In Cavalier County there are 9 residential internet providers covering 98.79% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,221 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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9 Internet Service Providers in Cavalier 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 Cavalier County are not shown.
Cavalier County 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 98.79% of Cavalier 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 United Communications. Now you can call companies in Cavalier County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Cavalier County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Cavalier County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Cavalier County home can get up to 1,221 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 10,000 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 44.30% 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 Cavalier County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Cavalier County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Cavalier County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Cavalier County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 44.98% of Cavalier County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 53.81% 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 Cavalier County homes.
Internet Market Health in Cavalier County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Cavalier 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 Cavalier County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.5 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.2 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.5 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Cavalier County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Cavalier County homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, fixed wireless, and cable, 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. Cavalier County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 6 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, Cavalier County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Cavalier County, along with details on where in Cavalier County and at what speeds.
United Communications Fiber in Cavalier County, ND
United Communications fiber coverage
About 95.03%, or 3,520 people, have United Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Cavalier County area. United Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Cavalier County.
United Communications fiber download speeds
United Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cavalier County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, United Communications fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cavalier County. The fastest plan anyone in Cavalier County can order from United Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Cavalier County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
United Communications fiber upload speeds
In Cavalier County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for United Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, United Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Cavalier County fiber providers. United Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cavalier County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Midco Cable in Cavalier County, ND
Midco cable coverage
About 53.81%, or 1,993 people, have Midco cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central and east Cavalier County area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Cavalier County.
Midco cable download speeds
Midco is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cavalier County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Midco cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Cavalier County. The fastest plan anyone in Cavalier County can order from Midco goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,250 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Cavalier County customers is up to 1,294 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 5.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 94.2% up to 1,250.0 Mbps
Midco cable upload speeds
In Cavalier County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Midco cable. Compared to other ISPs, Midco is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Cavalier County cable providers. Midco 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 Cavalier County is up to 350 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 60 Mbps. On average, Midco customers can get speeds up to 77 Mbps.
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- 5.8% up to 350.0 Mbps
- 94.2% up to 60.0 Mbps
Polar Communications Fiber in Cavalier County, ND
Polar Communications fiber coverage
About 3.59%, or 133 people, have Polar Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southeast, and east Cavalier County area. Polar Communications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Cavalier County.
Polar Communications fiber download speeds
Polar Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cavalier County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Polar Communications fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cavalier County. The fastest plan anyone in Cavalier County can order from Polar Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Cavalier County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Polar Communications fiber upload speeds
In Cavalier County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Polar Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Polar Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Cavalier County fiber providers. Polar Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cavalier County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Cavalier County, ND
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 64.47%, or 2,388 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, east, northeast, north, south, and southeast Cavalier 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 Cavalier 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 Cavalier 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 Cavalier County. The fastest plan anyone in Cavalier 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 Cavalier County customers is up to 93 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 90.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 9.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Cavalier 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 above average compared to other Cavalier 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 Cavalier 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 18 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 90.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 9.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Cavalier County, ND
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 59.67%, or 2,210 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, east, south, southeast, north, and northeast Cavalier County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Cavalier County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cavalier County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cavalier County. The fastest plan anyone in Cavalier County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Cavalier County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Cavalier 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 Cavalier County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cavalier County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Cavalier County, ND
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 34.40%, or 1,274 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, east, west, northeast, and northwest Cavalier 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 Cavalier County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cavalier County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Cavalier County. The fastest plan anyone in Cavalier 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 Cavalier County customers is up to 31 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 8.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 91.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Cavalier 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 Cavalier 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 Cavalier 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 4.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 8.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 91.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Cavalier County, ND
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 34.40%, or 1,274 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, east, west, northeast, and northwest Cavalier 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 Cavalier County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cavalier 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 Cavalier County. The fastest plan anyone in Cavalier 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 Cavalier County customers is up to 31 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 8.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 91.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Cavalier 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 Cavalier 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 Cavalier 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 4.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 8.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 91.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
Cavalier County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Cavalier County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Cavalier County compare to the rest of North Dakota?
Internet speeds in Cavalier County are slower versus the average speeds in North Dakota: 2,404 Mbps in North Dakota versus 1,221 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 Cavalier County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Cavalier 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
- Pembina County, ND: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Towner County, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Walsh County, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rolette County, ND: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kittson County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pierce County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Marshall County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bottineau County, ND: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Roseau County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ward County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Perry County, AR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Petroleum County, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Petersburg Census Area, AK: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pershing County, NV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cumberland County, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cumberland County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Perry County, TN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Culberson County, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Perry County, MS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Toole County, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds