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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 96% |
| Midcontinent Communications | $50.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 95% |
702 Communications  | - | - | DSL | 56% |
| 702 Communications | - | - | Fiber-optic | 1.554% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Red River Rural Telephone Association | $69.50 | 250 - 8 Mbps | Wireless | 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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 96.29%
2 providers - 95.88%
3 providers - 55.15%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 96%, broadband coverage in Wahpeton 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 Wahpeton area will have access to cable, which covers 96% of Wahpeton residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 80% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 11% of those living in Wahpeton.
There are six internet providers serving the Wahpeton area, and 95.88% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Wahpeton's six internet providers, prices start at $50 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Wahpeton are CenturyLink, Midcontinent Communications, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Wahpeton.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Wahpeton residents, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Midcontinent Communications, which covers 95% of the area. Wahpeton’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Wahpeton 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 Wahpeton covering 96% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Wahpeton 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 significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Wahpeton, $60.90.
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 Wahpeton, $1.00.
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 Wahpeton. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Wahpeton's providers, 68 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 Midcontinent Communications offers broadband to nearly all households in Wahpeton covering 95% of the area.
Midcontinent Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Wahpeton 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 Wahpeton, $60.90.
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, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Wahpeton, $1.00.
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 Wahpeton. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Wahpeton's providers, 68 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Wahpeton covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Wahpeton 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 Wahpeton, $60.90.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Wahpeton, $1.00.
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 Wahpeton. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Wahpeton's providers, 68 Mbps.
Midcontinent Communications is the fastest internet provider in Wahpeton with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 95% of households in Wahpeton. The next fastest internet provider in Wahpeton is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 96% of the area.
CenturyLink offers the cheapest internet in Wahpeton with plans starting at $50/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Wahpeton, $60.90.
702 Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Wahpeton, covering 1.554% of the city.
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