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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 83% |
| Midcontinent Communications | $50.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
InvisiMax  | - | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 22% |
*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 - 97.97%
2 providers - 92.47%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 58201 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 58201 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 98% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 79% 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 58201 area, and 92.47% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 58201, 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 |
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| CenturyLink | 55 Mbps | 55 Mbps | DSL |
| Midcontinent Communications | 68 Mbps | 13 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Grand Forks.
The largest internet providers serving the 58201 ZIP code are CenturyLink, Midcontinent Communications, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to most in the 58201 ZIP code, covering 83% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Midcontinent Communications, which covers 98% of the area. Grand Forks’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 58201 ZIP code.
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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 nearly all households in the 58201 ZIP code, covering 83% 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 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 58201 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 83% 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 nearly all households in the 58201 ZIP code, covering 98% of the area.
Midcontinent Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 58201 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 58201 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 98% 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 the 58201 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 58201 ZIP 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 58201 ZIP code. 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 the 58201 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in 58201. The next fastest internet provider in the 58201 ZIP code is InvisiMax, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 22% of the area.
CenturyLink offers the cheapest internet in the 58201 ZIP with service starting at $50/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Grand Forks, $58.75.
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.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
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.
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.
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