Best Internet Providers in Walum, ND
All 3 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Walum, ND
Walum 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 Walum.
Ranks compare Walum with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Walum, ND at a Glance
Walum Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
BEK Lightband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Dakota Central
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Walum ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Walum, ND?
BEK Lightband is the highest-rated internet provider in Walum based on 2 North Dakota customer reviews, and Verizon 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Walum?
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 Walum
How Walum Compares to Places Its Size
Walum's report card score is in the top 22% and its connectivity index is in the top 50%.
| Measure | Walum | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Griggs County | North Dakota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 97.2% | 71.1% | 71.5% | Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 4,864 Mbps | top 7% | 4,928 Mbps | 2,638 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 1.3 | bottom 6% | 3.6 | 5.2 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.1 | bottom 15% | 2.2 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | top 31% | 8% | 9% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 39% | 94% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 85% | bottom 46% | 85% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 66% | top 33% | 68% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 73% | top 47% | 70% | 81% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $63,932 | bottom 38% | $61,395 | $84,715 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 8% | bottom 22% | 11% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Walum, against 97.2% across Griggs County and 71.1% across North Dakota. Households in Walum are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $63,932 (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 Walum
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Walum?
BEK Lightband Fiber in Walum, ND
Availability:
96.6%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
BEK Lightband offers Fiber service to 96.6% of Walum homes. Across the city, BEK Lightband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Dakota Central Fiber in Walum, ND
Availability:
3.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Dakota Central offers Fiber service to 3.4% of Walum homes. Across the city, Dakota Central 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 Walum?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Walum, ND
Availability:
28.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
278 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 28.4% of Walum 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.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Walum?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Walum, ND.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Walum?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Walum, ND.
Internet in Walum by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Walum
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Walum
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Walum Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Walum that have their own pages are all within 15 miles. Among them, Sibley has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Sutton the fewest (89.0%); Walum has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walum (this page) | 88 | 100.0% | 4,864 Mbps | 1.3 | B- | 40/100 |
| Cooperstown | 1,104 | 99.5% | 5,000 Mbps | 4.8 | B+ | 38/100 |
| Wimbledon | 357 | 96.1% | 1,875 Mbps | 1.7 | C | 58/100 |
| Rogers | 257 | 91.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 1.2 | C+ | 53/100 |
| Dazey | 244 | 98.4% | 4,883 Mbps | 1.8 | B- | 60/100 |
| Sibley | 232 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 1.8 | B- | 62/100 |
| Hannaford | 204 | 98.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 1.7 | B- | 40/100 |
| Luverne | 126 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 1.4 | B- | 34/100 |
| Sutton | 109 | 89.0% | 4,505 Mbps | 1.1 | C+ | 54/100 |
| Shepard | 108 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 2.5 | B | 37/100 |
| Karnak | 95 | 96.8% | 5,000 Mbps | 1.1 | C+ | 42/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Walum?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from BEK Lightband.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Walum
| BEK Lightband | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| Dakota Central | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Walum Internet Providers
Based on 2 reviews from North Dakota internet customers, BEK Lightband is the best internet service provider for Walum residents. BEK Lightband was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction.
At a national level, based on 818 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Verizon is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.76 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Walum Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Walum, North Dakota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Walum Overall | North Dakota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEK Lightband | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) |  (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Dakota Central | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Walum
Based on data reported by Walum ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through BEK Lightband. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Walum. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,000 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 BEK Lightband. This indicates BEK Lightband reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Walum Speed | North Dakota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEK Lightband | (0) |  (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Dakota Central | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Walum?
Of the providers in Walum, customers rate BEK Lightband the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Walum 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.
BEK Lightband 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 Walum, North Dakota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Walum
| ISP / Tech Type | Walum Affordability | North Dakota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEK Lightband | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Dakota Central | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 Walum?
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 Walum is BEK Lightband.
- The fastest internet provider should be BEK Lightband. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, BEK Lightband may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Walum is BEK Lightband.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and BEK Lightband has the broadest coverage in Walum, available to 96.6% 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.