Compare 58103 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.
Internet providers in 58103
Internet providers in your area
58103 internet providers
| Provider | ||||
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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 72% |
| Sparklight | $45.00 | 200 - 940 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| Midcontinent Communications | $50.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 79% |
702 Communications  | - | - | DSL | 31% |
| 702 Communications | - | - | Fiber-optic | 16% |
| Consolidated Communications | $35.00 | 50 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 4.990% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| 702 Communications | - | - | Wireless | 55% |
| InvisiMax | - | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 1.030% |
*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.
Need help?58103 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
6409
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 100.00%
3 providers - 96.35%
4+ providers - 21.30%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 58103 ZIP code 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 58103 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 37% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 22% of those living in the 58103 ZIP code.
There are eight internet providers serving the 58103 area, and 100.00% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among eight internet providers in 58103, prices start at $35 and available download speeds reach up to 2,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Fargo
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparklight | 97 Mbps | 12 Mbps | Cable |
| HughesNet | 29 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
| Midcontinent Communications | 72 Mbps | 28 Mbps | Cable |
| CenturyLink | 41 Mbps | 16 Mbps | DSL |
| 702 Communications | 90 Mbps | 55 Mbps | Wireless |
| Consolidated Communications | 65 Mbps | 34 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Fargo.
Top high-speed internet providers in 58103
The largest internet providers serving the 58103 ZIP code are CenturyLink, Sparklight, and Midcontinent Communications bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to most in the 58103 ZIP code, covering 72% 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 79% of residents in the 58103 ZIP code.
CenturyLink DSL internet
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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 the 58103 ZIP code, covering 72% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines 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, $1.03.
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 58103 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 72% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fargo's providers, 363 Mbps.
Sparklight cable internet
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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 the 58103 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Sparklight’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 58103 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, $1.03.
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 58103 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fargo's providers, 363 Mbps.
Midcontinent Communications cable internet
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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 the 58103 ZIP code, covering 79% of the area.
Midcontinent Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 58103 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, $1.03.
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 58103 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 79% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fargo's providers, 363 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 58103 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 58103 and the greater Fargo area. 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 in the 58103 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet providers in 58103 frequently asked questions
Consolidated Communications is the fastest internet provider in the 58103 ZIP code with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 4.990% of households in 58103. The next fastest internet provider in the 58103 ZIP code is Midcontinent Communications, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 79% of the area.
Consolidated Communications offers the cheapest internet in the 58103 ZIP with service 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 serving the 58103 ZIP code, covering 16% of the city.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
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