Best Internet Providers in Pembina County, ND
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Pembina County, ND
Pembina County has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Pembina County.
Ranks compare Pembina County with the 53 North Dakota counties.
The Best Internet in Pembina County, ND at a Glance
Pembina County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Polar Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Midco
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 Pembina County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Pembina County, ND?
Midco is the highest-rated internet provider in Pembina County based on 12 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 Pembina 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 Pembina County
- Polar Communications - fiber coverage map
- United Communications - fiber coverage map
- Midco - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Midco - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Pembina County Compares to the Rest of North Dakota
Pembina County's report card score is 37th of 53 and its connectivity index is tied 19th of 53.
| Measure | Pembina County | Rank among North Dakota counties | North Dakota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 99.0% | Tied 5th of 53 | 71.1% | 71.5% | Williams County (99.6%) |
| Average top speed | 1,034 Mbps | 40th 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 | 2.3 | Tied 16th of 53 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Sioux County (3.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | Tied 35th of 53 | 9% | 15% | Kidder County (22%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | Tied 20th of 53 | 95% | 96% | Renville County (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 90% | Tied 11th of 53 | 89% | 91% | Renville County (94%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 78% | Tied 14th of 53 | 77% | 76% | Foster County and Rolette County (85%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 75% | Tied 26th of 53 | 81% | 81% | Cass County (86%) |
| Median household income | $72,011 | 33rd of 53 | $84,715 | $93,246 | McKenzie County ($109,295) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | Tied 42nd of 53 | 17% | 16% | Grand Forks County (24%) |
Fiber reaches 99.0% of homes in Pembina County, against 71.1% across North Dakota. Households in Pembina County are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $72,011 (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 Pembina County Compares to Its Neighbors
Pembina County has 4 neighbors, 2 of them in Minnesota. Among them, Cavalier County has the most homes with fiber (99.0%) and Walsh County the fewest (60.7%); Pembina County has 99.0%.
Map of Pembina County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Pembina County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pembina County (this page) | 6,844 | 99.0% | 1,034 Mbps | 2.5 | C+ | 53/100 |
| Walsh County | 10,563 | 60.7% | 1,419 Mbps | 3.3 | C- | 41/100 |
| Marshall County, MN | 9,040 | 95.6% | 2,671 Mbps | 3.3 | B- | 46/100 |
| Kittson County, MN | 4,207 | 98.4% | 992 Mbps | 3.2 | C | 49/100 |
| Cavalier County | 3,704 | 99.0% | 1,214 Mbps | 2.8 | C+ | 61/100 |
Internet in Pembina County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 99.1% of homes in 58225 (Drayton) to 100.0% in 58282 (Walhalla). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Pembina County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavalier | 1,974 | 99.1% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.6 | C | 47/100 |
| Walhalla | 1,094 | 100.0% | 1,210 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 31/100 |
| Drayton | 891 | 99.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.8 | C+ | 50/100 |
| Pembina | 586 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | C | 71/100 |
| St. Thomas | 435 | 98.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.2 | C | 57/100 |
| Neche | 424 | 99.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.1 | C | 74/100 |
| Crystal | 237 | 98.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | C | 75/100 |
| Mountain | 170 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.3 | C | 85/100 |
| Hensel | 157 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.4 | C | 62/100 |
| Bathgate | 152 | 94.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.4 | C- | 77/100 |
| Hamilton | 147 | 97.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.1 | C | 65/100 |
| Gardar | 112 | 98.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.5 | C | 85/100 |
| Leroy | 107 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.9 | C | 62/100 |
| Concrete | 99 | 97.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.2 | C | 81/100 |
| Leyden | 74 | 97.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.7 | C | 63/100 |
| Glasston | 73 | 97.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.8 | C | 54/100 |
| Hallson | 48 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.5 | C+ | 85/100 |
| Canton City | 31 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1 | C | 49/100 |
ZIP codes in Pembina County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58220 (Cavalier) | 2,299 | 99.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.6 | C | 50/100 |
| 58282 (Walhalla) | 1,270 | 100.0% | 1,181 Mbps | 2.9 | C+ | 37/100 |
| 58225 (Drayton) | 1,008 | 99.1% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.6 | C+ | 50/100 |
| 58271 (Pembina) | 595 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.1 | C | 71/100 |
| 58276 (St. Thomas) | 471 | 98.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.2 | C | 57/100 |
| 58265 (Neche) | 459 | 99.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.1 | C | 73/100 |
| 58222 (Crystal) | 263 | 99.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | C | 77/100 |
| 58238 (Hamilton) | 159 | 97.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.8 | C | 70/100 |
| 58216 (Bathgate) | 128 | 89.1% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.2 | C- | 79/100 |
| 58241 (Hensel) | 119 | 95.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.2 | C- | 55/100 |
| 58262 (Mountain) | 97 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.1 | C | 85/100 |
| 58236 (St. Thomas) | 12 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.4 | C | 57/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Pembina County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Midco. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Polar Communications 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 Pembina County
| Midco | 1,250 |
|---|---|
| Polar Communications | 1,000 |
| United Communications | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Pembina County Internet Providers
Based on 12 reviews from North Dakota internet customers, Midco is the best internet service provider for Pembina County residents. Midco was rated at an average of 3.73 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Polar Communications wins for second-place in North Dakota, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 81.7% coverage in Pembina County.
At a national level, based on 2266 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 Pembina County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Pembina County, North Dakota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Pembina County Overall | North Dakota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midco |  (0) | (11) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| Polar Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| United Communications | (0) | (0) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Pembina County
Based on data reported by Pembina County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Polar Communications. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Pembina County. 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.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Midco. This indicates Midco reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Pembina County Speed | North Dakota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midco | (0) | (11) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| Polar Communications | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| United Communications | (0) | (0) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) |  (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Pembina County?
Of the providers in Pembina County, customers rate Polar Communications the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Pembina 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.
Polar Communications is rated 3.00 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Midco is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.45 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Pembina County, North Dakota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Pembina County
| ISP / Tech Type | Pembina County Affordability | North Dakota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polar Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (11) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| United Communications | (0) | (0) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Pembina County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Pembina County?
Polar Communications Fiber in Pembina County, ND
Availability:
81.7%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Polar Communications offers Fiber service to 81.7% of Pembina County homes. Across the county, Polar Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
United Communications Fiber in Pembina County, ND
Availability:
17.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
United Communications offers Fiber service to 17.6% of Pembina County homes. Across the county, United Communications 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 Pembina County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Pembina County, ND
Availability:
47.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
69 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 47.5% of Pembina 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 69 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 13 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Pembina County, ND
Availability:
44.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
223 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 44.0% of Pembina County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 223 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 16 Mbps throughout the county.
Midco Fixed Wireless in Pembina County, ND
Availability:
27.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
84 Mbps
Midco offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.4% of Pembina County homes. Across the county, Midco Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 84 Mbps, with speeds from 35 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Pembina County, ND
Availability:
8.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.0% of Pembina County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 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 7.4 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Pembina County, ND
Availability:
8.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.0% of Pembina County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 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 7.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Pembina County?
Midco Cable in Pembina County, ND
Availability:
13.4%
Customer Rating:
(27)
Avg. Download Speed
1,250 Mbps
Midco offers Cable service to 13.4% of Pembina County homes. Across the county, Midco Cable has speeds up to 1,250 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Pembina County?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Pembina 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 Pembina 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 Pembina County is Midco.
- The fastest internet provider should be Polar Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Midco may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Pembina County is Polar Communications.
- Viasat, Polar Communications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Pembina County, available to 81.7% 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.