Compare Fargo internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Fargo – 108 Mbps
ND – 104 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Fargo – 41 Mbps
ND – 39 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Fargo.
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CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 78% |
CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 3.716% |
Sparklight | $45.00 | 200 - 940 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Midcontinent Communications | $50.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 78% |
702 Communications | - | - | DSL | 25% |
Consolidated Communications | $35.00 | 50 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 16% |
702 Communications | - | - | Fiber-optic | 7.856% |
702 Communications | - | - | Wired | 0.258% |
HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
702 Communications | - | - | Wireless | 43% |
InvisiMax | - | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 1.975% |
*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 Sep 23, 2022.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.98%
2 providers - 99.34%
3 providers - 84.27%
4+ providers - 30.17%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Fargo 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 Fargo area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Fargo residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 51% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 19% of those living in Fargo.
There are eight internet providers serving the Fargo area, and 99.34% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Fargo's eight internet providers, prices start at $35 and available download speeds reach up to 2,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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702 Communications | 77 Mbps | 53 Mbps | Wireless |
Sparklight | 98 Mbps | 11 Mbps | Cable |
Consolidated Communications | 90 Mbps | 64 Mbps | DSL |
Midcontinent Communications | 49 Mbps | 24 Mbps | Cable |
HughesNet | 29 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
CenturyLink | 60 Mbps | 36 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Fargo.
The largest internet providers in Fargo are CenturyLink, Sparklight, and Midcontinent Communications bringing DSL and cable options to Fargo.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to most Fargo residents, covering 78% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Sparklight, which covers 100% of the area. Fargo’s third most-available internet provider, Midcontinent Communications, offers cable to around 78% of Fargo 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to most households in Fargo covering 78% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Fargo 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 Fargo, $52.50.
CenturyLink 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 Fargo, $0.99.
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 Fargo. These download speeds are available to 78% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fargo's providers, 395 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Sparklight offers broadband to all households in Fargo covering 100% of the area.
Sparklight’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Fargo residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Sparklight start at $45/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Fargo, $52.50.
Sparklight customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.23 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Fargo, $0.99.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Sparklight offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in Fargo. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fargo's providers, 395 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Midcontinent Communications offers broadband to most households in Fargo covering 78% of the area.
Midcontinent Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Fargo 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 Fargo, $52.50.
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 Fargo, $0.99.
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 Fargo. These download speeds are available to 78% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fargo's providers, 395 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Fargo, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Fargo, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Fargo and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Fargo at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Fargo at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Fargo residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Consolidated Communications is the fastest internet provider in Fargo with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 16% of households in Fargo. The next fastest internet provider in Fargo is Midcontinent Communications, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 78% of the area.
Consolidated Communications offers the cheapest internet in Fargo with plans starting at $35/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Fargo, $52.50.
702 Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Fargo, covering 7.856% of the city. CenturyLink also offers fiber internet in Fargo and is available to 3.716% of households.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.