3 Best Internet Providers in Ypsilanti, ND
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| Ypsilanti ISP Report Card | C- | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 1,000 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 3 | |
| Real Ypsilanti Customer Ratings | 0 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Ypsilanti 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 Ypsilanti.
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Ypsilanti 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 Ypsilanti.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Ypsilanti, ND for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 Ypsilanti ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ypsilanti, ND?
Dickey Rural Networks is the highest-rated internet provider in Ypsilanti based on 3 North Dakota customer reviews, and Dickey Rural 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 Ypsilanti, North Dakota, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Ypsilanti
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Ypsilanti Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Ypsilanti Overall | North Dakota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| DRN | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Dakota Central | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 3 reviews from North Dakota internet customers, Dickey Rural Networks is the best internet service provider for Ypsilanti residents. Dickey Rural Networks was rated at an average of 5.00 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 90.7% coverage in Ypsilanti.
At a national level, based on 754 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Dickey Rural Networks is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Ypsilanti?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ypsilanti?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Dickey Rural Networks. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Dakota Central and Dickey Rural Networks should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Ypsilanti
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Dickey Rural Networks | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Dakota Central | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ypsilanti
| ISP / Tech Type | Ypsilanti Speed | North Dakota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| DRN | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Dakota Central | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Ypsilanti ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Dakota Central and Dickey Rural Networks. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Ypsilanti. 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 in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Dickey Rural Networks. This indicates DRN reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Ypsilanti?
North Dakota customers rate Dickey Rural 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.
Dickey Rural Networks received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. HughesNet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Ypsilanti customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Ypsilanti, North Dakota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Ypsilanti
| ISP / Tech Type | Ypsilanti Affordability | North Dakota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| DRN | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Dakota Central | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Ypsilanti 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 Ypsilanti below, including the metrics used and how Ypsilanti compares to the rest of North Dakota and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Ypsilanti that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 95.06% | 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 Ypsilanti. | 1.0 | 5.0 | 6.8 |
| 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. | 2.6 | 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. | 15% | 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. | 95% | 95% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 92% | 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. | 80% | 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. | 84% | 78% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Ypsilanti ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Ypsilanti is C-, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Ypsilanti is high with a score of 74 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Ypsilanti have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Ypsilanti 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.
92% of Ypsilanti households have an internet connection despite having 95.06% availability. 80% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 80% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 84% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Ypsilanti 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 Ypsilanti?
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
How Much Speed does a Ypsilanti Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Ypsilanti is 2.6, which is larger than the North Dakota average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Ypsilanti's average household income is $104,083 which is much higher than the North Dakota average of $83,632 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Ypsilanti also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the North Dakota average of 17%. Additionally, 15% 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 Ypsilanti has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Ypsilanti households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 82% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 94% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ypsilanti?
Dakota Central Fiber in Ypsilanti, ND
Dakota Central offers Fiber service to 90.7% of Ypsilanti homes. Across the city, Dakota Central Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
DRN Fiber in Ypsilanti, ND
Dickey Rural Networks offers Fiber service to 4.4% of Ypsilanti homes. Across the city, DRN Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Ypsilanti?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Ypsilanti, ND.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Ypsilanti?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Ypsilanti, ND.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Ypsilanti?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Ypsilanti, ND
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.7% of Ypsilanti homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Ypsilanti?
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 Ypsilanti is DRN.
- The fastest internet provider should be Dakota Central and Dickey Rural Networks. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Dickey Rural Networks may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Ypsilanti is DRN.
- HughesNet, Viasat, and Dakota Central has the broadest coverage in Ypsilanti, 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 Ypsilanti compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Ypsilanti 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 Ypsilanti's C- ISP Report Card and 74 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 21 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 25 / 100
- ISP Report Card: F
- Digital Connectivity Index: 16 / 100
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