6 Best Internet Providers in Minot, ND

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Minot, ND?

SRT is the best internet provider in Minot based on North Dakota customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, SRT had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Minot, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. SRT is an option for 99.61% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Minot

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

Based on 12 reviews from North Dakota internet customers, SRT is the best internet service provider for Minot residents. SRT was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Midco wins for second-place in North Dakota, with 3.89 out of 5 stars and 95.8% coverage in Minot.

At a national level, based on 2005 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Midco is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.74 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Minot?

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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Midco	5,000 Mbps
	SRT	2,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Minot

Based on data reported by Minot ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Midco. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Minot. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,988 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 SRT. This indicates SRT reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Minot?

North Dakota customers rate SRT 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.

SRT received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Midco is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Minot customers with an average price rating of 3.56 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Minot

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

Minot ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Minot	North Dakota	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Minot that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	99.17%	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.	2,043 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 Minot.	5.7	5.0	6.8

 

Minot Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Minot	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.	2.4	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.	6%	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.	96%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	90%	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.	81%	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.	82%	78%	76%

Minot ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

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

The Minot 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.

90% of Minot households have an internet connection despite having 99.62% availability. 81% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% 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 81% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 82% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Minot 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 Minot?

How Much Speed does a Minot Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Minot is 2.4, which is smaller than the North Dakota average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Minot's average household income is $82,845 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.

Minot 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, 6% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 Minot has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Minot households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 84% 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 Minot?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Minot?

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

To see how Minot 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 Minot's B+ ISP Report Card and 61 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.