Best Internet Providers in Shell Valley, ND
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Shell Valley, ND
Shell Valley has 5 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 Shell Valley.
Ranks compare Shell Valley with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
Shell Valley Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
United Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
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Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
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 Shell Valley ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Shell Valley, ND?
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Shell Valley?
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.
How Shell Valley Compares to Places Its Size
Shell Valley's report card score is in the top 24% and its connectivity index is in the top 7%.
| Measure | Shell Valley | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Rolette County | North Dakota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 99.0% | 71.1% | 71.5% | Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | top 38% | 1,097 Mbps | 2,638 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.8 | top 38% | 3.4 | 5.2 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.9 | top 11% | 3.3 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 3% | bottom 13% | 5% | 9% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 83% | bottom 11% | 91% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 98% | top 3% | 89% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 93% | top 1% | 85% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 57% | bottom 15% | 69% | 81% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $61,786 | bottom 34% | $66,863 | $84,715 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 23% | top 3% | 17% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Shell Valley, against 99.0% across Rolette County and 71.1% across North Dakota. Households in Shell Valley are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 3% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $61,786 (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 Shell Valley
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Shell Valley?
United Communications Fiber in Shell Valley, ND
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
United Communications offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Shell Valley homes. Across the city, 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 Shell Valley?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Shell Valley, ND
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
278 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Shell Valley homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 278 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Shell Valley, ND
Availability:
92.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.1% of Shell Valley homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Shell Valley, ND
Availability:
92.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.1% of Shell Valley homes. Across the city, AT&T 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 Shell Valley, ND
Availability:
92.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.1% of Shell Valley homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Shell Valley?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Shell Valley, ND.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Shell Valley?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Shell Valley, ND.
Internet in Shell Valley by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Shell Valley
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Shell Valley
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Shell Valley Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Shell Valley that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, Belcourt has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Dunseith the fewest (97.7%); Shell Valley has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Valley (this page) | 151 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.8 | B- | 72/100 |
| Belcourt | 2,682 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 72/100 |
| Dunseith | 2,016 | 97.7% | 1,069 Mbps | 2.7 | C | 68/100 |
| St. John | 1,964 | 99.2% | 1,050 Mbps | 3.3 | C+ | 65/100 |
| Rolla | 1,861 | 99.3% | 1,168 Mbps | 4 | B- | 61/100 |
| Rolette | 719 | 99.3% | 1,539 Mbps | 3.3 | C+ | 70/100 |
| San Haven | 678 | 96.6% | 1,032 Mbps | 2.7 | C | 64/100 |
| Agate | 674 | 99.8% | 1,094 Mbps | 4.2 | B- | 79/100 |
| Green Acres | 605 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.6 | B- | 67/100 |
| East Dunseith | 145 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.1 | C | 62/100 |
| Thorne | 54 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.2 | C | 62/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Shell Valley?
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Shell Valley
| United Communications | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Shell Valley Internet Providers
At a national level, based on 2229 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 Shell Valley Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Shell Valley, North Dakota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Shell Valley Overall | North Dakota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Shell Valley
Based on data reported by Shell Valley ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through United Communications. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Shell Valley. 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.
| ISP / Tech Type | Shell Valley Speed | North Dakota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Shell Valley?
The table below shows how customers in Shell Valley, North Dakota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Shell Valley
| ISP / Tech Type | Shell Valley Affordability | North Dakota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Shell Valley?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The fastest internet provider should be United Communications.
- Viasat, Verizon, United Communications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Shell Valley, 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.