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North Dakota Telephone Company  | $59.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 100% |
| Midcontinent Communications | $50.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 97% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 96.50%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Devils Lake 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 Devils Lake area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Devils Lake residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 100% of those living in Devils Lake.
There are four internet providers serving the Devils Lake area, and 96.50% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Devils Lake's four internet providers, prices start at $50 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Devils Lake are North Dakota Telephone Company, Midcontinent Communications, and HughesNet bringing fiber-optic, cable, and satellite options to Devils Lake.
Fiber-optic internet from North Dakota Telephone Company is available to nearly all Devils Lake residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Midcontinent Communications, which covers 97% of the area. Devils Lake’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Devils Lake 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.
Fiber-optic from North Dakota Telephone Company offers broadband to all households in Devils Lake covering 100% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from North Dakota Telephone Company is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Devils Lake than other internet types.
Internet prices for North Dakota Telephone Company start at $59.95/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Devils Lake, $61.23.
North Dakota Telephone Company customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Devils Lake, $1.65.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, North Dakota Telephone Company offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Devils Lake. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Devils Lake's providers, 308 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 nearly all households in Devils Lake covering 97% of the area.
Midcontinent Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Devils Lake residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Midcontinent Communications start at $50/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Devils Lake, $61.23.
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, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Devils Lake, $1.65.
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 Devils Lake. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Devils Lake's providers, 308 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 Devils Lake covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Devils Lake 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Devils Lake, $61.23.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Devils Lake, $1.65.
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 Devils Lake. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Devils Lake's providers, 308 Mbps.
North Dakota Telephone Company is the fastest internet provider in Devils Lake with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Devils Lake. The next fastest internet provider in Devils Lake is Midcontinent Communications, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 97% of the area.
Midcontinent Communications offers the cheapest internet in Devils Lake with plans starting at $50/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Devils Lake, $61.23.
North Dakota Telephone Company is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Devils Lake, covering 100% of the city.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
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