In Barnes County there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 95.58% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 2,376 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.
This page contains all Fiber internet providers in Barnes County, ND.
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Barnes County, ND Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Barnes County
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 Barnes County are not shown.
Barnes County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Barnes County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 95.58% of Barnes County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is BEK Lightband. Call one of the companies with service in Barnes County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Barnes County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Barnes County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Barnes County home can get up to 2,376 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 5,000 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 8.03% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Barnes County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Barnes County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Barnes County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Barnes County you live. In general, satellite competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 93.96% of Barnes County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 1.62% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 4.42% of Barnes County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Barnes County, along with details on where in Barnes County and at what speeds.
BEK Lightband Fiber in Barnes County, ND
BEK Lightband fiber coverage
About 87.55%, or 9,502 people, have BEK Lightband fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Barnes County area. BEK Lightband is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Barnes County.
BEK Lightband fiber download speeds
BEK Lightband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Barnes County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, BEK Lightband fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Barnes County. The fastest plan anyone in Barnes County can order from BEK Lightband goes up to 2,500 Mbps, and all Barnes County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
BEK Lightband fiber upload speeds
In Barnes County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for BEK Lightband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, BEK Lightband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Barnes County fiber providers. BEK Lightband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Barnes County is up to 1,250 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,250.0 Mbps
Dickey Rural Networks Fiber in Barnes County, ND
DRN fiber coverage
About 5.42%, or 588 people, have DRN fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, south, and southeast Barnes County area. DRN is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Barnes County.
Dickey Rural Networks fiber download speeds
DRN is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Barnes County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, DRN fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Barnes County. The fastest plan anyone in Barnes County can order from DRN goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Barnes County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Dickey Rural Networks fiber upload speeds
In Barnes County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for DRN fiber. Compared to other ISPs, DRN is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Barnes County fiber providers. DRN offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Barnes County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Dakota Central Fiber in Barnes County, ND
Dakota Central fiber coverage
About 3.08%, or 334 people, have Dakota Central fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest and southwest Barnes County area. Dakota Central is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Barnes County.
Dakota Central fiber download speeds
Dakota Central is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Barnes County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Dakota Central fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Barnes County. The fastest plan anyone in Barnes County can order from Dakota Central goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Barnes County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Dakota Central fiber upload speeds
In Barnes County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Dakota Central fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Dakota Central is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Barnes County fiber providers. Dakota Central offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Barnes County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Barnes County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Barnes County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Barnes County compare to the rest of North Dakota?
Fiber internet speeds in Barnes County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Dakota: 0.00 Mbps in North Dakota versus 2,376 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in North Dakota is 0.00% versus 95.58% in Barnes County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Barnes County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Stutsman County, ND: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Ransom County, ND: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Griggs County, ND: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Steele County, ND: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- LaMoure County, ND: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Traill County, ND: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Cass County, ND: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Foster County, ND: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Clay County, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Norman County, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Marengo County, AL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln County, ID: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln County, NM: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln County, WV: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln County, WY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Crockett County, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Long County, GA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lowndes County, AL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Mackinac County, MI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Madison County, FL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds