5 Best Internet Providers in Watford City, ND

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Above are the top 4 providers in Watford City, 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 Watford City, ND?

RTC Networks is the highest-rated internet provider in Watford City based on 2 North Dakota customer reviews, and RTC Networks 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 Watford City, North Dakota, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Watford City

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Watford City Internet Providers

Based on 2 reviews from North Dakota internet customers, RTC Networks is the best internet service provider for Watford City residents. RTC Networks was rated at an average of 4.00 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 99.4% coverage in Watford City.

At a national level, based on 1973 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, RTC Networks is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Watford City?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Watford City, the fastest internet in the city comes from RTC Networks.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Watford City

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	RTC Networks	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Watford City

Based on data reported by Watford City ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through RTC Networks. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Watford City. 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.

However, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with RTC Networks. This indicates RTC Networks reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Watford City?

North Dakota customers rate RTC Networks 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.

RTC Networks received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. HughesNet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Watford City customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Watford City

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

Watford City ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Watford City	North Dakota	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Watford City that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	99.44%	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.	1,000 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 Watford City.	3.9	5.0	6.8

 

Watford City Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Watford City	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.	2.5	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.	9%	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.	98%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	91%	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.	78%	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%

Watford City ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Watford City is B-, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Watford City is high with a score of 67 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Watford City have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Watford City 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.

91% of Watford City households have an internet connection despite having 99.44% availability. 78% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 5% 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 78% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 78% subscribe to it. A large amount of Watford City 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 Watford City?

How Much Speed does a Watford City Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Watford City is 2.5, which is larger than the North Dakota average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Watford City's average household income is $112,853 which is much higher than the North Dakota average of $83,632 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Watford City 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, 9% 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 Watford City has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Watford City households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 91% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 98% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Watford City?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Watford City?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Watford City, ND.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Watford City?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Watford City, ND.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Watford City?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Watford City?

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 Watford City is RTC Networks.
• The fastest internet provider should be RTC Networks. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, RTC Networks may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Watford City is RTC Networks.
• Viasat, RTC Networks, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Watford City, 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 Watford City compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Watford City 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 Watford City's B- ISP Report Card and 67 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.