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2 Best Internet Providers in Cleveland, ND

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Cleveland ISP Report at a Glance
ISP grade Cleveland ISP Report Card C
Average speed Download Speed for Most Households 1,000 Mbps
ISP count Number of Internet Service Providers 2
Customer review count Real Cleveland Customer Ratings 0

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.

Data update information

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.

Cleveland has 2 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Cleveland.

Cleveland overview

Cleveland has 2 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Cleveland.

Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings

Dakota Central

Dakota Central logo

Availability:

96.4%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price:

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Cleveland.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Cleveland residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fiber

96.4%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

42.9%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(341)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: $55.00 - $105.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Cleveland.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Cleveland residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

42.9%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 3.9 of 5 stars

(204)

Above are the top 4 providers in Cleveland, ND for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.


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.

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Cleveland residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.6923 of 5 stars

(13)

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DirecTV

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Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3333 of 5 stars

(9)

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Viasat

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Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7273 of 5 stars

(11)

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HughesNet

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Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

2.4286 of 5 stars

(21)

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Starlink

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Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9836 of 5 stars

(61)

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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 Cleveland ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Cleveland, ND?

HughesNet is the best internet provider in Cleveland 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 Cleveland, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. HughesNet is an option for 96.43% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Cleveland


HughesNet2.002.29
T-Mobile Home InternetN/A4.04
ViasatN/A1.77
Dakota CentralN/AN/A
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  • State Rating
  • National Rating

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

ISP / Tech TypeCleveland OverallNorth Dakota OverallNational OverallFor Service
HughesNet (0) (1) (18)View Plans
T-Mobile Home Internet (0) (0) (284)View Plans
Viasat (0) (0) (11)View Plans
Dakota Central (0) (0) (0)View Plans

Based on 1 reviews from North Dakota internet customers, HughesNet is the best internet service provider for Cleveland 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 Cleveland.

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.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Cleveland?

The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available. Click the drop-down menu to choose
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Cleveland, ND map of internet availability

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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, 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 Cleveland?

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, Dakota Central 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 Cleveland

Max Advertised Speed in Cleveland, ND


ISP / Tech TypeMax Advertised Speed
Dakota Central1,000 Mbps
Viasat100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet25 Mbps
HughesNet25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Cleveland


HughesNet2.002.25
T-Mobile Home InternetN/A3.96
ViasatN/A1.38
Dakota CentralN/AN/A
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

ISP / Tech TypeCleveland SpeedNorth Dakota SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
HughesNet (0) (1) (18)View Plans
T-Mobile Home Internet (0) (0) (284)View Plans
Viasat (0) (0) (11)View Plans
Dakota Central (0) (0) (0)View Plans

Based on data reported by Cleveland ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Dakota Central. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Cleveland. 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 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 Cleveland?

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 Cleveland customers with an average price rating of 0.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Cleveland


HughesNet2.002.56
T-Mobile Home InternetN/A4.11
ViasatN/A1.46
Dakota CentralN/AN/A
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

ISP / Tech TypeCleveland AffordabilityNorth Dakota AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
HughesNet (0) (1) (18)View Plans
T-Mobile Home Internet (0) (0) (284)View Plans
Viasat (0) (0) (11)View Plans
Dakota Central (0) (0) (0)View Plans

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

Cleveland ISP Report Card: C
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Cleveland North Dakota USA
96.43% 69.21% 67.25%
1,000 Mbps 2,404 Mbps 3,293 Mbps
1.4 5.0 6.8

 

Cleveland Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
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Cleveland North Dakota USA
2.6 2.4 2.7
13% 8% 14%
90% 95% 95%
88% 88% 90%
72% 76% 75%
75% 78% 76%

Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.

Cleveland ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Cleveland is C, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Cleveland is high with a score of 61 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Cleveland have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Cleveland 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.

88% of Cleveland households have an internet connection despite having 96.43% availability. 72% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 0% 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 72% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 75% subscribe to it. A large amount of Cleveland 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 Cleveland?

Windsor, ND

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
Medina, ND

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
St. Paul, ND

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
Eldridge, ND

  • ISP Report Card: C+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100
Alfred, ND

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
Sydney, ND

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
Crystal Springs, ND

  • ISP Report Card: C+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
Buchanan, ND

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
Streeter, ND

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100

How Much Speed does a Cleveland Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Cleveland is 2.6, which is larger than the North Dakota average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Cleveland's average household income is $66,471 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 lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Cleveland also has 20% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher 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 Cleveland has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Cleveland households are more technology-disengaged. 90% of households have some sort of computing device, 77% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 87% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Cleveland?

Dakota Central Fiber in Cleveland, ND

Dakota Central logo

Availability:

96.4%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Dakota Central offers Fiber service to 96.4% of Cleveland homes. Across the city, Dakota Central Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Dakota Central Fiber. Dakota Central Fiber is rated other types of internet service available in Cleveland from Dakota Central in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Cleveland?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Cleveland?

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

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

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Cleveland, ND

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

42.9%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 42.9% of Cleveland 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, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Cleveland from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which ISP Should You Choose in Cleveland?

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 Cleveland is HughesNet.
  • The fastest internet provider should be Dakota Central. 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 Cleveland is HughesNet.
  • Viasat, HughesNet, and Dakota Central has the broadest coverage in Cleveland, 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 Cleveland compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Cleveland 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 Cleveland's C ISP Report Card and 61 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Havelock, IA

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
Sentinel, MO

  • ISP Report Card: D-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 20 / 100
Sentell, LA

  • ISP Report Card: C+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
Seneca, MI

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 22 / 100
Selea, PA

  • ISP Report Card: D
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 26 / 100
Sedalia, SC

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 21 / 100
Secondcreek, WV

  • ISP Report Card: D-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 15 / 100
Searsburg, VT

  • ISP Report Card: B+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 26 / 100
Herkimer, KS

  • ISP Report Card: C+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 21 / 100

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