In Golden Valley County there are 7 residential internet providers covering 98.21% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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 Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley County are not shown.
Golden Valley 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 98.21% of Golden Valley 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 RTC Networks. Now you can call companies in Golden Valley County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Golden Valley County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Golden Valley County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Golden Valley County home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 98.21% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Golden Valley County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Golden Valley 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 98.21% of Golden Valley 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 1.79% of Golden Valley County homes.
Internet Market Health in Golden Valley County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.3 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.3 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Golden Valley 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, Golden Valley 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. Golden Valley 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, Golden Valley County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Golden Valley County, along with details on where in Golden Valley County and at what speeds.
RTC Networks Fiber in Golden Valley County, ND
RTC Networks fiber coverage
About 98.04%, or 1,702 people, have RTC Networks fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Golden Valley County area. RTC Networks is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Golden Valley County.
RTC Networks fiber download speeds
RTC Networks is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Golden Valley County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, RTC Networks fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Golden Valley County. The fastest plan anyone in Golden Valley County can order from RTC Networks goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Golden Valley County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
RTC Networks fiber upload speeds
In Golden Valley County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for RTC Networks fiber. Compared to other ISPs, RTC Networks is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Golden Valley County fiber providers. RTC Networks offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Golden Valley 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
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Golden Valley County, ND
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 72.93%, or 1,266 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Golden Valley County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Golden Valley County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Golden Valley County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Golden Valley County. The fastest plan anyone in Golden Valley County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Golden Valley County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Golden Valley County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Golden Valley County, ND
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 48.68%, or 845 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northwest, north, northeast, and central Golden Valley 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 some of Golden Valley County.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Golden Valley County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Golden Valley County. The fastest plan anyone in Golden Valley County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Golden Valley County 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 Golden Valley 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 one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Golden Valley County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Golden Valley County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Golden Valley County, ND
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 2.53%, or 44 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, central, and northeast Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Golden Valley County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Golden Valley County. The fastest plan anyone in Golden Valley County can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Golden Valley County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Golden Valley County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Golden Valley County, ND
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 2.53%, or 44 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, central, and northeast Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley County. The fastest plan anyone in Golden Valley County can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Golden Valley County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Golden Valley County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Golden Valley County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Golden Valley County compare to the rest of North Dakota?
Internet speeds in Golden Valley County are slower versus the average speeds in North Dakota: 2,404 Mbps in North Dakota versus 1,000 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in North Dakota is 97.05% versus 98.21% in Golden Valley County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Golden Valley 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
- Wibaux County, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Billings County, ND: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Fallon County, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dawson County, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Slope County, ND: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Stark County, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Prairie County, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dunn County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hettinger County, ND: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Custer County, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Ida County, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Houston County, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Howard County, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Howard County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hudspeth County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Huerfano County, CO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Humphreys County, MS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hutchinson County, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hyde County, SD: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Hot Springs County, WY: less internet coverage, slower speeds