Bismarck has excellent options for internet providers, according to CNET’s analysis of locally available internet service providers, even if there aren’t very many. It’s worth taking a look at all your local options and choosing the best for your needs.
Midco, our pick for the best internet in Bismarck, announced in 2021 that it would invest $200 million to expand its fiber network in North Dakota, striving to service 10-gigabit speeds by 2030. Multiple providers in the state’s capital currently offer gig speeds, the connections required to stream and game from several devices at once. That’s a rarity in a US city of this size — and you should be able to access fast, reliable internet at just about any address in the area.
Our team considers speeds, pricing, customer service and overall value to recommend the best internet service in Bismarck across a variety of categories. Our evaluation includes referencing a proprietary database built over years of reviewing internet services. We validate that against provider information by spot-checking local addresses for service availability. We also do a close read of providers’ terms and conditions and, when needed, will call ISPs to verify the details.
Despite our efforts to find the most recent and accurate information, our process has some limitations you should know about. Pricing and speed data is variable: Certain addresses may qualify for different tiers of service and monthly costs may vary, even within a city. The best way to identify your particular options is to plug your address into a provider’s website.
Note that the prices, speed and other information listed above and in the provider cards below may differ from what we found in our research. The cards display the full range of a provider’s pricing and speed across the US, according to our database of plan information provided directly by ISPs, while the text is specific to what’s available in Bismarck. The prices referenced within this article’s text come from our research and include applicable discounts for setting up automatic payments each month — a standard industry offering. Other discounts and promotions might be available as well, for committing to a contract or bundling with a cellphone plan, for example.
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Best internet providers in Bismarck
The best internet providers in Bismarck strike a balance between speed, price and availability. Those listed below are widely available in the area, but you’ll still need to check your address to see what plans you can get.
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