In Colgate there are 4 residential internet providers covering 99.07% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 2,500 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 Colgate
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 Colgate are not shown.
Colgate 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 99.07% of Colgate. 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 BEK Lightband. Now you can call companies in Colgate with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Colgate?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Colgate.
Internet Speed Key
The average Colgate home can get up to 2,500 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,500 Mbps, which 99.07% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Colgate?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Colgate you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.07% of Colgate 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 less than 1% of Colgate homes.
Internet Market Health in Colgate
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Colgate 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 Colgate 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): 2.0 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.0 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Colgate internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Colgate homes have 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless and 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. Colgate internet customers who want faster speeds have 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, Colgate badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Colgate, along with details on where in Colgate and at what speeds.
BEK Lightband Fiber in Colgate, ND
BEK Lightband fiber coverage
About 99.07%, or 106 people, have BEK Lightband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Colgate area. BEK Lightband is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Colgate.
BEK Lightband fiber download speeds
BEK Lightband is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Colgate. Versus other fiber providers in the area, BEK Lightband fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Colgate. The fastest plan anyone in Colgate can order from BEK Lightband goes up to 2,500 Mbps, and all Colgate customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
BEK Lightband fiber upload speeds
In Colgate download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for BEK Lightband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, BEK Lightband is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Colgate fiber providers. BEK Lightband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Colgate is up to 1,250 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,250.0 Mbps
Midco Fixed Wireless in Colgate, ND
Midco fixed wireless coverage
About 99.07%, or 106 people, have Midco fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Colgate area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Colgate.
Midco fixed wireless download speeds
Midco is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Colgate. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Midco fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Colgate. The fastest plan anyone in Colgate can order from Midco goes up to 35 Mbps, and all Colgate customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Midco fixed wireless upload speeds
In Colgate download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Midco fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Midco is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Colgate fixed wireless providers. Midco offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Colgate is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
Colgate Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Colgate or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Colgate compare to the rest of North Dakota?
Internet speeds in Colgate are comparable versus the average speeds in North Dakota: 2,404 Mbps in North Dakota versus 2,500 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in North Dakota is 97.05% versus 99.07% in Colgate.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Colgate 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
- Page, ND: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Hope, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pillsbury, ND: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Galesburg, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clifford, ND: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Luverne, ND: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Erie, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ayr, ND: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Sibley, ND: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Hunter, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Leoville, KS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Laketon, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lakeview, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lamona, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Landingville, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Langford, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Las Lomas, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Las Nutrias, NM: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lauderdale, WI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lakemont, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds