In Nelson County there are 7 residential internet providers covering 98.54% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 4,329 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 Nelson 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 Nelson County are not shown.
Nelson 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 Nelson County
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Internet service is available in 98.54% of Nelson 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 Nelson County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Nelson County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Nelson County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Nelson County home can get up to 4,329 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 10,000 Mbps, which 36.45% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 62.09% 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 Nelson County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Nelson County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Nelson County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Nelson 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 98.54% of Nelson 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 1.46% of Nelson County homes.
Internet Market Health in Nelson County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Nelson 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 Nelson County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.9 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Nelson 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, Nelson 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. Nelson 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, Nelson County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Nelson County, along with details on where in Nelson County and at what speeds.
Polar Communications Fiber in Nelson County, ND
Polar Communications fiber coverage
About 62.92%, or 1,897 people, have Polar Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, southeast, north, east, northeast, central, and west Nelson County area. Polar Communications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Nelson County.
Polar Communications fiber download speeds
Polar Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nelson County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Polar Communications fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nelson County. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson County can order from Polar Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Nelson County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Polar Communications fiber upload speeds
In Nelson 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 the slowest compared to other Nelson County fiber providers. Polar Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nelson 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
NDTC Fiber in Nelson County, ND
NDTC fiber coverage
About 36.45%, or 1,099 people, have NDTC fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, west, southwest, central, southeast, and east Nelson County area. NDTC is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Nelson County.
NDTC fiber download speeds
NDTC is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nelson County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, NDTC fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nelson County. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson County can order from NDTC goes up to 10,000 Mbps, and all Nelson County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
NDTC fiber upload speeds
In Nelson 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 Nelson County fiber providers. NDTC offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nelson County is up to 10,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Nelson County, ND
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 38.11%, or 1,149 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, south, west, southwest, central, southeast, north, and east Nelson 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 Nelson 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 Nelson 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 Nelson County. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson 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 Nelson County customers is up to 39 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 19.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 81.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Nelson 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 below average compared to other Nelson 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 Nelson 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 6.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 19.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 81.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Nelson County, ND
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 28.36%, or 855 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Nelson County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Nelson County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nelson County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nelson County. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Nelson County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Nelson 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 Nelson County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nelson County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Midco Fixed Wireless in Nelson County, ND
Midco fixed wireless coverage
About 22.22%, or 670 people, have Midco fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, north, central, northeast, and southeast Nelson County area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Nelson County.
Midco fixed wireless download speeds
Midco is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nelson County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Midco fixed wireless is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Nelson County. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson County can order from Midco goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 35 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Nelson County customers is up to 93 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 89.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 11.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Midco fixed wireless upload speeds
In Nelson County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Midco fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Midco is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Nelson County fixed wireless 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 Nelson County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Midco customers can get speeds up to 18 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 89.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 11.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
Nelson County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Nelson County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Nelson County compare to the rest of North Dakota?
Internet speeds in Nelson County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Dakota: 2,404 Mbps in North Dakota versus 4,329 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in North Dakota is 97.05% versus 98.54% in Nelson County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Nelson 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
- Griggs County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ramsey County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Steele County, ND: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Eddy County, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Benson County, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Walsh County, ND: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Foster County, ND: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Grand Forks County, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Traill County, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wells County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Twiggs County, GA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clark County, ID: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clark County, KS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clark County, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clark County, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clarke County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clay County, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cochran County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Coke County, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tripp County, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds