In Foster County there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 98.56% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,367 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 Foster County, ND.
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Foster County, ND Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Foster 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 Foster County are not shown.
Foster County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Foster County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 98.56% of Foster County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Dakota Central. Call one of the companies with service in Foster County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Foster County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Foster County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Foster County home can get up to 1,367 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 10,000 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, 89.84% 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 Foster County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Foster County, and slower in the west areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Foster County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Foster County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 37.18% of Foster County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 61.38% 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 1.44% of Foster County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Foster County, along with details on where in Foster County and at what speeds.
Dakota Central Fiber in Foster County, ND
Dakota Central fiber coverage
About 89.93%, or 3,055 people, have Dakota Central fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Foster County area. Dakota Central is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Foster County.
Dakota Central fiber download speeds
Dakota Central is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Foster County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Dakota Central fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Foster County. The fastest plan anyone in Foster County can order from Dakota Central goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Foster County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Dakota Central fiber upload speeds
In Foster County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Dakota Central fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Dakota Central is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Foster County fiber providers. Dakota Central offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Foster 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
MLGC Fiber in Foster County, ND
MLGC fiber coverage
About 8.45%, or 287 people, have MLGC fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, east, and southeast Foster County area. MLGC is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Foster County.
MLGC fiber download speeds
MLGC is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Foster County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, MLGC fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Foster County. The fastest plan anyone in Foster County can order from MLGC goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Foster County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
MLGC fiber upload speeds
In Foster County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for MLGC fiber. Compared to other ISPs, MLGC is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Foster County fiber providers. MLGC offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Foster County is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Foster County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Foster County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Foster County compare to the rest of North Dakota?
Fiber internet speeds in Foster County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Dakota: 0.00 Mbps in North Dakota versus 1,367 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in North Dakota is 0.00% versus 98.56% in Foster County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Foster 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
- Eddy County, ND: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Wells County, ND: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Griggs County, ND: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Stutsman County, ND: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Nelson County, ND: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Kidder County, ND: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Barnes County, ND: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Steele County, ND: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Sheridan County, ND: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Traill County, ND: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Wibaux County, MT: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Baca County, CO: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bacon County, GA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bailey County, TX: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Ballard County, KY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bamberg County, SC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Banner County, NE: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Baraga County, MI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Barber County, KS: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Barton County, MO: less fiber coverage, faster speeds