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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 74% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.375% |
| Midcontinent Communications | $50.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Northern Skies  | $29.95 | 5 - 30 Mbps | Wireless | 50% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.59%
2 providers - 94.34%
3 providers - 0.01%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 97%, broadband coverage in Bismarck is comparable to the rest of North Dakota - 99%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Bismarck area will have access to cable, which covers 97% of Bismarck residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 30% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 2.100% of those living in Bismarck.
There are five internet providers serving the Bismarck area, and 94.34% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Bismarck's five internet providers, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Bismarck are CenturyLink, Midcontinent Communications, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Bismarck.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to most Bismarck residents, covering 74% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Midcontinent Communications, which covers 99% of the area. Bismarck’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Bismarck residents.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to most households in Bismarck covering 74% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Bismarck to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Bismarck, $52.99.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Bismarck, $3.79.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in Bismarck. These download speeds are available to 74% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Bismarck's providers, 430 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Midcontinent Communications offers broadband to all households in Bismarck covering 99% of the area.
Midcontinent Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Bismarck residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Midcontinent Communications start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Bismarck, $52.99.
Midcontinent Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Bismarck, $3.79.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Midcontinent Communications offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Bismarck. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Bismarck's providers, 430 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Bismarck covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Bismarck where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Bismarck, $52.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Bismarck, $3.79.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Bismarck. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Bismarck's providers, 430 Mbps.
Midcontinent Communications is the fastest internet provider in Bismarck with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Bismarck. The next fastest internet provider in Bismarck is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 74% of the area.
Northern Skies offers the cheapest internet in Bismarck with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Bismarck, $52.99.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Bismarck, covering 2.375% of the city.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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