13 Best Internet Providers in Cass County, ND
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Cass County ISP Report Card | B |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 2,107 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 13 |
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Real Cass County Customer Ratings | 3 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Cass County has 13 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Cass County.
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Cass County has 13 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Cass County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
Midco
Connection
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Fiber
Cable
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Sparklight
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Fiber
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Centurylink
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Fiber
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Park Region Telephone Company
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Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Above are the top 4 providers in Cass County, ND for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Cass County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Cass County, ND?
Dickey Rural Networks is the best internet provider in Cass County based on North Dakota customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Dickey Rural Networks had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Cass County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Dickey Rural Networks is an option for 4.03% of the county.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Cass County, North Dakota, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Cass County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Cass County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Cass County Overall | North Dakota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midco |  (3) | (9) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| BEK Lightband | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| DRN | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) |  (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (0) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (0) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (0) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Park Region Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| MLGC | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 13 reviews from North Dakota internet customers, Dickey Rural Networks is the best internet service provider for Cass County residents. Dickey Rural Networks was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. BEK Lightband wins for second-place in North Dakota, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 1.1% coverage in Cass County.
At a national level, based on 2354 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Cass County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Cass County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by BEK Lightband. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, MLGC 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 Cass County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| MLGC | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Midco | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| BEK Lightband | 2,500 Mbps | ||
| Dickey Rural Networks | 2,500 Mbps | ||
| Fidium Fiber | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Quantum Fiber | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Park Region Telephone Company | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Sparklight | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Cass County
| ISP / Tech Type | Cass County Speed | North Dakota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Midco | (3) | (9) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| BEK Lightband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| DRN | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (0) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (0) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (0) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Park Region Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| MLGC | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Cass County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through MLGC. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Cass County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the county 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 Cass County?
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. Dickey Rural Networks is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Cass County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Cass County, North Dakota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Cass County
| ISP / Tech Type | Cass County Affordability | North Dakota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Midco | (3) | (9) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| BEK Lightband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| DRN | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (0) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (0) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (0) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Park Region Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| MLGC | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Cass County 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 county 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 Cass County below, including the metrics used and how Cass County compares to the rest of North Dakota and nation.
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Cass County | North Dakota | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Cass County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 43.92% | 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. | 2,107 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 Cass County. | 7.4 | 5.0 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.4 | 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. | 10% | 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. | 97% | 95% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 89% | 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. | 77% | 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. | 79% | 78% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Cass County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Cass County is B, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Cass County is high with a score of 62 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Cass County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Cass County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.
89% of Cass County households have an internet connection despite having 97.39% availability. 77% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 6% 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 77% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 79% subscribe to it. A large amount of Cass County 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 Counties Compare to Cass County?
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
How Much Speed does a Cass County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Cass County is 2.4, which is smaller than the North Dakota average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Cass County's average household income is $88,294 which is higher than the North Dakota average of $83,632 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Cass County also has 19% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the North Dakota average of 17%. Additionally, 10% 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 Cass County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Cass County households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 88% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 94% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Cass County?
Park Region Telephone Company Fiber in Cass County, ND
Availability:
19.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Park Region Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 19.4% of Cass County homes. Across the county, Park Region Telephone Company Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Fidium Fiber in Cass County, ND
Availability:
12.3%
Customer Rating:
(54)
Avg. Download Speed
468 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers Fiber service to 12.3% of Cass County homes. Across the county, Fidium Fiber has speeds up to 468 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Fidium Fiber. Fidium Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Cass County from Fidium in terms of customer satisfaction.
Quantum Fiber in Cass County, ND
Availability:
12.1%
Customer Rating:
(47)
Avg. Download Speed
945 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 12.1% of Cass County homes. Across the county, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 945 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.
Centurylink Fiber in Cass County, ND
Availability:
11.4%
Customer Rating:
(60)
Avg. Download Speed
944 Mbps
Centurylink offers Fiber service to 11.4% of Cass County homes. Across the county, Centurylink Fiber has speeds up to 944 Mbps, with speeds from 40 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 783 Mbps throughout the county. Centurylink Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Cass County from Centurylink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Midco Fiber in Cass County, ND
Availability:
9.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Midco offers Fiber service to 9.9% of Cass County homes. Across the county, Midco Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
DRN Fiber in Cass County, ND
Availability:
4.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
2,500 Mbps
Dickey Rural Networks offers Fiber service to 4.0% of Cass County homes. Across the county, DRN Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,500 Mbps
Sparklight Fiber in Cass County, ND
Availability:
3.3%
Customer Rating:
(23)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Fiber service to 3.3% of Cass County homes. Across the county, Sparklight Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
MLGC Fiber in Cass County, ND
Availability:
2.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
MLGC offers Fiber service to 2.0% of Cass County homes. Across the county, MLGC Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
BEK Lightband Fiber in Cass County, ND
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
2,500 Mbps
BEK Lightband offers Fiber service to 1.1% of Cass County homes. Across the county, BEK Lightband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,500 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Cass County?
Midco Cable in Cass County, ND
Availability:
89.8%
Customer Rating:
(25)
Avg. Download Speed
1,698 Mbps
Midco offers Cable service to 89.8% of Cass County homes. Across the county, Midco Cable has speeds up to 1,698 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 351 Mbps throughout the county. Midco Cable is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Cass County from Midco in terms of customer satisfaction.
Sparklight Cable in Cass County, ND
Availability:
87.2%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 87.2% of Cass County homes. Across the county, Sparklight Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Cass County?
Centurylink DSL in Cass County, ND
Availability:
82.9%
Customer Rating:
(101)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
Centurylink offers DSL service to 82.9% of Cass County homes. Across the county, Centurylink DSL has speeds up to 49 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 40, with an average of 5.3 Mbps throughout the county. Centurylink DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Cass County from Centurylink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Fidium DSL in Cass County, ND
Availability:
11.3%
Customer Rating:
(13)
Avg. Download Speed
73 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 11.3% of Cass County homes. Across the county, Fidium DSL has speeds up to 73 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 30, with an average of 21 Mbps throughout the county. Fidium DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Cass County from Fidium in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Cass County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Cass County, ND
Availability:
92.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.0% of Cass County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 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 5.9 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Cass County, ND
Availability:
83.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.5% of Cass County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 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 8.6 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Cass County, ND
Availability:
83.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.5% of Cass County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 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 8.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Cass County, ND
Availability:
71.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.8% of Cass County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Midco Fixed Wireless in Cass County, ND
Availability:
24.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
99 Mbps
Midco offers Fixed Wireless service to 24.5% of Cass County homes. Across the county, Midco Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 99 Mbps, with speeds from 35 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the county.
Park Region Telephone Company Fixed Wireless in Cass County, ND
Availability:
13.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Park Region Telephone Company offers Fixed Wireless service to 13.5% of Cass County homes. Across the county, Park Region Telephone Company Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Cass County?
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 Cass County is DRN.
- The fastest internet provider should be MLGC. 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 Cass County is BEK Lightband.
- Viasat, Midco, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Cass County, 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 Cass County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Cass County 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 Cass County's B ISP Report Card and 62 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100