Best Internet Providers in Bismarck, ND
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Bismarck, ND
Bismarck has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Bismarck.
Ranks compare Bismarck with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Bismarck, ND at a Glance
Bismarck Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Midco
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Bismarck ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Bismarck, ND?
Midco is the highest-rated internet provider in Bismarck based on 13 North Dakota customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Bismarck?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Bismarck
- Midco - cable coverage map
- Midco - fiber coverage map
- BEK Lightband - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- Quantum Fiber - fiber coverage map
How Bismarck Compares to Places Its Size
Bismarck's report card score is tied 711th of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 572nd of 749.
| Measure | Bismarck | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Burleigh County | North Dakota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 32.9% | 679th of 749 | 35.4% | 71.1% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 2,648 Mbps | 526th of 749 | 2,762 Mbps | 2,638 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.6 | Tied 687th of 749 | 5.5 | 5.2 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 561st of 749 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | Tied 602nd of 749 | 9% | 9% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | Tied 539th of 749 | 95% | 95% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 90% | Tied 561st of 749 | 90% | 89% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 80% | Tied 356th of 749 | 80% | 77% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 82% | Tied 442nd of 749 | 82% | 81% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $97,896 | 332nd of 749 | $99,155 | $84,715 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | Tied 297th of 749 | 16% | 17% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 32.9% of homes in Bismarck, against 35.4% across Burleigh County and 71.1% across North Dakota. Households in Bismarck are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $97,896 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Bismarck
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Bismarck?
Midco Fiber in Bismarck, ND
Availability:
17.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Midco offers Fiber service to 17.3% of Bismarck homes. Across the city, Midco Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
CenturyLink Fiber in Bismarck, ND
Availability:
9.4%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
432 Mbps
CenturyLink offers Fiber service to 9.4% of Bismarck homes. Across the city, CenturyLink Fiber has speeds up to 432 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 405 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Bismarck from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
BEK Lightband Fiber in Bismarck, ND
Availability:
7.7%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
BEK Lightband offers Fiber service to 7.7% of Bismarck homes. Across the city, BEK Lightband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Quantum Fiber in Bismarck, ND
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
977 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 2.3% of Bismarck homes. Across the city, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 977 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Quantum Fiber.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Bismarck?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Bismarck, ND
Availability:
95.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
259 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.0% of Bismarck homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 259 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 18 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Bismarck, ND
Availability:
94.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.9% of Bismarck homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Bismarck, ND
Availability:
83.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.6% of Bismarck homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 37 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 5.7 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Bismarck, ND
Availability:
83.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.6% of Bismarck homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 37 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 5.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Bismarck?
Midco Cable in Bismarck, ND
Availability:
86.6%
Customer Rating:
(27)
Avg. Download Speed
1,882 Mbps
Midco offers Cable service to 86.6% of Bismarck homes. Across the city, Midco Cable has speeds up to 1,882 Mbps, with speeds from 1,250 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 60 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 491 Mbps throughout the city. Midco Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Bismarck from Midco in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Bismarck?
CenturyLink DSL in Bismarck, ND
Availability:
78.4%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 78.4% of Bismarck homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL has speeds up to 30 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 100, with an average of 9.7 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Bismarck from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Bismarck by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 28.1% of homes in 58504 to 39.1% in 58501. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Bismarck
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wachter's | 3,876 | 2.4% | 1,930 Mbps | 6 | C | 42/100 |
ZIP codes in Bismarck
How Bismarck Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Bismarck that have their own pages are all within 20 miles. Among them, Livona has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Lincoln the fewest (15.6%); Bismarck has 32.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck (this page) | 90,516 | 32.9% | 2,648 Mbps | 5.6 | C+ | 60/100 |
| Mandan | 26,407 | 28.5% | 2,115 Mbps | 6.2 | C+ | 64/100 |
| Lincoln | 3,664 | 15.6% | 2,329 Mbps | 5.5 | C | 71/100 |
| Livona | 1,681 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 3.2 | B | 64/100 |
| Menoken | 1,062 | 69.4% | 4,092 Mbps | 4.3 | C+ | 89/100 |
| Baldwin | 760 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 2.6 | B | 81/100 |
| Judson | 691 | 98.1% | 3,413 Mbps | 3.2 | B- | 70/100 |
| Price | 580 | 99.7% | 4,952 Mbps | 2.2 | B- | 66/100 |
| St. Anthony | 329 | 95.4% | 2,185 Mbps | 2.1 | C+ | 60/100 |
| Huff | 120 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 1.8 | B- | 80/100 |
| Mckenzie | 82 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 1.9 | B- | 70/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Bismarck?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Midco.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Bismarck
| Midco | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| BEK Lightband | 5,000 |
| CenturyLink | 1,000 |
| Quantum Fiber | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Bismarck Internet Providers
Based on 13 reviews from North Dakota internet customers, Midco is the best internet service provider for Bismarck residents. Midco was rated at an average of 3.73 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction.
At a national level, based on 2497 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Bismarck Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Bismarck, North Dakota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Bismarck Overall | North Dakota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEK Lightband |  (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (5) | (11) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (0) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Bismarck
Based on data reported by Bismarck ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Midco. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Bismarck. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,431 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Midco. This indicates Midco reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Bismarck Speed | North Dakota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midco | (5) | (11) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| BEK Lightband | (0) |  (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (0) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Bismarck?
Of the providers in Bismarck, customers rate Midco the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Bismarck where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across North Dakota or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Midco is rated 3.45 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country.
The table below shows how customers in Bismarck, North Dakota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Bismarck
| ISP / Tech Type | Bismarck Affordability | North Dakota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEK Lightband | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (5) | (11) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (0) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in North Dakota
Customer Reviews
A Grand Forks, ND Customer
Midco Cable
May 18, 2026 A West Fargo, ND Customer
Midco Fiber
April 09, 2026 A Valley City, ND Customer
BEK Lightband Fiber
February 12, 2026 There is a building in town and everytime I've had to go to the building, the people have been very nice. On field techs are friendly and helpful. They tell you how it is and don't make you feel bad for asking questions. My only other gripes are how long it takes them to get out to check something, and contant price increases. If you need internet hooked up, you'll have to wait a week or longer for a tech to come out. Prices have gone up consistently for the last 5 years. It's ok happening once or twice, but I don't see why it has to. Despite that, they are leaps and bounds better than Comcast/Xfinity. The speeds are fast and reliable, and I always know that someone at the building will be friendly towards me.
Danielle V
SRT Fiber
November 13, 2025 By far the best ISP I have ever used. I have used both Xfinity and Verizon in the past and both struggled with random outages/maintenance that took my internet offline for 'x' amount of hours. On the other hand at SRT, I have experienced very few outages, perhaps one this year so far (June 2025). The pricing at SRT is also the around the same that I paid at previous ISPs but my speeds are significantly higher/faster.
A Ellendale, ND Customer
DRN Fiber
July 31, 2025 DRN has amazing internet service. It is high speed fiber optic internet. It is reasonablely priced, and worth every cent. Having the service provider be local is a major benefit also. If there were to be any issues, I can call them, and if it can not be resolved over the phone, then they send a person to repair it that same day. Very rarely, issues won't be resolved until the next day. If anyone would ask, I would highly recommend using this provider.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Bismarck?
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 Bismarck is Midco.
- The fastest internet provider should be Midco. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Midco may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Bismarck is Midco.
- Viasat, Midco, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Bismarck, available to 97.8% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.