Compare 58701 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.
Internet providers in 58701
Internet providers in your area
58701 internet providers
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| Midcontinent Communications | $50.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 92% |
SRT Communications  | - | - | DSL | 74% |
| SRT Communications | - | - | Fiber-optic | 70% |
| 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.
Need help?58701 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
8991
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 92.35%
3 providers - 0.13%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 58701 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 58701 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 94% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 75% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 25% of those living in the 58701 ZIP code.
There are four internet providers serving the 58701 area, and 92.35% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among four internet providers in 58701, prices start at $50 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Minot
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcontinent Communications | 131 Mbps | 17 Mbps | Cable |
| SRT Communications | 71 Mbps | 24 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Minot.
Top high-speed internet providers in 58701
The largest internet providers serving the 58701 ZIP code are Midcontinent Communications, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to the area.
Cable internet from Midcontinent Communications is available to nearly all in the 58701 ZIP code, covering 92% 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 residents in the 58701 ZIP code.
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 nearly all households in the 58701 ZIP code, covering 92% of the area.
Midcontinent Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 58701 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 58701 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 92% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Minot's providers, 77 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 58701 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 58701 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 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 58701 ZIP code. 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.
Viasat satellite internet
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Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in the 58701 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 58701 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 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 58701 ZIP code. 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.
Internet providers in 58701 frequently asked questions
Midcontinent Communications is the fastest internet provider in the 58701 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 92% of households in 58701. The next fastest internet provider in the 58701 ZIP code is Viasat, offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Midcontinent Communications offers the cheapest internet in the 58701 ZIP with service 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 serving the 58701 ZIP code, covering 70% of the city.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
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.
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
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