4 Best Internet Providers in Cannon Ball, ND

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Above are the top 4 providers in Cannon Ball, 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 Cannon Ball, ND?

BEK Lightband is the highest-rated internet provider in Cannon Ball based on 3 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 Cannon Ball, North Dakota, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Cannon Ball

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Cannon Ball Internet Providers

Based on 3 reviews from North Dakota internet customers, BEK Lightband is the best internet service provider for Cannon Ball residents. BEK Lightband was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. WRT wins for second-place in North Dakota, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 95.1% coverage in Cannon Ball.

At a national level, based on 754 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 Cannon Ball?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Cannon Ball, the fastest internet in the city comes from BEK Lightband.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Cannon Ball

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	BEK Lightband	2,500 Mbps
	WRT	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	Standing Rock Telecommunications	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Cannon Ball

Based on data reported by Cannon Ball ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through BEK Lightband. The company offers speeds up to 2,500 Mbps in Cannon Ball. 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 city 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 Cannon Ball?

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. WRT is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Cannon Ball customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Cannon Ball

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

Cannon Ball ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Cannon Ball	North Dakota	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Cannon Ball that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	99.64%	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.	1,069 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 Cannon Ball.	2.0	5.0	6.8

 

Cannon Ball Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Cannon Ball	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.	4.1	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.	13%	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.	72%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	68%	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.	61%	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.	61%	78%	76%

Cannon Ball ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Cannon Ball is C+, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Cannon Ball is high with a score of 47 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Cannon Ball have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Cannon Ball 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.

68% of Cannon Ball households have an internet connection despite having 99.64% availability. 61% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% 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 61% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 61% subscribe to it. A low number of Cannon Ball 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 Cannon Ball?

How Much Speed does a Cannon Ball Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Cannon Ball is 4.1, which is larger than the North Dakota average of 2.4 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Cannon Ball's average household income is $32,011 which is much lower than the North Dakota average of $83,632 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Cannon Ball also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the North Dakota average of 17%. Additionally, 13% 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 Cannon Ball has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Cannon Ball households are much more technology-disengaged. 72% of households have some sort of computing device, 48% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 70% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Cannon Ball?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Cannon Ball?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Cannon Ball?

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

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Cannon Ball?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Cannon Ball?

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 Cannon Ball 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 Cannon Ball is BEK Lightband.
• WRT, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Cannon Ball, 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 Cannon Ball compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Cannon Ball 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 Cannon Ball's C+ ISP Report Card and 47 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.