Best Internet Providers in Buford, ND
All 4 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Buford, ND
Buford has 4 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Buford.
Ranks compare Buford with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Buford, ND at a Glance
Buford Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
NCC
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
RTC Networks
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 Buford ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Buford, ND?
NCC is the best internet provider in Buford based on North Dakota customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, NCC had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Buford, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. NCC is an option for 58.33% of the city.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Buford?
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.
How Buford Compares to Places Its Size
Buford's report card score is in the bottom 44% and its connectivity index is in the top 13%.
| Measure | Buford | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Williams County | North Dakota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 94.9% | top 35% | 99.6% | 71.1% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | top 38% | 2,080 Mbps | 2,638 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 1.7 | bottom 10% | 4.3 | 5.2 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.9 | top 11% | 2.6 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | bottom 41% | 6% | 9% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | bottom 46% | 97% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 90% | top 29% | 92% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 76% | top 14% | 80% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 81% | top 22% | 75% | 81% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $102,859 | top 10% | $88,396 | $84,715 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 22% | top 3% | 14% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 94.9% of homes in Buford, against 99.6% across Williams County and 71.1% across North Dakota. Households in Buford are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $102,859 (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 Buford
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Buford?
NCC Fiber in Buford, ND
Availability:
58.3%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
NCC offers Fiber service to 58.3% of Buford homes. Across the city, NCC Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
RTC Networks Fiber in Buford, ND
Availability:
36.5%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
RTC Networks offers Fiber service to 36.5% of Buford homes. Across the city, RTC Networks Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Buford?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Buford, ND
Availability:
21.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 21.2% of Buford homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Buford, ND
Availability:
3.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.2% of Buford homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Buford?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Buford, ND.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Buford?
NCC DSL in Buford, ND
Availability:
40.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
NCC offers DSL service to 40.4% of Buford homes. Across the city, NCC DSL has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Internet in Buford by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Buford
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Buford
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Buford Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Buford that have their own pages are all within 24 miles, 3 of them in Montana. Among them, Williston has the most homes with fiber (99.8%) and Sidney, MT the fewest (21.5%); Buford has 94.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buford (this page) | 156 | 94.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.7 | C- | 64/100 |
| Williston | 33,990 | 99.8% | 2,288 Mbps | 4.7 | B | 68/100 |
| Sidney, MT | 7,864 | 21.5% | 921 Mbps | 4.4 | D+ | 47/100 |
| Fairview, MT | 1,876 | 93.6% | 995 Mbps | 3.5 | C | 27/100 |
| Trenton | 1,311 | 99.5% | 1,297 Mbps | 2.9 | C+ | 81/100 |
| Alexander | 655 | 95.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.9 | C | 60/100 |
| Bainville, MT | 562 | 55.5% | 632 Mbps | 2 | D | 71/100 |
| Fairview | 432 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | C | 12/100 |
| Rawson | 268 | 92.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | C- | 56/100 |
| Charbonneau | 156 | 94.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | C- | 56/100 |
| Cartwright | 133 | 96.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.6 | C- | 41/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Buford?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by NCC. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, NCC and RTC Networks should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Buford
| NCC | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| RTC Networks | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Buford. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Buford Internet Providers
Based on 2 reviews from North Dakota internet customers, NCC is the best internet service provider for Buford residents. NCC was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. RTC Networks wins for second-place in North Dakota, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 36.5% coverage in Buford.
At a national level, based on 1163 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, NCC is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.33 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Buford Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Buford, North Dakota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Buford Overall | North Dakota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCC | (0) |  (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| RTC Networks | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Buford
Based on data reported by Buford ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through NCC and RTC Networks. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Buford. 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.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with NCC. This indicates NCC reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Buford Speed | North Dakota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCC | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| RTC Networks | (0) | (1) |  (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Buford?
Of the providers in Buford, customers rate RTC Networks the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Buford 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.
RTC Networks is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. NCC is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Buford, North Dakota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Buford
| ISP / Tech Type | Buford Affordability | North Dakota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTC Networks | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| NCC | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (816) | 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 Buford?
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 Buford is NCC.
- The fastest internet provider should be NCC and RTC Networks. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, NCC may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Buford is RTC Networks.
- Viasat, NCC, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Buford, available to 58.3% 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.