7 Best Internet Providers in Fort Rice, ND

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Above are the top 4 providers in Fort Rice, 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 Fort Rice, ND?

BEK Lightband is the highest-rated internet provider in Fort Rice 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 Fort Rice, North Dakota, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Fort Rice

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Fort Rice Internet Providers

Based on 3 reviews from North Dakota internet customers, BEK Lightband is the best internet service provider for Fort Rice 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 23.5% coverage in Fort Rice.

At a national level, based on 1853 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 Fort Rice?

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

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Fort Rice

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	BEK Lightband	2,500 Mbps
	WRT	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Centurylink	60 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	Standing Rock Telecommunications	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Fort Rice

Based on data reported by Fort Rice 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 Fort Rice. 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 Fort Rice?

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 Fort Rice customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Fort Rice

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

Fort Rice ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Fort Rice	North Dakota	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Fort Rice that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	99.49%	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.	2,277 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 Fort Rice.	2.4	5.0	6.8

 

Fort Rice Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Fort Rice	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.	2.2	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.	18%	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.	87%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	82%	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.	67%	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.	67%	78%	76%

Fort Rice ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Fort Rice is B-, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Fort Rice is high with a score of 42 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Fort Rice have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Fort Rice 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.

82% of Fort Rice households have an internet connection despite having 99.49% availability. 67% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 10% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 4% 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 67% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 67% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Fort Rice 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 Fort Rice?

How Much Speed does a Fort Rice Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Fort Rice is 2.2, which is smaller than the North Dakota average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Fort Rice's average household income is $80,454 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.

Fort Rice also has 11% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the North Dakota average of 17%. Additionally, 18% 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 Fort Rice has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Fort Rice households are much more technology-disengaged. 87% of households have some sort of computing device, 82% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 78% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Fort Rice?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Fort Rice?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Fort Rice?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Fort Rice?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Fort Rice?

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

To see how Fort Rice 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 Fort Rice's B- ISP Report Card and 42 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.