Internet providers in Dickinson, North Dakota

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Broadband in Dickinson

Dickinson is the Stark County seat and southwest North Dakota’s Bakken-era hub—home to regional medical centers, Dickinson State University, and heavy traffic on I-94 between Montana and Bismarck. Neighborhoods range from historic downtown blocks to newer subdivisions on the city’s north and west edges, with rural Stark County addresses still using a Dickinson ZIP.

Our stored FCC coordinate for Dickinson lists Midco fiber at up to 5 Gbps symmetric—plus Consolidated Communications fiber and Midco cable in the same filing set. Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU) supplies most in-city electric service, but broadband is a separate retail market. Use the technology tables below and the address tool—FCC samples are one coordinate, not a guarantee for every Bakken-adjacent subdivision.

Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU) serves Dickinson under ND PSC Rate 10 (daily basic charge plus seasonal kWh tiers). City water, sewer, stormwater, and sanitation are billed by the City of Dickinson on a separate municipal utility statement. Official coverage research: FCC National Broadband Map.

Internet providers by technology in Dickinson

Researching home internet in Dickinson? At our FCC National Broadband Map sample (46.8792, -102.7896), Midco appears with a fiber filing with reported downloads up to 5 Gbps at our stored Dickinson coordinate—often the strongest wireline option where it reaches your address; cable from Midco (reported up to 2 Gbps download) is another common path in FCC data for suburban and in-town routes; Verizon lists fixed wireless at this sample point—useful where fiber or cable drops have not been built to the lot; satellite providers such as Starlink, HughesNet, Viasat Inc also file at this coordinate, which can matter on rural fringes even when Dickinson looks well served on a map. Promotional pricing and store availability are not in FCC filings—run the comparison tool with your full street address before you order.

Best for (FCC sample—not retail rankings)

Midco — Highest provider-reported max download in our Dickinson FCC sample (5 Gbps)
Consolidated Communications Networks, Inc — Fiber filing in our sample (up to 1 Gbps download reported)
Verizon — Fixed wireless option where listed (up to 300 Mbps download reported)
AT&T — Fixed wireless option where listed (up to 100 Mbps download reported)
Starlink — Satellite alternative where wireline is limited (FCC filing at our Dickinson sample point)
HughesNet — Satellite alternative where wireline is limited (FCC filing at our Dickinson sample point)
Viasat Inc — Satellite alternative where wireline is limited (FCC filing at our Dickinson sample point)

Fastest internet providers in Dickinson

Our Stark County sample lists Midco fiber at up to 5 Gbps symmetric—ahead of Midco cable (2 Gbps / 350 Mbps upload) and Consolidated Communications fiber at 1 Gbps in the same FCC filing set. Bakken-era growth means plant vintages differ block-by-block; confirm at your driveway before you assume multi-gig symmetric service.

Fastest internet providers in Dickinson for Dickinson from FCC filings at sample coordinates
Provider	Connection	Max download	Max upload
Midco	Fiber	5 Gbps	5 Gbps
Midco	Cable	2 Gbps	350 Mbps
Consolidated Communications Networks, Inc	Fiber	1 Gbps	1 Gbps
Consolidated Communications Networks, Inc	Cable	1 Gbps	1 Gbps
Verizon	Fixed Wireless	300 Mbps	20 Mbps

Fiber internet providers in Dickinson

Two fiber filers appear at our Dickinson coordinate: Midco (up to 5 Gbps symmetric) and Consolidated Communications Networks (1 Gbps symmetric). That is unusually strong for a southwest ND city—still not address-level proof; vacation rentals and shop fronts on I-94 exits should run the comparison tool per unit.

Fiber internet providers in Dickinson for Dickinson from FCC filings at sample coordinates
Provider	Connection	Max download	Max upload
Midco	Fiber	5 Gbps	5 Gbps
Consolidated Communications Networks, Inc	Fiber	1 Gbps	1 Gbps

Cable internet providers in Dickinson

Midco cable reports up to 2 Gbps download with 350 Mbps upload—often the fallback where fiber drop is delayed. Compare data policies if you host workers or cameras on a commercial pad.

Cable internet providers in Dickinson for Dickinson from FCC filings at sample coordinates
Provider	Connection	Max download	Max upload
Midco	Cable	2 Gbps	350 Mbps
Consolidated Communications Networks, Inc	Cable	1 Gbps	1 Gbps

Fixed wireless internet in Dickinson

Verizon, T-Mobile, and regional WISPs file fixed wireless for county roads that carry a Dickinson postal address but sit beyond Midco’s last-mile plant.

Fixed wireless internet in Dickinson for Dickinson from FCC filings at sample coordinates
Provider	Connection	Max download	Max upload
Verizon	Fixed Wireless	300 Mbps	20 Mbps
AT&T	Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	20 Mbps

DSL internet providers in Dickinson

Consolidated and legacy copper DSL rows still appear on older Dickinson filings—typically slower max speeds than Midco fiber/cable at the same sample point.

DSL internet providers in Dickinson for Dickinson from FCC filings at sample coordinates
Provider	Connection	Max download	Max upload
CenturyLink	DSL	10 Mbps	1 Mbps

Satellite internet providers in Dickinson

Starlink and legacy satellite brands remain the fallback for ranches and man-camps beyond city water/sewer territory.

Satellite internet providers in Dickinson for Dickinson from FCC filings at sample coordinates
Provider	Connection	Max download	Max upload
Starlink	Satellite	280 Mbps	30 Mbps
HughesNet	Satellite	100 Mbps	5 Mbps
Viasat Inc	Satellite	50 Mbps	3 Mbps

Internet providers in Dickinson (FCC filing sample)

Table lists provider-reported residential filings at our stored coordinate for Dickinson. This is research data—not live pricing, percent coverage, or a guarantee that every brand sells at your address. Confirm plans in the comparison tool above.

Connection types in this FCC sample

Satellite (3)
Cable (2)
Fiber (2)
Fixed Wireless (2)
DSL (1)

FCC provider filings for Dickinson at sample coordinates 46.8792, -102.7896
Provider	Connection	Max download	Max upload
Midco	Fiber	5 Gbps	5 Gbps
Midco	Cable	2 Gbps	350 Mbps
Consolidated Communications Networks, Inc	Fiber	1 Gbps	1 Gbps
Consolidated Communications Networks, Inc	Cable	1 Gbps	1 Gbps
Verizon	Fixed Wireless	300 Mbps	20 Mbps
Starlink	Satellite	280 Mbps	30 Mbps
AT&T	Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	20 Mbps
HughesNet	Satellite	100 Mbps	5 Mbps
Viasat Inc	Satellite	50 Mbps	3 Mbps
CenturyLink	DSL	10 Mbps	1 Mbps

How much internet speed do you need in Dickinson?

Headline Mbps in ads are often “up to” values. Match the plan to how many people and devices share the connection—not only the fastest number on a provider card. Upload speed matters for video calls and cloud backups.

25+ Mbps

Web, email, HD streaming
1–2 devices
Ideal for 1–2 people

100+ Mbps

4K streaming, online gaming, video calls
3–5 devices
Ideal for 2–6 people

500 Mbps – 1 Gig

Multiple 4K streams, large uploads, smart home
5+ devices
Ideal for 6+ people or heavy WFH

Mbps (megabits per second) measures data rate. FCC broadband benchmarks use 25 Mbps download as a baseline for fixed service; fiber and cable plans in Dickinson often exceed that where plant reaches your address.

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Before you order in Dickinson

Use your exact address. Stark County can include multiple networks—or pockets with only one wireline option. Summaries on this page and FCC filings describe sample points, not a quote for your home.
Check HOA and apartment rules. Bulk agreements or approved-provider lists can limit what you can install—ask the property manager if results look narrow.
Compare technology types. Plans may be labeled cable, fiber, DSL, fixed wireless, or satellite—upload speed and latency vary. Match the plan to how you use the connection, not only headline download Mbps.
Cross-check government data. The FCC National Broadband Map shows provider-reported coverage; the shopping tool above shows retail offers. They can differ—confirm with the ISP before you sign up.

FCC research snapshot

Summary stats for our stored Dickinson coordinate. Row-level provider filings are in the table above—not live pricing or percent coverage for the whole city.

Sample coordinates: 46.8792, -102.7896
Distinct providers: 8; 10 filing rows
Fastest reported download: up to 5 Gbps
Satellite in sample: Yes; Starlink, HughesNet, Viasat Inc

FCC API pull dated 2026-05-28. Filings update on a published schedule and can lag new construction.

Frequently asked questions

Broadband networks follow street-level infrastructure, franchise areas, and sometimes HOA or building agreements—not just Stark boundaries or the Dickinson label. Two homes on the same road can fall on different sides of a fiber build or cable node. Enter your full street address (and unit, if applicable) in the tool for the most relevant plans.

Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU) supplies electric service for this area in our modeling, but home internet is a separate retail market. Your ISP may be a cable company, fiber overbuilder, telco, fixed wireless carrier, or satellite provider depending on address. Use the comparison tool to see what markets to your location.

The FCC sample on this page is a single provider-reported snapshot at our stored coordinates for Dickinson. The embedded comparison tool is a separate shopping flow: it may show different plans, promotions, or eligibility for your exact service location. Use both for research, then confirm pricing and installation with the ISP before you order.

The FCC National Broadband Map is the government’s map of where providers report offering service. This page adds North Dakota-local context and embeds a partner comparison tool for plans and promotions. Neither replaces a serviceability check or order confirmation from your chosen provider.

Download and upload speeds in marketing materials are often “up to” values and can depend on network load, your Wi-Fi, and inside wiring. If you work from home or upload large files, compare upload speeds and any data policies—not only the headline download number. Run a wired speed test after install if performance matters.

Fiber coverage grows across North Dakota but remains address-specific. Urban and suburban areas often see fiber or high-tier cable; some addresses still rely on DSL, fixed wireless, or satellite. Use the address search below rather than assuming the same technology as a nearby neighborhood.

The comparison tool shows current retail offers for the address you enter. Our FCC table reflects one provider-reported sample at stored coordinates for Dickinson. Filings can omit some brands, use different corporate names, or lag new construction. Use both for research, then confirm with the ISP.

Fiber usually offers the best upload speeds and latency where available. Cable is widely deployed and often competitive on download. Fixed wireless and 5G home can be strong where wireline has not been built to the lot. Satellite works almost everywhere but typically has higher latency. Match technology to your address check, not only city-level summaries.

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