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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 95% |
Dakota Central Telecommunications Cooperative  | $49.95 | 60 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 100% |
| CSI Cable | $19.99 | 25 - 100 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| 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.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
Need help?At 100%, broadband coverage in Jamestown 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 Jamestown area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Jamestown residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 95% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 29% of those living in Jamestown.
There are five internet providers serving the Jamestown area, and 99.97% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Jamestown's five internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Jamestown are CenturyLink, CSI Cable, and Dakota Central Telecommunications Cooperative bringing DSL, cable, and fiber-optic options to Jamestown.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Jamestown residents, covering 95% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from CSI Cable, which covers 100% of the area. Jamestown’s third most-available internet provider, Dakota Central Telecommunications Cooperative, offers fiber-optic to around 100% of Jamestown 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.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Jamestown covering 95% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Jamestown 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 Jamestown, $50.98.
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 Jamestown, $1.96.
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 Jamestown. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Jamestown's providers, 246 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 CSI Cable offers broadband to all households in Jamestown covering 100% of the area.
CSI Cable’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Jamestown residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for CSI Cable start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Jamestown, $50.98.
CSI Cable customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.80 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Jamestown, $1.96.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CSI Cable offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 7 Mbps in Jamestown. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Jamestown's providers, 246 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.
Fiber-optic from Dakota Central Telecommunications Cooperative offers broadband to all households in Jamestown covering 100% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Dakota Central Telecommunications Cooperative is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Jamestown than other internet types.
Internet prices for Dakota Central Telecommunications Cooperative start at $49.95/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Jamestown, $50.98.
Dakota Central Telecommunications Cooperative customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 60 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.83 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Jamestown, $1.96.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Dakota Central Telecommunications Cooperative offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Jamestown. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Jamestown's providers, 246 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Jamestown, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Jamestown, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Jamestown and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Jamestown at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Jamestown at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Jamestown residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Dakota Central Telecommunications Cooperative is the fastest internet provider in Jamestown with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Jamestown. The next fastest internet provider in Jamestown is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 95% of the area.
CSI Cable offers the cheapest internet in Jamestown with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Jamestown, $50.98.
Dakota Central Telecommunications Cooperative is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Jamestown, covering 100% of the city.
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%.
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.
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