Fiber Optic Internet Providers and TV Companies in McIntosh County, ND


In McIntosh County there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 97.23% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,880 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 McIntosh County, ND.

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McIntosh County, ND Availability Maps

 

Fiber Internet Service Providers in McIntosh County

BEK Lightband | Fiber

Availability:

57.04%

Avg. Speed:

2,500 Mbps

Dickey Rural Networks | Fiber

Availability:

40.91%

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 McIntosh County are not shown.

 

McIntosh County 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 McIntosh County is fiber internet available?

McIntosh County, ND map of fiber internet availability
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Fiber is available in 97.23% of McIntosh 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 McIntosh County above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in McIntosh County?

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

McIntosh County, ND map of the fastest fiber internet speeds
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The average McIntosh County home can get up to 1,880 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 2,500 Mbps, which 57.04% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 40.20% 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 McIntosh County.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of McIntosh County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in McIntosh County?

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

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 97.23% of McIntosh County homes.
  • Cable is fastest for less than 1% 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 2.77% of McIntosh County homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

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

BEK Lightband Fiber in McIntosh County, ND

BEK Lightband fiber coverage

About 57.04%, or 1,443 people, have BEK Lightband fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northwest, southwest, west, northeast, central, and east McIntosh County area. BEK Lightband is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of McIntosh County.

 

BEK Lightband fiber download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps

 

BEK Lightband fiber upload speeds

In McIntosh County 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 McIntosh County fiber providers. BEK Lightband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in McIntosh County is up to 1,250 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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

  • 100.0% up to 1,250.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Dickey Rural Networks Fiber in McIntosh County, ND

DRN fiber coverage

About 40.91%, or 1,035 people, have DRN fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, east, central, south, southwest, northeast, and west McIntosh County area. DRN is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of McIntosh County.

 

Dickey Rural Networks fiber download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Dickey Rural Networks fiber upload speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

McIntosh County Fiber by Area

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

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

Fiber internet speeds in McIntosh County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Dakota: 0.00 Mbps in North Dakota versus 1,880 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in North Dakota is 0.00% versus 97.23% in McIntosh County.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

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

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5849598.25%
5841398.46%
5846096.82%
5858192.96%
5844093.02%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
57457100.00%
5743799.60%
5854291.46%
5856197.29%
5845698.58%

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