8 Best Internet Providers in Stutsman County, ND

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Above are the top 4 providers in Stutsman 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 Stutsman County, ND?

CSI is the best internet provider in Stutsman County based on North Dakota customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, CSI had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Stutsman County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. CSI is an option for 71.83% of the county.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Stutsman County

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

Based on 11 reviews from North Dakota internet customers, CSI is the best internet service provider for Stutsman County residents. CSI was rated at an average of 5.00 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 57.3% coverage in Stutsman County.

At a national level, based on 2168 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 Stutsman County?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Stutsman County, the fastest internet in the county comes from Midco.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Stutsman County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Midco	5,000 Mbps
	Dakota Central	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	CSI	150 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Centurylink	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Stutsman County

Based on data reported by Stutsman County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Midco. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Stutsman County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,603 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the county 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 Stutsman County?

North Dakota customers rate CSI 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.

CSI received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Midco is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Stutsman County customers with an average price rating of 3.56 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Stutsman County

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

Stutsman County ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Stutsman County	North Dakota	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Stutsman County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	97.01%	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.	3,167 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 Stutsman County.	6.1	5.0	6.8

 

Stutsman County Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Stutsman 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.	2.1	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.	93%	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.	75%	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.	78%	78%	76%

Stutsman County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

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

The Stutsman 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 Stutsman County households have an internet connection despite having 97.01% availability. 75% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 75% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 78% subscribe to it. A large amount of Stutsman 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 Stutsman County?

How Much Speed does a Stutsman County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Stutsman County is 2.1, which is smaller than the North Dakota average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Stutsman County's average household income is $65,496 which is lower than the North Dakota average of $83,632 and lower than 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.

Stutsman County 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, 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 Stutsman County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Stutsman County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 80% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Stutsman County?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Stutsman 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 Stutsman County is CSI.
• 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 Stutsman County is CSI.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and Dakota Central has the broadest coverage in Stutsman 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 Stutsman County compare to other cities with a similar population?

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