Fiber Optic Internet Providers and TV Companies in Eckelson, ND


In Eckelson there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 95.65% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,767 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 Eckelson, ND.

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Eckelson, ND Availability Maps

 

Fiber Internet Service Providers in Eckelson

BEK Lightband | Fiber

Availability:

48.91%

Avg. Speed:

2,500 Mbps

Dakota Central | Fiber

Availability:

27.17%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Dickey Rural Networks | Fiber

Availability:

19.57%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

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 Eckelson are not shown.

 

Eckelson Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

 

Viasat Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Eckelson is fiber internet available?

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Fiber is available in 95.65% of Eckelson. 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 Eckelson above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in Eckelson?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Eckelson.

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The average Eckelson home can get up to 1,767 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 2,500 Mbps, which 48.91% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 46.74% 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 Eckelson.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Eckelson, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Eckelson?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Eckelson you live. In general, satellite competes most often with fiber in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 95.65% of Eckelson homes.
  • Cable is fastest for less than 1% 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 4.35% of Eckelson homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Eckelson, along with details on where in Eckelson and at what speeds.

BEK Lightband Fiber in Eckelson, ND

BEK Lightband fiber coverage

About 48.91%, or 45 people, have BEK Lightband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, central, east, southeast, north, and west Eckelson area. BEK Lightband is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Eckelson.

 

BEK Lightband fiber download speeds

BEK Lightband is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Eckelson. Versus other fiber providers in the area, BEK Lightband fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Eckelson. The fastest plan anyone in Eckelson can order from BEK Lightband goes up to 2,500 Mbps, and all Eckelson customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to BEK Lightband customers in Eckelson. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps

 

BEK Lightband fiber upload speeds

In Eckelson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for BEK Lightband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, BEK Lightband is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Eckelson fiber providers. BEK Lightband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Eckelson is up to 1,250 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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BEK Lightband's Eckelson fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,250.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Dakota Central Fiber in Eckelson, ND

Dakota Central fiber coverage

About 27.17%, or 25 people, have Dakota Central fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest and west Eckelson area. Dakota Central is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Eckelson.

 

Dakota Central fiber download speeds

Dakota Central is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Eckelson. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Dakota Central fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Eckelson. The fastest plan anyone in Eckelson can order from Dakota Central goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Eckelson customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Dakota Central customers in Eckelson. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Dakota Central fiber upload speeds

In Eckelson 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 Eckelson fiber providers. Dakota Central offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Eckelson is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Dakota Central's Eckelson fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Dickey Rural Networks Fiber in Eckelson, ND

DRN fiber coverage

About 19.57%, or 18 people, have DRN fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast and south Eckelson area. DRN is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Eckelson.

 

Dickey Rural Networks fiber download speeds

DRN is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Eckelson. Versus other fiber providers in the area, DRN fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Eckelson. The fastest plan anyone in Eckelson can order from DRN goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Eckelson customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Dickey Rural Networks customers in Eckelson. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Dickey Rural Networks fiber upload speeds

In Eckelson 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 Eckelson fiber providers. DRN offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Eckelson is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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DRN's Eckelson fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Eckelson Fiber by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Eckelson or any of the areas nearby.

How does fiber internet in Eckelson compare to the rest of North Dakota?

Fiber internet speeds in Eckelson are much faster versus the average speeds in North Dakota: 0.00 Mbps in North Dakota versus 1,767 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in North Dakota is 0.00% versus 95.65% in Eckelson.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Eckelson are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5848198.64%
5848097.80%
5849795.28%
5840528.44%
5840199.17%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5846698.90%
5846199.75%
58479100.00%
5807294.97%
5847296.03%

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