In McHenry County there are 10 residential internet providers covering 97.57% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 2,438 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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10 Internet Service Providers in McHenry 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 McHenry County are not shown.
McHenry 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 97.57% of McHenry 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 NDTC. Now you can call companies in McHenry County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in McHenry County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in McHenry County.
Internet Speed Key
The average McHenry County home can get up to 2,438 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 10,000 Mbps, which 15.30% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 72.16% 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 McHenry County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of McHenry County, and slower in the west areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in McHenry County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in McHenry 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 87.46% of McHenry County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 10.10% 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 2.43% of McHenry County homes.
Internet Market Health in McHenry County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the McHenry 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 McHenry County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.7 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
McHenry 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, McHenry 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. McHenry 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, McHenry County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in McHenry County, along with details on where in McHenry County and at what speeds.
SRT Fiber in McHenry County, ND
SRT fiber coverage
About 80.94%, or 4,326 people, have SRT fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire McHenry County area. SRT is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of McHenry County.
SRT fiber download speeds
SRT is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in McHenry County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, SRT fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout McHenry County. The fastest plan anyone in McHenry County can order from SRT goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all McHenry County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
SRT fiber upload speeds
In McHenry County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for SRT fiber. Compared to other ISPs, SRT is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other McHenry County fiber providers. SRT offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in McHenry 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 McHenry County, ND
Midco cable coverage
About 19.79%, or 1,058 people, have Midco cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, east, and northeast McHenry County area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of McHenry County.
Midco cable download speeds
Midco is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in McHenry County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Midco cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout McHenry County. The fastest plan anyone in McHenry County can order from Midco goes up to 1,250 Mbps, and all McHenry County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,250.0 Mbps
Midco cable upload speeds
In McHenry 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 McHenry County cable providers. Midco offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in McHenry County is up to 250 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
NDTC Fiber in McHenry County, ND
NDTC fiber coverage
About 15.30%, or 818 people, have NDTC fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, south, and east McHenry County area. NDTC is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of McHenry County.
NDTC fiber download speeds
NDTC is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in McHenry County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, NDTC fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout McHenry County. The fastest plan anyone in McHenry County can order from NDTC goes up to 10,000 Mbps, and all McHenry County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
NDTC fiber upload speeds
In McHenry County 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 McHenry County fiber providers. NDTC offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in McHenry County is up to 10,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
United Communications Fiber in McHenry County, ND
United Communications fiber coverage
About 1.63%, or 87 people, have United Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast McHenry County area. United Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of McHenry County.
United Communications fiber download speeds
United Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in McHenry County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, United Communications fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout McHenry County. The fastest plan anyone in McHenry County can order from United Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all McHenry County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
United Communications fiber upload speeds
In McHenry 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 McHenry County fiber providers. United Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in McHenry 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 McHenry County, ND
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 56.86%, or 3,039 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire McHenry 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 McHenry 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 McHenry 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 McHenry County. The fastest plan anyone in McHenry 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 McHenry County customers is up to 76 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 68.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 31.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In McHenry 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 McHenry 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 McHenry 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 15 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 68.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 31.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in McHenry County, ND
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 42.54%, or 2,274 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, southwest, southeast, north, central, northwest, and northeast McHenry County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of McHenry County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in McHenry County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout McHenry County. The fastest plan anyone in McHenry County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all McHenry County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In McHenry 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 McHenry County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in McHenry 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 McHenry County, ND
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 21.09%, or 1,127 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, southeast, southwest, northeast, east, and south McHenry 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 McHenry County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in McHenry County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout McHenry County. The fastest plan anyone in McHenry 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 McHenry County customers is up to 35 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 13.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 86.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In McHenry 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 McHenry 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 McHenry 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 5.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 13.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 86.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in McHenry County, ND
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 21.09%, or 1,127 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, southeast, southwest, northeast, east, and south McHenry 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 McHenry County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in McHenry 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 McHenry County. The fastest plan anyone in McHenry 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 McHenry County customers is up to 35 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 13.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 86.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In McHenry 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 McHenry 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 McHenry 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 5.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 13.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 86.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
McHenry County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to McHenry County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in McHenry County compare to the rest of North Dakota?
Internet speeds in McHenry County are comparable versus the average speeds in North Dakota: 2,404 Mbps in North Dakota versus 2,438 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in North Dakota is 97.05% versus 97.57% in McHenry County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around McHenry 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
- Ward County, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pierce County, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wells County, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Benson County, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Towner County, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mountrail County, ND: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Eddy County, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ramsey County, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Nelson County, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- McKenzie County, ND: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Pendleton County, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Maricao Municipio, PR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Maries County, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Marion County, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Marshall County, KS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Marshall County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Marshall County, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Martin County, IN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Martin County, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Martin County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds