In Ransom County there are 4 residential Fiber providers covering 96.51% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 2,099 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.
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Ransom County, ND Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Ransom 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 Ransom County are not shown.
Ransom County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Ransom County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 96.51% of Ransom County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is MLGC. Call one of the companies with service in Ransom County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Ransom County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Ransom County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Ransom County home can get up to 2,099 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 5,000 Mbps, which 26.02% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 69.17% 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 Ransom County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Ransom County, and slower in the south areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Ransom County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Ransom County you live. In general, satellite competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 96.51% of Ransom 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 3.49% of Ransom County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Ransom County, along with details on where in Ransom County and at what speeds.
Dickey Rural Networks Fiber in Ransom County, ND
DRN fiber coverage
About 68.30%, or 3,895 people, have DRN fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, south, southeast, west, southwest, northwest, east, and north Ransom County area. DRN is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Ransom County.
Dickey Rural Networks fiber download speeds
DRN is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ransom County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, DRN fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ransom County. The fastest plan anyone in Ransom County can order from DRN goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Ransom County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Dickey Rural Networks fiber upload speeds
In Ransom 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 Ransom County fiber providers. DRN offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ransom 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 Ransom County, ND
MLGC fiber coverage
About 26.02%, or 1,484 people, have MLGC fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northeast, east, northwest, and central Ransom County area. MLGC is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Ransom County.
MLGC fiber download speeds
MLGC is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ransom County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, MLGC fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ransom County. The fastest plan anyone in Ransom County can order from MLGC goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Ransom County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
MLGC fiber upload speeds
In Ransom County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for MLGC fiber. Compared to other ISPs, MLGC is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Ransom County fiber providers. MLGC offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ransom 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
BEK Lightband Fiber in Ransom County, ND
BEK Lightband fiber coverage
About 1.32%, or 75 people, have BEK Lightband fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest Ransom County area. BEK Lightband is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Ransom County.
BEK Lightband fiber download speeds
BEK Lightband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ransom County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, BEK Lightband fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ransom County. The fastest plan anyone in Ransom County can order from BEK Lightband goes up to 2,500 Mbps, and all Ransom County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
BEK Lightband fiber upload speeds
In Ransom County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for BEK Lightband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, BEK Lightband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Ransom County fiber providers. BEK Lightband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ransom County is up to 1,250 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Red River Communications Fiber in Ransom County, ND
Red River Communications fiber coverage
About 1.26%, or 72 people, have Red River Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast and east Ransom County area. Red River Communications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Ransom County.
Red River Communications fiber download speeds
Red River Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ransom County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Red River Communications fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ransom County. The fastest plan anyone in Ransom County can order from Red River Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Ransom County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Red River Communications fiber upload speeds
In Ransom County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Red River Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Red River Communications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Ransom County fiber providers. Red River Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ransom County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Ransom County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Ransom County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Ransom County compare to the rest of North Dakota?
Fiber internet speeds in Ransom County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Dakota: 0.00 Mbps in North Dakota versus 2,099 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in North Dakota is 0.00% versus 96.51% in Ransom County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Ransom 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
- LaMoure County, ND: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Wilkin County, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Otter Tail County, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Logan County, ND: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Wadena County, MN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Crow Wing County, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Grant County, ND: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Aitkin County, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hettinger County, ND: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Slope County, ND: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Webster County, KY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Buffalo County, SD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Buffalo County, WI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bullock County, AL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Burke County, ND: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Watonwan County, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Wayne County, MO: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Wayne County, NE: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Wayne County, UT: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Webster County, GA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds