have an internet connection despite having 98.48% availability. 67% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 67% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 68% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Ashley 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 Cities Compare to Ashley?

How Much Speed does a Ashley Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Ashley is 1.8, which is smaller than the North Dakota average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Ashley's average household income is $48,411 which is much lower than the North Dakota average of $83,632 and much 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.

Ashley also has 6% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the North Dakota average of 17%. Additionally, 9% 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 Ashley has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Ashley households are much more technology-disengaged. 86% of households have some sort of computing device, 77% 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 Ashley?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Ashley?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Ashley?

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

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

Which ISP Should You Choose in Ashley?

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 Ashley is DRN.
• The fastest internet provider should be Dickey Rural Networks. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Dickey Rural Networks may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Ashley is DRN.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and Dickey Rural Networks has the broadest coverage in Ashley, 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 Ashley compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Ashley 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 Ashley's C+ ISP Report Card and 34 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.