3 Best Internet Providers in Cathay, ND

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Above are the top 4 providers in Cathay, 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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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 Cathay ratings may vary and are shown below.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Cathay, ND?

HughesNet is the best internet provider in Cathay based on North Dakota customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, HughesNet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Cathay, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. HughesNet is an option for 49.62% of the city.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Cathay, North Dakota, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Cathay

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

Based on 1 reviews from North Dakota internet customers, HughesNet is the best internet service provider for Cathay residents. HughesNet was rated at an average of 2.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. wins for second-place in North Dakota, with 0.00 out of 5 stars and 0.0% coverage in Cathay.

At a national level, based on 313 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Cathay?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by HughesNet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, NDTC 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 Cathay

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	NDTC	10,000 Mbps
	Dakota Central	1,000 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Cathay

Based on data reported by Cathay ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through NDTC. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Cathay. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 10,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Cathay?

North Dakota customers rate HughesNet 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.

HughesNet received a local rating of 2.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Cathay customers with an average price rating of 0.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Cathay

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

Cathay ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Cathay	North Dakota	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Cathay that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	91.60%	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.	5,125 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 Cathay.	1.0	5.0	6.8

 

Cathay Digital Connectivity Index: 80 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Cathay	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.	2.7	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.	17%	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.	95%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	93%	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.	79%	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.	86%	78%	76%

Cathay ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Cathay is C+, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Cathay is high with a score of 80 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Cathay have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Cathay 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.

93% of Cathay households have an internet connection while having 91.60% availability. 79% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 79% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 86% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Cathay 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 Cathay?

How Much Speed does a Cathay Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Cathay is 2.7, which is larger than the North Dakota average of 2.4 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Cathay's average household income is $73,937 which is about average for the North Dakota average of $83,632 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Cathay also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the North Dakota average of 17%. Additionally, 17% 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 Cathay has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Cathay households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 81% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 90% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Cathay?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Cathay?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Cathay?

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

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

Which ISP Should You Choose in Cathay?

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

To see how Cathay 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 Cathay's C+ ISP Report Card and 80 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.