FARGO, ND
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Shop and compare 14 internet providers for Fargo, ND
The 30-Second Verdict
UpdatedIn Fargo, ND, your best bet is Midco, covering ~100% of the city overall; its fastest filed fiber tier offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps, but that fiber reaches ~17% of the city. Its cable tier reaches ~46%, so the network at your address matters. Northport (58102) and Hawthorne (58103) are Midco-heavy, with the 2000/350 Mbps cable tier at 44.6% and 46.6%, respectively, while Midco fiber reaches 18.5% and 17.1%. Osgood (58104) leans even more toward Midco cable at 55.0%, but fiber reaches 16.2% through Midco and 4.6% through MLGC LLC, both at 5000/5000 Mbps. Around North Dakota State University, Midco fiber reaches 50.8% and 702 Communications fiber reaches 13.6%; students at Rasmussen University should check apartment wiring, since some buildings may still have older DSL or copper that can complicate Zoom, streaming, and gaming. Sparklight is the main city-wide alternative, with cable reaching 86% at speeds up to 1000/50 Mbps, while Verizon fixed wireless reaches 58% at up to 300/20 Mbps. Rose Creek and every other neighborhood can vary street by street, so confirm the exact address before choosing.
Speed Score: Faster than 100% of all internet options in North Dakota
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
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EST. CAPABILITIES
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THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Fargo
Midco is a top-tier option in Fargo, led by fiber with up to 5000 Mbps download and 5000 Mbps upload, a 100/100 Speed Score, and 17.0% city coverage. Where fiber is unavailable, Midco cable remains a solid option with up to 2000 Mbps download and 350 Mbps upload, a 96/100 Speed Score, and 45.7% city coverage, but your specific address determines which technology and plan you can get.
About Midco
Midco is a strong option in Fargo, but the quality of your choices depends on your address. Where available, its fiber plan offers up to 5000 Mbps both ways across 17.0% of census blocks, while cable offers up to 2000 Mbps down and 350 Mbps up across 45.7%; addresses limited to licensed fixed wireless may get only up to 100 Mbps down and 20 Mbps up, which can be inadequate for heavy streaming, gaming, or multiple users.
Available Plans
Cable
Cable
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Fiber
Best plan here: Fiber Internet (up to 940 Mbps) — faster than 79% of all internet options in North Dakota
- Fiber Internet (up to 940 Mbps)Fiber940 MbpsDownload79Our score$75Per month
Source: CenturyLink official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers competitive speeds in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Fargo
CenturyLink is a strong Fargo option where its fiber service is available, earning a Speed Score of 79/100, above the city average of 73. Its fiber plan offers up to 940 Mbps download and 200 Mbps upload for $75 per month, but availability is address-specific and this plan reaches 3.7% of the city, so confirm fiber service at your address before choosing it.
About CenturyLink
CenturyLink is worth checking, but it is not a broadly available high-speed choice in Fargo. Its fiber plan is a strong option for demanding use, with up to 940 Mbps download and 200 Mbps upload for $75/mo and a 79/100 Speed Score, but it reaches only 3.7% of the city. Check your address first, since this excellent fiber service is highly location-dependent.
Available Plans
Copper
Copper
Copper
Copper
Copper
Fiber
Fiber
Copper
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Copper
MLGC LLC
Speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Price
Speed Score: Faster than 100% of all internet options in North Dakota
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Fargo
Homes with heavy streaming, gaming, remote work, or many connected devices should consider MLGC LLC’s fiber, an excellent choice with up to 5000 Mbps download and 5000 Mbps upload and a Speed Score of 100/100. This plan is shown as available to 1.7% of Fargo, so verify your address before relying on this top-tier option.
About MLGC LLC
Homes with heavy streaming, gaming, large uploads, or many connected devices should consider MLGC LLC’s fiber service, which offers excellent speeds of up to 5000 Mbps both ways and a 100/100 Speed Score. It reaches just 1.7% of Fargo census blocks, so this is a strong option when available, but you should confirm your exact address before counting on it.
Available Plans
Fiber
Dickey Rural Telephone Coop
Speeds up to 2,500 Mbps
Price
Speed Score: Faster than 98% of all internet options in North Dakota
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Fargo
For your monthly internet bill, this plan offers up to 2,500 Mbps download and 2,500 Mbps upload, with a 98/100 Speed Score and fiber’s low-latency performance. That makes Dickey Rural Telephone Coop an excellent choice and a top-tier option in Fargo, where the average top speed score is 73. Fiber coverage is shown for 4.1% of Fargo, so verify that your address is eligible before relying on these speeds.
About Dickey Rural Telephone Coop
At the quoted monthly price, Dickey Rural Telephone Coop offers excellent value where available, with fiber offering up to 2500 Mbps download and 2500 Mbps upload and a Speed Score of 98/100. That fiber option reaches 4.1% of Fargo’s census blocks, so check your address first, but eligible homes get a top-tier connection for streaming, gaming, work, and multiple users.
Available Plans
Fiber
702 Communications
Speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Price
Speed Score: Faster than 93% of all internet options in North Dakota
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Fargo
For shoppers comparing monthly cost with performance, the strongest value from 702 Communications is its fiber service, offering up to 1000↓/1000↑ Mbps with a 93/100 Speed Score, an excellent choice for demanding internet use. That top-tier option reaches 10.5% of Fargo, so the best performance depends on whether fiber is available at your address. Where only licensed fixed wireless is available, speeds are up to 10↓/1↑ Mbps with a 9/100 Speed Score, which has limited performance compared with alternatives and makes checking other options worthwhile.
About 702 Communications
At the monthly price quoted for your address, 702 Communications can be a very good value when it offers up to 1000 Mbps download and 1000 Mbps upload, with a Speed Score of 93/100. That fiber service reaches 10.5% of census blocks, while the fallback licensed fixed wireless plan reaches 8.5% and offers only up to 10 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload, so confirm fiber availability first because the slower option may not be sufficient for modern households.
Available Plans
Fiber
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: All-In Home Internet — faster than 75% of all internet options in North Dakota
- All-In Home Internet$70/mo promotional rate, then $80/mo5G Fixed Wireless498 MbpsDownload75Our score$70Per month
- Rely Home Internet$50/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo5G Fixed Wireless354 MbpsDownload75Our score$50Per month
Source: T-Mobile official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers competitive speeds in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Adequate
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Fargo
Households seeking practical internet for streaming, remote work, and everyday connected devices may find T-Mobile’s 5G fixed wireless a reasonable fit. All-In offers up to 498 Mbps download and 55 Mbps upload, while Rely offers up to 354 Mbps download and 55 Mbps upload, with both earning a 75/100 Speed Score that is about the same as the city average of 73. Fixed wireless can be more variable than wired service, and both plans are available to 41.2% of Fargo, so confirm your address before choosing.
About T-Mobile
Households seeking a reasonably fast option for everyday streaming, browsing, and work may find T-Mobile a good fit, with All-In Home Internet offering up to 498 Mbps download and 55 Mbps upload for $70/mo promotional rate, or Rely Home Internet offering up to 354 Mbps download and 55 Mbps upload for $50/mo promotional rate. Both are fixed wireless plans with a Speed Score of 75/100 and are available to 41.2% of Fargo, so check your address carefully, and compare fiber or cable first if available because fixed wireless can be less consistent for demanding modern households.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Fidium Fiber
Speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Plans range $30–$50 /mo *
Best plan here: 1 Gig – Busy Homes — faster than 94% of all internet options in North Dakota
- 1 Gig – Busy HomesFiber1,000 MbpsDownload94Our score$50Per month
- 300 Mbps – Light UseFiber300 MbpsDownload75Our score$30Per month
Source: Fidium Fiber official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Fargo
Fidium Fiber’s Speed Score of 94/100 and up to 1000 Mbps both ways make its 1 Gig plan a top-tier option for busy homes, supporting multiple simultaneous streams, gaming, video calls, and large downloads. That score is above Fargo’s city average of 73, while the 300 Mbps fiber plan still rates a good 75/100 for lighter use. Fiber availability is address-specific, and the 1 Gig plan is listed for 0.1% of Fargo, so check your address to confirm you can get the best-performing option.
About Fidium Fiber
Up to 1000 Mbps both ways is an excellent fiber connection for busy homes, handling several high-resolution streams, video calls, gaming, and many connected devices at once. Fidium Fiber is a strong choice at eligible addresses, but its fastest plan is available to only 0.1% of Fargo at $50/mo, while the up to 300 Mbps fiber plan at $30/mo reaches 3.9%, so check your address to see which option you can order.
Available Plans
Fiber
Fiber
Best plan here: Residential – Max — faster than 69% of all internet options in North Dakota
- Residential – MaxSatellite400 MbpsDownload69Our score$130Per month
- Residential – 200 MbpsSatellite200 MbpsDownload69Our score$85Per month
- Residential – 100 MbpsSatellite100 MbpsDownload69Our score$55Per month
Source: Starlink official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows below average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and is an indicator that there are better options in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Adequate
Poor
Poor
Adequate
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Fargo
Satellite internet offers broad availability, with Starlink plans reaching 100.0% of Fargo, but higher latency can affect gaming, video calls, and other real-time uses. The fastest plan advertises up to 400 Mbps download and 30 Mbps upload, while Starlink’s 69/100 Speed Score is below the city average of 73. Given that performance, consider checking what else is available at your address before choosing satellite service.
About Starlink
Satellite internet can bring service to hard-to-reach homes, but its higher latency may be noticeable for video calls, gaming, and other real-time use. Each listed Starlink plan is available to 100.0% of Fargo, with options up to 400 Mbps down and 30 Mbps up for $130/mo, up to 200 Mbps down and 25 Mbps up for $85/mo, or up to 100 Mbps down and 25 Mbps up for $55/mo; with a 69/100 Speed Score, check whether fiber or cable is available at your address first for a more responsive connection.
Available Plans
Ngso Satellite
Best plan here: 300 Mbps Internet — faster than 69% of all internet options in North Dakota
- 300 Mbps Internet$24.95/mo for the first 12 months, then $45/moCable300 MbpsDownload69Our score$24.95Per month
Source: Sparklight official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows below average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and is an indicator that there are better options in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Good
Good
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Fargo
Smaller households handling browsing, streaming, and work online may find Sparklight’s cable plan suitable, with up to 300 Mbps download and 30 Mbps upload for $24.95/mo for the first 12 months, then $45/mo. Its Speed Score of 69/100 is below Fargo’s city average of 73, so households seeking stronger performance should consider checking other providers first, while confirming the plan is available at their address because it reaches 85.7% of Fargo.
About Sparklight
Sparklight is a good fit for a small household that wants affordable cable internet for streaming, browsing, and everyday work, with up to 300 Mbps download and 30 Mbps upload for $24.95/mo for the first 12 months, then $45/mo. The plan reaches 85.7% of Fargo and has a 69/100 Speed Score, so it is practical for most basic needs, but households with heavy uploads or many simultaneous users should check for faster options first.
Available Plans
Cable
Fiber
Best plan here: 5G Home Plus — faster than 75% of all internet options in North Dakota
- 5G Home Plus$45/mo promotional rate, then $70/mo5G Fixed Wireless1,000 MbpsDownload75Our score$45Per month
- 5G Home$35/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo5G Fixed Wireless300 MbpsDownload75Our score$35Per month
Source: Verizon official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers competitive speeds in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Adequate
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Fargo
Verizon’s 5G fixed wireless service offers up to 1000 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload on 5G Home Plus, or up to 300 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload on 5G Home, making it suitable for streaming, remote work, and everyday connected devices. Fixed wireless can be more affected by signal and network conditions than wired connections, and both plans have a 75/100 Speed Score, about the same as Fargo’s city average of 73. Availability is listed at 62.3% of Fargo for these plans, so confirm your address before choosing Verizon.
About Verizon
Verizon uses 5G fixed wireless, which can support everyday browsing, streaming, and working from home, though performance may vary with signal and network congestion. Its 5G Home Plus plan offers up to 1000 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload for $45/mo promotional rate, while 5G Home offers up to 300 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload for $35/mo promotional rate; both are available to 62.3% of Fargo, so check your address and compare fiber or cable first if those options are available.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: Quantum Fiber 940 Mbps / 1 Gig — faster than 79% of all internet options in North Dakota
- Quantum Fiber 940 Mbps / 1 Gig$45/mo promotional rate, then $80/moFiber940 MbpsDownload79Our score$45Per month
- Simply Fiber Internet 200 MbpsFiber200 MbpsDownload75Our score$30Per month
Source: Quantum Fiber official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers competitive speeds in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Fargo
Fiber offers low latency and matched upload and download capacity for responsive streaming, video calls, gaming, and large uploads. Quantum Fiber’s plan with up to 940 Mbps download and 940 Mbps upload scores 79/100, above Fargo’s city average of 73, making it a strong, competitive choice where available. The listed fiber plans are address-dependent and reach 5.6% of Fargo, while the 200 Mbps option scores 75/100 for households that do not need gigabit speeds.
About Quantum Fiber
Fiber internet makes Quantum Fiber a strong choice for streaming, video calls, gaming, and busy households, with plans offering up to 940 Mbps both ways or up to 200 Mbps both ways. The 940 Mbps plan is $45/mo promotional, then $80/mo, while the 200 Mbps plan is $30/mo, but fiber availability reaches only 5.6% of Fargo, so check your exact address before counting on it.
Available Plans
Fiber
Fiber
Best plan here: Fusion — slower than 64% of all internet options in North Dakota
- Fusion$94.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $119.99/moSatellite100 MbpsDownload36Our score$94.99Per month
- Select$49.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $74.99/moSatellite50 MbpsDownload15Our score$49.99Per month
- Lite$39.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $49.99/moSatellite25 MbpsDownload7Our score$39.99Per month
Source: HughesNet official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows below average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and is an indicator that there are better options in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Fargo
At $94.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $119.99/mo, HughesNet’s Fusion plan buys up to 100 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload, but its 36/100 Speed Score is below Fargo’s city average of 73. As a satellite service with high latency, it offers limited performance compared with alternatives, while Select and Lite fall to up to 50 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload, and 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload, with Speed Scores of 15/100 and 7/100. Fusion is listed as available to 100.0% of Fargo, but shoppers should still check which technologies reach their specific address before committing, especially for video calls, gaming, or other latency-sensitive use.
About HughesNet
HughesNet’s introductory prices are $39.99/mo for up to 25 Mbps on Lite, $49.99/mo for up to 50 Mbps on Select, and $94.99/mo for up to 100 Mbps on Fusion, with those prices applying for the first 12 months before rising to $49.99/mo, $74.99/mo, and $119.99/mo. All are satellite plans available to 100.0% of Fargo, but their Speed Scores of 7, 15, and 36 are below average, so satellite latency and upload speeds of up to 3 Mbps on Lite and 5 Mbps on Select and Fusion may make video calls, gaming, and busy households frustrating; check your address for faster fiber or cable service first.
Available Plans
Gso Satellite
Consolidated Communications
Speeds up to 100 Mbps
Plans range $51.95–$71.9 /mo *
Best plan here: ADVANCED — slower than 57% of all internet options in North Dakota
- ADVANCEDDSL50 MbpsDownload43Our score$71.9Per month
- STANDARDDSL25 MbpsDownload36Our score$68.9Per month
- BASICDSL10 MbpsDownload9Our score$51.95Per month
Source: Consolidated Communications official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows below average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and is an indicator that there are better options in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Adequate
Poor
Poor
Poor
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Fargo
Consolidated Communications is a limited-performance option in Fargo, so consider checking what else is available at your address first. Its best DSL plan offers up to 50 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload with a Speed Score of 43/100, below the city average of 73, while the 25/5 Mbps and 10/1 Mbps plans score 36 and 9; each is available to 4.7% of Fargo.
About Consolidated Communications
Consolidated Communications is mainly a fallback option in Fargo, so check whether faster internet is available at your address before choosing it. Its DSL plans reach 4.7% of the city and top out at up to 50 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload with a 43/100 Speed Score, while the 25 Mbps and 10 Mbps plans may be adequate for basic browsing but insufficient for many modern households.
Available Plans
Copper
Copper
Copper
Best plan here: Viasat Essentials — slower than 85% of all internet options in North Dakota
- Viasat EssentialsSatellite55 MbpsDownload15Our score$69.99Per month
- Viasat UnleashedSatellite34 MbpsDownload7Our score$99.99Per month
Source: Viasat Inc official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows below average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and is an indicator that there are better options in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Fargo
Viasat is a limited-performance option in Fargo, so consider checking what else is available at your address first. Its best listed plan, Viasat Essentials, is satellite service for $69.99/mo with up to 55 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload, a Speed Score of 15/100 that is below the city average of 73, and 100.0% plan availability. Viasat Unleashed costs $99.99/mo for up to 34 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload with a 7/100 Speed Score, while satellite’s higher latency can make real-time uses less responsive.
About Viasat Inc
Viasat Inc is mainly an adequate fallback, not a first choice for modern internet needs, because its satellite plans are limited and below average: Viasat Essentials offers up to 55 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload with a Speed Score of 15/100, while Viasat Unleashed offers up to 34 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload with a Speed Score of 7/100. Both plans are available to 100.0% of Fargo, but satellite has higher latency that can affect video calls, gaming, and busy households, so check for fiber or cable at your address before choosing Viasat.
Available Plans
Gso Satellite
Every plan available in Fargo
All 21 product lines from the 10 providers with published pricing here, showing the price you would be quoted today and what it reverts to.
Showing 10 of 21 plans
- StarlinkResidential – 100 Mbps100 MbpsDownload69Our score$55Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- StarlinkResidential – 200 Mbps200 MbpsDownload69Our score$85Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- StarlinkResidential – Max400 MbpsDownload69Our score$130Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- Sparklight300 Mbps Internet$24.95/mo for the first 12 months, then $45/mo300 MbpsDownload69Our score$24.95$45Per month~85.7%CoverageCable
- Verizon5G Home$35/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo300 MbpsDownload75Our score$35$60Per month~62.3%Coverage5G Fixed Wireless
- Verizon5G Home Plus$45/mo promotional rate, then $70/mo1,000 MbpsDownload75Our score$45$70Per month~62.3%Coverage5G Fixed Wireless
- HughesNetFusion$94.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $119.99/mo100 MbpsDownload36Our score$94.99$119.99Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- T-MobileRely Home Internet$50/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo354 MbpsDownload75Our score$50$60Per month~41.2%Coverage5G Fixed Wireless
- T-MobileAll-In Home Internet$70/mo promotional rate, then $80/mo498 MbpsDownload75Our score$70$80Per month~41.2%Coverage5G Fixed Wireless
- HughesNetSelect$49.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $74.99/mo50 MbpsDownload15Our score$49.99$74.99Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
Prices are the current promotional rate where one is advertised. Sourced monthly from each provider’s own site; availability varies by address.
Best Fit by Household Type in Fargo
Best Fit
Students & Roommates
Choose Sparklight's 300 Mbps Internet; it reaches 85.7% of Fargo and is the city's cheapest listed plan.
Its 300 Mbps tier reaches 85.7% of Fargo; Midco's 2,000/350 Mbps cable reaches about 46%.
Check first: Confirm service at your address; Sparklight's plan reaches 85.7%, not every Fargo home.
Best Fit
Remote Workers
Check Midco's 5,000/5,000 Mbps fiber where available; it reaches about 17% of Fargo.
ZIP 58105 lists Midco fiber at 50.8%, one of Fargo's largest listed local fiber shares.
Check first: Do not assume Midco's 100% overall footprint means fiber reaches your address.
Best Fit
Gamers & Streamers
Choose Midco's 5,000/5,000 Mbps fiber where available for one of Fargo's fastest listed tiers.
Midco fiber reaches about 17% of Fargo, while its 2,000/350 Mbps cable reaches about 46%.
Check first: Check the exact address; Midco's fastest fiber is much less available than its total footprint.
Best Fit
Rural & Edge-of-City Homes
Choose Starlink Residential – 100 Mbps at its $55/mo promotional starting rate; it reaches 100% of Fargo.
Its 100 Mbps plan reaches 100% of Fargo, offering broader listed availability than Midco's 5,000/5,000 Mbps fiber at.
Check first: Verify the exact address even though Starlink's 100 Mbps plan reaches 100% of Fargo.
Top ZIP-Level Insights in Fargo
Northport
Midco is currently the strongest option for Fast cable or fiber.
In Northport, Midco's 5,000/5,000 Mbps fiber reaches 18.5% of ZIP 58102, while its 2,000/350 Mbps cable reaches 44.6%.
Hawthorne
Midco is currently the strongest option for Cable-first households.
Hawthorne's ZIP 58103 lists Midco 2,000/350 Mbps cable at 46.6% and Midco 5,000/5,000 Mbps fiber at 17.1%.
Osgood
Midco is currently the strongest option for Broad cable availability.
Osgood's ZIP 58104 lists Midco 2,000/350 Mbps cable at 55.0% and Midco 5,000/5,000 Mbps fiber at 16.2%.
North Dakota State University
Midco is currently the strongest option for Highest listed fiber reach.
ZIP 58105 lists Midco's 5,000/5,000 Mbps fiber at 50.8% and 702 Communications' 1,000/1,000 Mbps fiber at 13.6%.
Fargo Internet FAQs
What is the fastest internet provider in Fargo?
Midco and MLGC list Fargo's fastest tier, 5,000/5,000 Mbps fiber; Midco's fiber reaches about 17% and MLGC's about 2%. Midco is the stronger first check because its fastest-tier footprint is larger, but both require address-level confirmation.
Can I get fiber in Fargo?
Yes – Midco fiber reaches about 17% of Fargo, so fiber is available at some addresses but not citywide. Check your address, especially in ZIP 58105, where Midco fiber is listed at 50.8% of the ZIP.
What is the cheapest internet plan in Fargo?
Fargo's cheapest listed plan is Sparklight 300 Mbps Internet at a $24.95/mo promotional starting rate for 300 Mbps, reaching 85.7% of the city. It offers broad availability for budget-focused households, but verify the address because the plan does not reach every Fargo location.
What speed should I choose for a busy Fargo household?
Choose Midco's 5,000/5,000 Mbps fiber if you want Fargo's highest listed speed; it reaches about 17% of the city. For wider availability, Sparklight's 300 Mbps plan reaches 85.7%, so address-level availability may matter more than selecting the top tier.
Can I get fast internet in Northport, Fargo?
Yes – Northport's ZIP 58102 lists Midco's 5,000/5,000 Mbps fiber at 18.5% and Midco's 2,000/350 Mbps cable at 44.6%. That makes Midco the main local check, but confirm the exact address because ZIP-level percentages do not guarantee service at every home.
How We Analyze Internet in Fargo
FCC Broadband Data
We use the FCC National Broadband Map, updated twice a year with provider-reported coverage at the census block level.
Speed Score
Our proprietary score weights technology type (fiber=100%, cable=85%, etc.) with download (70%) and upload (30%) speeds, ranked as a state percentile.
Coverage Calculation
Provider coverage shows what percentage of census blocks in Fargo report service availability from each provider.
Data Coverage for Fargo
How We Calculate Speed Score
Our Speed Score is a state-level percentile ranking (0-100) that shows how a provider’s service compares to all other internet options available in your state.
The Formula:
We calculate a raw performance score using:
Technology Factor × (Download Speed × 70% + Upload Speed × 30%)
Technology Factors:
Not all connections are equal. We weight each technology based on real-world reliability and performance:
- Fiber: 100% – Fastest, most reliable technology
- Cable: 85% – High speeds, shared neighborhood bandwidth
- Fixed Wireless (Licensed): 70% – Dedicated spectrum, weather-dependent
- Copper/DSL: 65% – Distance-limited, aging infrastructure
- Fixed Wireless (Unlicensed): 60% – Shared spectrum, variable performance
- Satellite (LEO): 40% – Low-earth orbit (e.g., Starlink), higher latency
- Satellite (GEO): 15% – Geostationary orbit, significant latency
Percentile Ranking:
After calculating raw scores, we rank every service option in your state by geographic coverage (census blocks served). A score of 85 means this service performs better than 85% of all internet options available in your state.
Data Source: FCC National Broadband Map data, updated twice a year.
How We Calculate Capabilities
Estimated Capabilities predict how well each internet plan supports common household activities based on speed requirements and connection type.
Rating Scale:
- Excellent – Optimal performance, handles peak usage easily
- Good – Reliable performance with minimal issues
- Fair – Functional but may experience slowdowns during heavy use
- Poor – Not recommended; expect frequent buffering or lag
How We Rate Each Category:
Streaming
Based on download speed. 4K streaming requires 25+ Mbps per stream; HD requires 5+ Mbps. We account for multiple simultaneous streams.
Multi-device
Evaluates total bandwidth capacity divided by typical household device count (phones, tablets, smart TVs, computers). Fiber and cable handle many devices better than DSL or satellite.
Gaming
Considers both upload speed (for sending game data) and latency (ping time). Fiber and cable excel here; satellite connections struggle due to inherent signal delay.
Whole Home
Assesses whether the connection can reliably serve an entire household during peak evening hours. Factors in technology type (shared vs. dedicated bandwidth) and total speed capacity.
Note: Actual performance depends on your specific location, network congestion, and equipment quality.