6 Best Internet Providers in Prairie Rose, ND

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Above are the top 4 providers in Prairie Rose, 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 Prairie Rose, ND?

Midco is the highest-rated internet provider in Prairie Rose based on 10 North Dakota customer reviews, and Midco 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 Prairie Rose, North Dakota, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Prairie Rose

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Prairie Rose Internet Providers

Based on 10 reviews from North Dakota internet customers, Midco is the best internet service provider for Prairie Rose residents. Midco was rated at an average of 3.89 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. HughesNet wins for second-place in North Dakota, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Prairie Rose.

At a national level, based on 1373 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 Prairie Rose?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Prairie Rose, the fastest internet in the city comes from Midco.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Prairie Rose

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Midco	1,250 Mbps
	Sparklight	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Fidium Fiber	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Centurylink	60 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Prairie Rose

Based on data reported by Prairie Rose ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Midco. The company offers speeds up to 1,250 Mbps in Prairie Rose. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,250 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 Midco. This indicates Midco reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Prairie Rose?

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. HughesNet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Prairie Rose customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Prairie Rose

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

Prairie Rose ISP Report Card: C-

	Metric (hover for details)	Prairie Rose	North Dakota	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Prairie Rose that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	0.00%	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.	1,250 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 Prairie Rose.	5.7	5.0	6.8

 

Prairie Rose Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Prairie Rose	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.	2.6	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.	14%	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.	97%	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.	85%	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.	85%	78%	76%

Prairie Rose ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Prairie Rose is C-, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Prairie Rose is high with a score of 75 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Prairie Rose have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Prairie Rose 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.

86% of Prairie Rose households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 85% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 2% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 11% 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 85% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 85% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Prairie Rose 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 Prairie Rose?

How Much Speed does a Prairie Rose Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Prairie Rose is 2.6, which is larger than the North Dakota average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Prairie Rose's average household income is $166,346 which is much higher than the North Dakota average of $83,632 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Prairie Rose also has 18% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the North Dakota average of 17%. Additionally, 14% 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 Prairie Rose has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Prairie Rose households are much more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 97% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 95% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Prairie Rose?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Prairie Rose, ND.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Prairie Rose?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Prairie Rose?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Prairie Rose?

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 Prairie Rose is Midco.
• The fastest internet provider should be Midco. 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 Prairie Rose is Midco.
• Centurylink, Midco, HughesNet, Sparklight, T-Mobile Home Internet, Verizon, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Prairie Rose, 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 Prairie Rose compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Prairie Rose 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 Prairie Rose's C- ISP Report Card and 75 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.