Compare Minot internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Minot – 93 Mbps
ND – 104 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Minot – 22 Mbps
ND – 39 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Minot.
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Midcontinent Communications | $50.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 96% |
SRT Communications | - | - | DSL | 65% |
SRT Communications | - | - | Fiber-optic | 55% |
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 Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 94.29%
3 providers - 0.12%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Minot 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 Minot area will have access to cable, which covers 93% of Minot residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 88% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 12% of those living in Minot.
There are four internet providers serving the Minot area, and 94.29% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Minot's four 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 |
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SRT Communications | 70 Mbps | 24 Mbps | DSL |
Midcontinent Communications | 131 Mbps | 17 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Minot.
The largest internet providers in Minot are Midcontinent Communications, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to Minot.
Cable internet from Midcontinent Communications is available to nearly all Minot residents, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Minot’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Minot 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.
Cable from Midcontinent Communications offers broadband to nearly all households in Minot covering 96% of the area.
Midcontinent Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Minot residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Midcontinent Communications start at $50/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Minot, $61.66.
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, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Minot, $3.85.
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 Minot. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Minot's providers, 77 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 Minot covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Minot 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Minot, $61.66.
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 Minot, $3.85.
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 Minot. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Minot's providers, 77 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 Viasat offers broadband to all households in Minot covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Minot 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 Viasat start at $69.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Minot, $61.66.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Minot, $3.85.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Minot. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly faster than the average max speeds from all Minot's providers, 77 Mbps.
Midcontinent Communications is the fastest internet provider in Minot with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 96% of households in Minot. The next fastest internet provider in Minot is Viasat, offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Midcontinent Communications offers the cheapest internet in Minot with plans starting at $50/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Minot, $61.66.
SRT Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Minot, covering 55% of the city.
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.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
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.