In Forbes there is 1 residential Fiber provider covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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 Forbes, ND.
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Fiber Internet Service Provider in Forbes
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 Forbes are not shown.
Forbes Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Forbes is fiber internet available?

Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 100.00% of Forbes. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is DRN. Call one of the companies with service in Forbes above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Forbes?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Forbes.

Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Forbes home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 100.00% of residents can get.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Forbes?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Forbes you live. In general, satellite competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 100.00% of Forbes 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 less than 1% of Forbes homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Forbes, along with details on where in Forbes and at what speeds.
Dickey Rural Networks Fiber in Forbes, ND

DRN fiber coverage
About 100.00%, or 179 people, have DRN fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Forbes area. DRN is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Forbes.
Dickey Rural Networks fiber download speeds
DRN is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Forbes. Versus other fiber providers in the area, DRN fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Forbes. The fastest plan anyone in Forbes can order from DRN goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Forbes customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Dickey Rural Networks fiber upload speeds
In Forbes download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for DRN fiber. Compared to other ISPs, DRN is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Forbes fiber providers. DRN offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Forbes is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Forbes Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Forbes or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Forbes compare to the rest of North Dakota?
Fiber internet speeds in Forbes are much faster versus the average speeds in North Dakota: 0.00 Mbps in North Dakota versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in North Dakota is 0.00% versus 100.00% in Forbes.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Forbes 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 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
- Spring Creek Colony, SD: equal fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Ellendale, ND: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Monango, ND: equal fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Merricourt, ND: equal fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Long Lake, SD: equal fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Frederick, SD: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Willow, SD: equal fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Leola, SD: equal fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Kulm, ND: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Fullerton, ND: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Raccoon Ford, VA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Neff, OK: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Prairie Corners, WI: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Pritchett, CO: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Prosper, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Pryor, CO: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Puerto De Luna, NM: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Puncheon Camp, TN: equal fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Putnam Heights, CT: equal fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Putnam, OK: less fiber coverage, similar speeds


