Best Internet Providers in Russell, ND
All 3 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Russell, ND
Russell has 3 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Russell.
Ranks compare Russell with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Russell, ND at a Glance
Russell Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
SRT
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city 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 Russell ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Russell, ND?
SRT is the best internet provider in Russell 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 Russell, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. SRT is an option for 100.00% of the city.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Russell?
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 Russell
How Russell Compares to Places Its Size
Russell's report card score is in the top 45% and its connectivity index is in the top 11%.
| Measure | Russell | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Bottineau County | North Dakota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 98.7% | 71.1% | 71.5% | Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | top 38% | 1,140 Mbps | 2,638 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 1.5 | bottom 8% | 3.7 | 5.2 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 36% | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | bottom 41% | 6% | 9% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 16% | 95% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 92% | top 20% | 92% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 89% | top 2% | 82% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 85% | top 13% | 83% | 81% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $72,245 | top 46% | $81,952 | $84,715 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 22% | 16% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Russell, against 98.7% across Bottineau County and 71.1% across North Dakota. Households in Russell 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 $72,245 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Russell
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Russell?
SRT Fiber in Russell, ND
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
SRT offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Russell homes. Across the city, SRT 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 Russell?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Russell, ND
Availability:
27.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.6% of Russell homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Russell, ND
Availability:
21.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 21.1% of Russell homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Russell?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Russell, ND.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Russell?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Russell, ND.
Internet in Russell by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Russell
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Russell
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Russell Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Russell that have their own pages are all within 18 miles. Among them, Westhope has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Eckman the fewest (86.5%); Russell has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell (this page) | 76 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.5 | C | 66/100 |
| Westhope | 445 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.2 | C | 68/100 |
| Maxbass | 283 | 95.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.8 | C- | 68/100 |
| Upham | 244 | 90.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.7 | C- | 49/100 |
| Deering | 213 | 93.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1 | C- | 48/100 |
| Newburg | 204 | 95.1% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.8 | C- | 66/100 |
| Bantry | 124 | 97.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.3 | C | 62/100 |
| Gardena | 99 | 98.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.5 | C | 55/100 |
| Kramer | 97 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.5 | C | 39/100 |
| Landa | 93 | 93.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.8 | C- | 42/100 |
| Eckman | 74 | 86.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.8 | C- | 62/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Russell?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from SRT.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Russell
| SRT | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Russell Internet Providers
Based on 2 reviews from North Dakota internet customers, SRT is the best internet service provider for Russell residents. SRT was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction.
At a national level, based on 1160 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, SRT is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Russell Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Russell, North Dakota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Russell Overall | North Dakota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRT |  (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 Russell
Based on data reported by Russell ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through SRT. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Russell. 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 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.
| ISP / Tech Type | Russell Speed | North Dakota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRT | (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 Russell?
Of the providers in Russell, customers rate SRT the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Russell 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.
SRT is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country.
The table below shows how customers in Russell, North Dakota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Russell
| ISP / Tech Type | Russell Affordability | North Dakota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRT | (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 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 Russell?
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 Russell is SRT.
- The fastest internet provider should be SRT. 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 Russell is SRT.
- Viasat, SRT, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Russell, available to 100.0% 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.