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In Grand Forks there are 5 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 92.96% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 234 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 Fixed Wireless internet providers in Grand Forks, ND.
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Grand Forks, ND Availability Maps
Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in Grand Forks
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 Grand Forks are not shown.
Grand Forks Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Grand Forks is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 92.96% of Grand Forks. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Verizon. Call one of the companies with service in Grand Forks above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Grand Forks?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Grand Forks.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Grand Forks home can get up to 234 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 300 Mbps, which 67.41% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 13.29% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Grand Forks.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Grand Forks, and slower in the east areas of the city.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in Grand Forks?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Grand Forks you live. In general, fiber competes most often with fixed wireless in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 68.45% of Grand Forks homes.
- Cable is fastest for 24.68% 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 6.50% of Grand Forks homes.
Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Grand Forks, along with details on where in Grand Forks and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Grand Forks, ND
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 87.69%, or 53,462 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Grand Forks area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Grand Forks.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Grand Forks. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Grand Forks. The fastest plan anyone in Grand Forks can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Grand Forks customers is up to 59 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 44.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 55.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Grand Forks download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Grand Forks fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Grand Forks is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 11 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 44.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 55.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Grand Forks, ND
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 87.69%, or 53,462 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Grand Forks area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Grand Forks.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Grand Forks. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Grand Forks. The fastest plan anyone in Grand Forks can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Grand Forks customers is up to 59 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 44.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 55.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Grand Forks download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Grand Forks fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Grand Forks is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 11 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 44.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 55.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Grand Forks, ND
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 67.41%, or 41,097 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Grand Forks area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Grand Forks.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Grand Forks. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Grand Forks. The fastest plan anyone in Grand Forks can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Grand Forks customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Grand Forks download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Grand Forks fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Grand Forks is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Grand Forks, ND
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 54.97%, or 33,513 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Grand Forks area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Grand Forks.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Grand Forks. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Grand Forks. The fastest plan anyone in Grand Forks can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Grand Forks customers is up to 42 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 22.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 78.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Grand Forks download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Grand Forks fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Grand Forks is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 6.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 22.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 78.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Midco Fixed Wireless in Grand Forks, ND
Midco fixed wireless coverage
About 10.43%, or 6,356 people, have Midco fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Grand Forks area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Grand Forks.
Midco fixed wireless download speeds
Midco is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Grand Forks. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Midco fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Grand Forks. The fastest plan anyone in Grand Forks can order from Midco goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Grand Forks customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Midco fixed wireless upload speeds
In Grand Forks download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Midco fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Midco is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Grand Forks fixed wireless providers. Midco offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Grand Forks is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Grand Forks Fixed Wireless by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Grand Forks or any of the areas nearby.
How does fixed wireless internet in Grand Forks compare to the rest of North Dakota?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Grand Forks are much faster versus the average speeds in North Dakota: 0.00 Mbps in North Dakota versus 234 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the city. Average fixed wireless coverage in North Dakota is 0.00% versus 92.96% in Grand Forks.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Grand Forks are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fixed wireless internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- East Grand Forks, MN: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Grand Forks Air Force Base, ND: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Thompson, ND: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Emerado, ND: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Manvel, ND: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Fisher, MN: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Grand Forks Afb, ND: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Reynolds, ND: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Tabor, MN: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Sherack, MN: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Lake Havasu City, AZ: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Brentwood, NY: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Brentwood, TN: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Bristol, CT: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Wellington, FL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Blue Springs, MO: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Smyrna, TN: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Richland, WA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Phenix City, AL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Mentor, OH: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds