5 Best Internet Providers in Pembina County, ND

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Pembina County, ND?

Polar Communications is the best internet provider in Pembina County based on North Dakota customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Polar Communications had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Pembina County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Polar Communications is an option for 81.87% of the county.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Pembina County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Pembina County Internet Providers

Based on 11 reviews from North Dakota internet customers, Polar Communications is the best internet service provider for Pembina County residents. Polar Communications was rated at an average of 4.00 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 41.0% coverage in Pembina County.

At a national level, based on 1071 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, United Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.88 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Pembina County?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Polar Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Polar Communications and United 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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Midco	1,250 Mbps
	United Communications	1,000 Mbps
	Polar Communications	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

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 and United Communications. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,250 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.

Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Polar Communications. This indicates Polar Communications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Pembina County?

North Dakota customers rate Midco 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.

Midco received a local rating of 3.56 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Polar Communications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Pembina County customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Pembina County

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

Pembina County ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Pembina County	North Dakota	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Pembina County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	99.18%	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.	1,034 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 Pembina County.	2.2	5.0	6.8

 

Pembina County Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Pembina County	North Dakota	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.3	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.	7%	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.	90%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	86%	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.	76%	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.	76%	78%	76%

Pembina County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Pembina County is C+, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Pembina County is high with a score of 48 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Pembina County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Pembina County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.

86% of Pembina County households have an internet connection despite having 99.18% availability. 76% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% 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 76% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 76% subscribe to it. A large amount of Pembina County 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 Counties Compare to Pembina County?

How Much Speed does a Pembina County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Pembina County is 2.3, which is smaller than the North Dakota average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Pembina County's average household income is $69,240 which is about average for the North Dakota average of $83,632 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Pembina County 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, 7% 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 Pembina County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Pembina County households are more technology-disengaged. 90% of households have some sort of computing device, 79% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 85% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Pembina County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Pembina County?

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.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Pembina County?

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

To see how Pembina County 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 Pembina County's C+ ISP Report Card and 48 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.