Fiber Optic Internet Providers and TV Companies in Shepard, ND


In Shepard there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 4,907 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 Shepard, ND.

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Shepard, ND Availability Maps

 

Fiber Internet Service Providers in Shepard

MLGC | Fiber

Availability:

96.30%

Avg. Speed:

5,000 Mbps

BEK Lightband | Fiber

Availability:

12.96%

Avg. Speed:

2,500 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 Shepard are not shown.

 

Shepard 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 Shepard is fiber internet available?

Shepard, ND map of fiber internet availability
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Fiber is available in 100.00% of Shepard. 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 Shepard above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in Shepard?

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

Shepard, ND map of the fastest fiber internet speeds
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The average Shepard home can get up to 4,907 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 5,000 Mbps, which 96.30% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 3.70% of homes can only purchase plans up to 2,500 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Shepard.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Shepard, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Shepard?

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

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 100.00% of Shepard 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 Shepard homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

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

MLGC Fiber in Shepard, ND

MLGC fiber coverage

About 96.30%, or 104 people, have MLGC fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, north, southeast, northwest, east, south, northeast, and west Shepard area. MLGC is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Shepard.

 

MLGC fiber download speeds

MLGC is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shepard. Versus other fiber providers in the area, MLGC fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Shepard. The fastest plan anyone in Shepard can order from MLGC goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Shepard customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to MLGC customers in Shepard. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps

 

MLGC fiber upload speeds

In Shepard 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 Shepard fiber providers. MLGC offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Shepard is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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MLGC's Shepard fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

BEK Lightband Fiber in Shepard, ND

BEK Lightband fiber coverage

About 12.96%, or 14 people, have BEK Lightband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south and southwest Shepard 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 Shepard.

 

BEK Lightband fiber download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps

 

BEK Lightband fiber upload speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 1,250.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Shepard Fiber by Area

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

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

Fiber internet speeds in Shepard are much faster versus the average speeds in North Dakota: 0.00 Mbps in North Dakota versus 4,907 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 Shepard.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

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

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5842599.04%
58448100.00%
58452100.00%
5842999.34%
5805698.82%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5848484.21%
5823098.70%
5841695.00%
5804697.42%
58479100.00%

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