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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 74% |
| 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% |
InvisiMax  | - | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 14% |
*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 - 99.84%
2 providers - 90.15%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Grand Forks 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 Grand Forks area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Grand Forks residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 81% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Grand Forks, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are five internet providers serving the Grand Forks area, and 90.15% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Grand Forks's five internet providers, prices start at $50 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CenturyLink | 55 Mbps | 55 Mbps | DSL |
| Midcontinent Communications | 47 Mbps | 11 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Grand Forks.
The largest internet providers in Grand Forks are CenturyLink, Midcontinent Communications, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Grand Forks.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to most Grand Forks residents, covering 74% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Midcontinent Communications, which covers 99% of the area. Grand Forks’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Grand Forks 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 Grand Forks covering 74% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Grand Forks 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 lower than the average starting price for internet in Grand Forks, $58.75.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Grand Forks, $4.20.
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 Grand Forks. These download speeds are available to 74% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Grand Forks's providers, 283 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 all households in Grand Forks covering 99% of the area.
Midcontinent Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Grand Forks residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Midcontinent Communications start at $50/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Grand Forks, $58.75.
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, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Grand Forks, $4.20.
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 Grand Forks. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Grand Forks's providers, 283 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Grand Forks covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Grand Forks 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Grand Forks, $58.75.
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 Grand Forks, $4.20.
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 Grand Forks. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Grand Forks's providers, 283 Mbps.
Midcontinent Communications is the fastest internet provider in Grand Forks with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Grand Forks. The next fastest internet provider in Grand Forks is InvisiMax, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 14% of the area.
CenturyLink offers the cheapest internet in Grand Forks with plans starting at $50/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Grand Forks, $58.75.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
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.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
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