In Alsen there are 4 residential internet providers covering 97.62% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 2,537 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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4 Internet Service Providers in Alsen
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 Alsen are not shown.
Alsen Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 97.62% of Alsen. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is NDTC. Now you can call companies in Alsen with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Alsen?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Alsen.
Internet Speed Key
The average Alsen home can get up to 2,537 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 10,000 Mbps, which 16.67% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 80.95% 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 Alsen.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Alsen, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Alsen?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Alsen you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 97.62% of Alsen 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 2.38% of Alsen homes.
Internet Market Health in Alsen
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Alsen internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Alsen based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.0 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Alsen internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 2 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Alsen homes have 1 option. The type(s) of service available are fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. Alsen internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 2 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Alsen badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Alsen, along with details on where in Alsen and at what speeds.
United Communications Fiber in Alsen, ND
United Communications fiber coverage
About 85.71%, or 72 people, have United Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Alsen area. United Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Alsen.
United Communications fiber download speeds
United Communications is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alsen. Versus other fiber providers in the area, United Communications fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Alsen. The fastest plan anyone in Alsen can order from United Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Alsen customers can get this speed.
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United Communications fiber upload speeds
In Alsen download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for United Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, United Communications is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Alsen fiber providers. United Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Alsen is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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NDTC Fiber in Alsen, ND
NDTC fiber coverage
About 16.67%, or 14 people, have NDTC fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast and southwest Alsen area. NDTC is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Alsen.
NDTC fiber download speeds
NDTC is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alsen. Versus other fiber providers in the area, NDTC fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Alsen. The fastest plan anyone in Alsen can order from NDTC goes up to 10,000 Mbps, and all Alsen customers can get this speed.
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NDTC fiber upload speeds
In Alsen 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 Alsen fiber providers. NDTC offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Alsen is up to 10,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Alsen Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Alsen or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Alsen compare to the rest of North Dakota?
Internet speeds in Alsen are faster versus the average speeds in North Dakota: 2,404 Mbps in North Dakota versus 2,537 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in North Dakota is 97.05% versus 97.62% in Alsen.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Alsen are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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
- Munich, ND: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Loma, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hampden, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clyde, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Starkweather, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wales, ND: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Maida, ND: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Nekoma, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Calvin, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Langdon, ND: more internet coverage, slower speeds
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- Little Lake, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
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- DeBlois, ME: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Thrall, KS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lajitas, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cooke City, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Twin Bridges, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Catarina, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds