In Nelson County there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 98.54% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 4,329 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 Nelson County, ND.
To see availability maps for all providers including fiber, cable, DSL, and more in Nelson County, ND please click below.
Nelson County, ND Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Nelson 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 Nelson County are not shown.
Nelson County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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
Where in Nelson County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 98.54% of Nelson County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is NDTC. Call one of the companies with service in Nelson County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Nelson County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Nelson County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Nelson County home can get up to 4,329 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 10,000 Mbps, which 36.45% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 62.09% 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 Nelson County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Nelson County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Nelson County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Nelson County you live. In general, satellite competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 98.54% of Nelson 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 1.46% of Nelson County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Nelson County, along with details on where in Nelson County and at what speeds.
Polar Communications Fiber in Nelson County, ND
Polar Communications fiber coverage
About 62.92%, or 1,897 people, have Polar Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, southeast, north, east, northeast, central, and west Nelson County area. Polar Communications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Nelson County.
Polar Communications fiber download speeds
Polar Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nelson County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Polar Communications fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nelson County. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson County can order from Polar Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Nelson County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Polar Communications fiber upload speeds
In Nelson County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Polar Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Polar Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Nelson County fiber providers. Polar Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nelson County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
NDTC Fiber in Nelson County, ND
NDTC fiber coverage
About 36.45%, or 1,099 people, have NDTC fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, west, southwest, central, southeast, and east Nelson County area. NDTC is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Nelson County.
NDTC fiber download speeds
NDTC is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nelson County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, NDTC fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nelson County. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson County can order from NDTC goes up to 10,000 Mbps, and all Nelson County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
NDTC fiber upload speeds
In Nelson County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for NDTC fiber. Compared to other ISPs, NDTC is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Nelson County fiber providers. NDTC offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nelson County is up to 10,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
Nelson County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Nelson County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Nelson County compare to the rest of North Dakota?
Fiber internet speeds in Nelson County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Dakota: 0.00 Mbps in North Dakota versus 4,329 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in North Dakota is 0.00% versus 98.54% in Nelson County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Nelson 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
- Griggs County, ND: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Ramsey County, ND: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Steele County, ND: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Eddy County, ND: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Benson County, ND: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Walsh County, ND: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Foster County, ND: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Grand Forks County, ND: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Traill County, ND: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Wells County, ND: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Twiggs County, GA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Clark County, ID: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Clark County, KS: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Clark County, MO: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Clark County, SD: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Clarke County, IA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Clay County, GA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Cochran County, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Coke County, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Tripp County, SD: less fiber coverage, slower speeds