In Cathay there are 5 residential internet providers covering 91.60% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 5,125 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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5 Internet Service Providers in Cathay
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 Cathay are not shown.
Cathay 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
Availability maps for all providers in Cathay
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Internet service is available in 91.60% of Cathay. 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 Cathay with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Cathay?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Cathay.
Internet Speed Key
The average Cathay home can get up to 5,125 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 10,000 Mbps, which 41.98% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 49.62% 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 Cathay.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Cathay, and slower in the south areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Cathay?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Cathay you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 91.60% of Cathay 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 8.40% of Cathay homes.
Internet Market Health in Cathay
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Cathay 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 Cathay 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.
Cathay 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, Cathay 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 city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. Cathay 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, Cathay badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Cathay, along with details on where in Cathay and at what speeds.
Dakota Central Fiber in Cathay, ND
Dakota Central fiber coverage
About 49.62%, or 65 people, have Dakota Central fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, north, east, southwest, southeast, central, and northeast Cathay area. Dakota Central is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Cathay.
Dakota Central fiber download speeds
Dakota Central is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cathay. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Dakota Central fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cathay. The fastest plan anyone in Cathay can order from Dakota Central goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Cathay customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Dakota Central fiber upload speeds
In Cathay download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Dakota Central fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Dakota Central is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Cathay fiber providers. Dakota Central offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cathay is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
NDTC Fiber in Cathay, ND
NDTC fiber coverage
About 41.98%, or 55 people, have NDTC fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, northeast, west, east, north, and southwest Cathay area. NDTC is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Cathay.
NDTC fiber download speeds
NDTC is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cathay. Versus other fiber providers in the area, NDTC fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cathay. The fastest plan anyone in Cathay can order from NDTC goes up to 10,000 Mbps, and all Cathay customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
NDTC fiber upload speeds
In Cathay 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 Cathay fiber providers. NDTC offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cathay 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 Cathay, ND
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 1.53%, or 2 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east Cathay 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 very small piece of Cathay.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cathay. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cathay. The fastest plan anyone in Cathay can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Cathay customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Cathay 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 the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Cathay fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cathay is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Cathay Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Cathay or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Cathay compare to the rest of North Dakota?
Internet speeds in Cathay are much faster versus the average speeds in North Dakota: 2,404 Mbps in North Dakota versus 5,125 Mbps in the city. The state has less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in North Dakota is 97.05% versus 91.60% in Cathay.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Cathay 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
- South Cottonwood, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fessenden, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Heaton, ND: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bremen, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Munster, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hamberg, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sykeston, ND: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dover, ND: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- New Rockford, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Heimdal, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Alpine Junction, WY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Y City, AR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Childwold, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Arnold, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cowdrey, CO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Arbon, ID: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sussex, WY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Yellow House, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Yolyn, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Alton, UT: more internet coverage, slower speeds