In Bismarck there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 86.87% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,770 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
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Bismarck, ND Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Bismarck
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Bismarck are not shown.
Bismarck Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Bismarck is cable internet available?
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Cable is available in 86.87% of Bismarck. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Midco. Call one of the companies with service in Bismarck above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Bismarck?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Bismarck.
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The average Bismarck home can get up to 1,770 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 60.23% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 26.65% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,250 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Bismarck.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Bismarck, and slower in the west areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Bismarck?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Bismarck you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 24.28% of Bismarck homes.
- Cable is fastest for 75.01% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Bismarck homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Bismarck, along with details on where in Bismarck and at what speeds.
Midco Cable in Bismarck, ND
Midco cable coverage
About 86.87%, or 78,632 people, have Midco cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bismarck area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bismarck.
Midco cable download speeds
Midco is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bismarck. Versus other cable providers in the area, Midco cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Bismarck. The fastest plan anyone in Bismarck can order from Midco goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,250 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Bismarck customers is up to 1,770 Mbps.
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- 69.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 30.7% up to 1,250.0 Mbps
Midco cable upload speeds
In Bismarck download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Midco cable. Compared to other ISPs, Midco is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bismarck cable providers. Midco offers 4 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bismarck is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 60 Mbps. On average, Midco customers can get speeds up to 286 Mbps.
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- 3.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 66.0% up to 350.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 28.6% up to 60.0 Mbps
Bismarck Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Bismarck or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Bismarck compare to the rest of North Dakota?
Cable internet speeds in Bismarck are much faster versus the average speeds in North Dakota: 0.00 Mbps in North Dakota versus 1,770 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in North Dakota is 0.00% versus 86.87% in Bismarck.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Bismarck are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
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