Best Internet Providers in McIntosh County, ND
All 4 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in McIntosh County, ND
McIntosh County has 4 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in McIntosh County.
Ranks compare McIntosh County with the 53 North Dakota counties.
The Best Internet in McIntosh County, ND at a Glance
McIntosh County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
BEK Lightband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DRN
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
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 McIntosh County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in McIntosh County, ND?
Dickey Rural Networks is the highest-rated internet provider in McIntosh County based on 4 North Dakota customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in McIntosh County?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in McIntosh County
How McIntosh County Compares to the Rest of North Dakota
McIntosh County's report card score is tied 21st of 53 and its connectivity index is tied 44th of 53.
| Measure | McIntosh County | Rank among North Dakota counties | North Dakota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 96.9% | Tied 32nd of 53 | 71.1% | 71.5% | Williams County (99.6%) |
| Average top speed | 3,357 Mbps | 16th of 53 | 2,638 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Benson County (10,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.5 | Tied 33rd of 53 | 5.2 | 7.1 | Cass County (7.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.0 | Tied 48th of 53 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Sioux County (3.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | Tied 9th of 53 | 9% | 15% | Kidder County (22%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 89% | Tied 43rd of 53 | 95% | 96% | Renville County (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 84% | Tied 40th of 53 | 89% | 91% | Renville County (94%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 71% | Tied 38th of 53 | 77% | 76% | Foster County and Rolette County (85%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 71% | Tied 43rd of 53 | 81% | 81% | Cass County (86%) |
| Median household income | $65,281 | 43rd of 53 | $84,715 | $93,246 | McKenzie County ($109,295) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 9% | Tied 45th of 53 | 17% | 16% | Grand Forks County (24%) |
Fiber reaches 96.9% of homes in McIntosh County, against 71.1% across North Dakota. Households in McIntosh County are smaller than the US average (2.0 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $65,281 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How McIntosh County Compares to Its Neighbors
McIntosh County has 6 neighbors, 2 of them in South Dakota. Among them, Campbell County, SD has the most homes with fiber (99.8%) and Logan County the fewest (97.2%); McIntosh County has 96.9%.
Map of McIntosh County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
McIntosh County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McIntosh County (this page) | 2,530 | 96.9% | 3,357 Mbps | 2.5 | C+ | 40/100 |
| Dickey County | 4,999 | 99.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.4 | C | 55/100 |
| LaMoure County | 4,093 | 99.1% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.2 | C | 57/100 |
| Emmons County | 3,301 | 97.5% | 5,000 Mbps | 2.5 | B- | 36/100 |
| McPherson County, SD | 2,411 | 99.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | C | 34/100 |
| Logan County | 1,876 | 97.2% | 3,752 Mbps | 1.9 | C+ | 48/100 |
| Campbell County, SD | 1,377 | 99.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.8 | C | 45/100 |
Internet in McIntosh County by City and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in McIntosh County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wishek | 1,179 | 98.8% | 5,000 Mbps | 2.7 | B- | 40/100 |
| Ashley | 857 | 98.5% | 1,024 Mbps | 2.7 | C+ | 37/100 |
| Zeeland | 246 | 92.7% | 4,930 Mbps | 1 | C+ | 44/100 |
| Lehr | 239 | 92.5% | 4,783 Mbps | 2 | C+ | 46/100 |
| Venturia | 112 | 92.0% | 2,320 Mbps | 1.3 | C | 44/100 |
| Danzig | 71 | 94.4% | 1,896 Mbps | 2.2 | C | 44/100 |
ZIP codes in McIntosh County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58495 (Wishek) | 1,201 | 98.2% | 5,000 Mbps | 2.7 | B- | 41/100 |
| 58413 (Ashley) | 972 | 98.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.6 | C | 38/100 |
| 58581 (Zeeland) | 284 | 91.2% | 4,537 Mbps | 1.1 | C+ | 45/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in McIntosh County?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the county comes from BEK Lightband.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in McIntosh County
| BEK Lightband | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| Dickey Rural Networks | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in McIntosh County. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for McIntosh County Internet Providers
Based on 4 reviews from North Dakota internet customers, Dickey Rural Networks is the best internet service provider for McIntosh 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 4.50 out of 5 stars and 57.1% coverage in McIntosh County.
At a national level, based on 1162 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all McIntosh County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in McIntosh County, North Dakota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | McIntosh County Overall | North Dakota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRN |  (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| BEK Lightband | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) |  (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in McIntosh County
Based on data reported by McIntosh County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through BEK Lightband. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in McIntosh 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 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.
| ISP / Tech Type | McIntosh County Speed | North Dakota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEK Lightband | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| DRN | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in McIntosh County?
Of the providers in McIntosh County, customers rate BEK Lightband the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in McIntosh County where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across North Dakota or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
BEK Lightband is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Dickey Rural Networks is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in McIntosh County, North Dakota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in McIntosh County
| ISP / Tech Type | McIntosh County Affordability | North Dakota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEK Lightband | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| DRN | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) |  (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in McIntosh County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in McIntosh County?
BEK Lightband Fiber in McIntosh County, ND
Availability:
57.1%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
BEK Lightband offers Fiber service to 57.1% of McIntosh County homes. Across the county, BEK Lightband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
DRN Fiber in McIntosh County, ND
Availability:
40.5%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Dickey Rural Networks offers Fiber service to 40.5% of McIntosh County homes. Across the county, DRN Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in McIntosh County?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in McIntosh County, ND
Availability:
71.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
243 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.8% of McIntosh County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 243 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in McIntosh County, ND
Availability:
71.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
76 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.2% of McIntosh 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 76 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 15 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in McIntosh County?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in McIntosh County, ND.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in McIntosh County?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in McIntosh County, ND.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in North Dakota
Customer Reviews
A Grand Forks, ND Customer
Midco Cable
May 18, 2026 A West Fargo, ND Customer
Midco Fiber
April 09, 2026 A Valley City, ND Customer
BEK Lightband Fiber
February 12, 2026 There is a building in town and everytime I've had to go to the building, the people have been very nice. On field techs are friendly and helpful. They tell you how it is and don't make you feel bad for asking questions. My only other gripes are how long it takes them to get out to check something, and contant price increases. If you need internet hooked up, you'll have to wait a week or longer for a tech to come out. Prices have gone up consistently for the last 5 years. It's ok happening once or twice, but I don't see why it has to. Despite that, they are leaps and bounds better than Comcast/Xfinity. The speeds are fast and reliable, and I always know that someone at the building will be friendly towards me.
Danielle V
SRT Fiber
November 13, 2025 By far the best ISP I have ever used. I have used both Xfinity and Verizon in the past and both struggled with random outages/maintenance that took my internet offline for 'x' amount of hours. On the other hand at SRT, I have experienced very few outages, perhaps one this year so far (June 2025). The pricing at SRT is also the around the same that I paid at previous ISPs but my speeds are significantly higher/faster.
A Ellendale, ND Customer
DRN Fiber
July 31, 2025 DRN has amazing internet service. It is high speed fiber optic internet. It is reasonablely priced, and worth every cent. Having the service provider be local is a major benefit also. If there were to be any issues, I can call them, and if it can not be resolved over the phone, then they send a person to repair it that same day. Very rarely, issues won't be resolved until the next day. If anyone would ask, I would highly recommend using this provider.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in McIntosh 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 McIntosh County is DRN.
- 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 McIntosh County is BEK Lightband.
- Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in McIntosh County, available to 71.8% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.