In Benson County there are 7 residential internet providers covering 98.79% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 10,000 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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7 Internet Service Providers in Benson 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 Benson County are not shown.
Benson 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
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Internet service is available in 98.79% of Benson County. 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 Benson County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Benson County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Benson County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Benson County home can get up to 10,000 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 10,000 Mbps, which 98.79% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Benson County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Benson County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 98.79% of Benson 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 1.21% of Benson County homes.
Internet Market Health in Benson County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Benson County 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 Benson County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.6 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.0 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Benson County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Benson County homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber and fixed wireless, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. Benson County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 5 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, Benson County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Benson County, along with details on where in Benson County and at what speeds.
NDTC Fiber in Benson County, ND
NDTC fiber coverage
About 98.79%, or 5,892 people, have NDTC fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Benson County area. NDTC is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Benson County.
NDTC fiber download speeds
NDTC is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Benson County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, NDTC fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Benson County. The fastest plan anyone in Benson County can order from NDTC goes up to 10,000 Mbps, and all Benson County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
NDTC fiber upload speeds
In Benson 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 Benson County fiber providers. NDTC offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Benson 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
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Benson County, ND
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 50.37%, or 3,004 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, southeast, south, southwest, central, west, and northwest Benson County 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 Benson County.
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 Benson County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Benson County. The fastest plan anyone in Benson County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Benson County customers is up to 60 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 46.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 54.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Benson County 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 average compared to other Benson County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Benson County 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 11 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 46.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 54.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Benson County, ND
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 22.12%, or 1,319 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, southeast, north, and northwest Benson County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Benson County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Benson County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Benson County. The fastest plan anyone in Benson County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Benson County customers is up to 26 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 1.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 98.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Benson County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Benson County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Benson County 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 3.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 1.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 98.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Benson County, ND
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 22.12%, or 1,319 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, southeast, north, and northwest Benson County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Benson County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Benson County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Benson County. The fastest plan anyone in Benson County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Benson County customers is up to 26 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 1.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 98.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Benson County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Benson County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Benson County 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 3.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 1.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 98.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Benson County, ND
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 1.79%, or 107 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, southeast, northwest, and south Benson County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Benson County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Benson County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Benson County. The fastest plan anyone in Benson County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Benson County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Benson County 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 the fastest compared to other Benson County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Benson County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Benson County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Benson County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Benson County compare to the rest of North Dakota?
Internet speeds in Benson County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Dakota: 2,404 Mbps in North Dakota versus 10,000 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in North Dakota is 97.05% versus 98.79% in Benson County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Benson County 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 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
- Ramsey County, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Eddy County, ND: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wells County, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Towner County, ND: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pierce County, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Nelson County, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sheridan County, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- McHenry County, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Walsh County, ND: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Grand Forks County, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Candler County, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Richmond County, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Richland County, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Emmons County, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rich County, UT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Reynolds County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Renville County, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Refugio County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Gulf County, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Real County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds