In Foster County there are 9 residential internet providers covering 98.56% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,523 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 Foster 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 Foster County are not shown.
Foster 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
Availability maps for all providers in Foster County
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Internet service is available in 98.56% of Foster 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 Dakota Central. Now you can call companies in Foster County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Foster County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Foster County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Foster County home can get up to 1,523 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, 28.47% 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 Foster County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Foster County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Foster County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Foster 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 37.18% of Foster County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 61.38% 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 1.44% of Foster County homes.
Internet Market Health in Foster County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Foster 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 Foster County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.4 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.0 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Foster 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, Foster 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. Foster 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, Foster County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Foster County, along with details on where in Foster County and at what speeds.
Dakota Central Fiber in Foster County, ND
Dakota Central fiber coverage
About 89.93%, or 3,055 people, have Dakota Central fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Foster County area. Dakota Central is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Foster County.
Dakota Central fiber download speeds
Dakota Central is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Foster County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Dakota Central fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Foster County. The fastest plan anyone in Foster County can order from Dakota Central goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Foster County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Dakota Central fiber upload speeds
In Foster County 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 Foster County fiber providers. Dakota Central offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Foster 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 Foster County, ND
Midco cable coverage
About 61.38%, or 2,085 people, have Midco cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, central, south, and southwest Foster County area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Foster County.
Midco cable download speeds
Midco is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Foster County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Midco cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Foster County. The fastest plan anyone in Foster County can order from Midco goes up to 1,250 Mbps, and all Foster County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,250.0 Mbps
Midco cable upload speeds
In Foster 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 Foster County cable providers. Midco offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Foster County is up to 60 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
MLGC Fiber in Foster County, ND
MLGC fiber coverage
About 8.45%, or 287 people, have MLGC fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, east, and southeast Foster County area. MLGC is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Foster County.
MLGC fiber download speeds
MLGC is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Foster County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, MLGC fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Foster County. The fastest plan anyone in Foster County can order from MLGC goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Foster County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
MLGC fiber upload speeds
In Foster County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for MLGC fiber. Compared to other ISPs, MLGC is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Foster County fiber providers. MLGC offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Foster County is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Foster County, ND
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 72.74%, or 2,471 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, central, south, southwest, northwest, and north Foster 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 much of Foster 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 Foster 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 Foster County. The fastest plan anyone in Foster 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 Foster County customers is up to 94 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 92.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 7.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Foster 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 Foster 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 Foster 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 19 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 92.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 7.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Foster County, ND
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 50.87%, or 1,728 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, central, south, southwest, northwest, and north Foster 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 Foster County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Foster County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Foster County. The fastest plan anyone in Foster County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Foster County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Foster 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 Foster County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Foster 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 Foster County, ND
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 3.94%, or 134 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, central, southeast, north, south, and northeast Foster County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Foster County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Foster County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Foster County. The fastest plan anyone in Foster County can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Foster County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Foster 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 Foster County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Foster County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Foster County, ND
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 3.94%, or 134 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, central, southeast, north, south, and northeast Foster County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Foster County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Foster County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Foster County. The fastest plan anyone in Foster County can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Foster County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Foster 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 Foster County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Foster County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Foster County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Foster County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Foster County compare to the rest of North Dakota?
Internet speeds in Foster County are slower versus the average speeds in North Dakota: 2,404 Mbps in North Dakota versus 1,523 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in North Dakota is 97.05% versus 98.56% in Foster County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Foster 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
- Eddy County, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wells County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Griggs County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Stutsman County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Nelson County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kidder County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Barnes County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Steele County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sheridan County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Traill County, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Wibaux County, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Baca County, CO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bacon County, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bailey County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ballard County, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bamberg County, SC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Banner County, NE: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Baraga County, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Barber County, KS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Barton County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds