In New Salem there are 6 residential internet providers covering 98.90% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,174 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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6 Internet Service Providers in New Salem
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 New Salem are not shown.
New Salem 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 98.90% of New Salem. 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 WRT. Now you can call companies in New Salem with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in New Salem?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in New Salem.
Internet Speed Key
The average New Salem home can get up to 1,174 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,250 Mbps, which 68.82% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 30.08% 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 New Salem.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of New Salem, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in New Salem?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in New Salem you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 30.08% of New Salem homes.
- Cable is fastest for 68.82% 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 1.10% of New Salem homes.
Internet Market Health in New Salem
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the New Salem 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 New Salem based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.5 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.5 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.5 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
New Salem internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, New Salem 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 city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. New Salem internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 4 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, New Salem needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in New Salem, along with details on where in New Salem and at what speeds.
WRT Fiber in New Salem, ND
WRT fiber coverage
About 98.90%, or 1,440 people, have WRT fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire New Salem area. WRT is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of New Salem.
WRT fiber download speeds
WRT is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New Salem. Versus other fiber providers in the area, WRT fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout New Salem. The fastest plan anyone in New Salem can order from WRT goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all New Salem customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
WRT fiber upload speeds
In New Salem download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for WRT fiber. Compared to other ISPs, WRT is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other New Salem fiber providers. WRT offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in New Salem is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Midco Cable in New Salem, ND
Midco cable coverage
About 68.82%, or 1,002 people, have Midco cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, south, east, and central New Salem area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of New Salem.
Midco cable download speeds
Midco is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New Salem. Versus other cable providers in the area, Midco cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout New Salem. The fastest plan anyone in New Salem can order from Midco goes up to 1,250 Mbps, and all New Salem customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,250.0 Mbps
Midco cable upload speeds
In New Salem 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 New Salem cable providers. Midco offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in New Salem is up to 60 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in New Salem, ND
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 78.71%, or 1,146 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, south, central, east, and northwest New Salem 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 New Salem.
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 New Salem. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout New Salem. The fastest plan anyone in New Salem can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for New Salem customers is up to 29 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 4.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 95.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In New Salem 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 New Salem fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in New Salem 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 3.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 4.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 95.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in New Salem, ND
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 2.27%, or 33 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, southeast, and west New Salem area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of New Salem.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New Salem. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout New Salem. The fastest plan anyone in New Salem can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all New Salem customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In New Salem 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 New Salem fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in New Salem is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
New Salem Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to New Salem or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in New Salem compare to the rest of North Dakota?
Internet speeds in New Salem are slower versus the average speeds in North Dakota: 2,404 Mbps in North Dakota versus 1,174 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in North Dakota is 97.05% versus 98.90% in New Salem.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around New Salem 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
- Sims, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Judson, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Almont, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hannover, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Glen Ullin, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Center, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Price, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Buckskin, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lark, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fort Clark, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Lexa, AR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pocahontas, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pittsford, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Oyster Creek, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ottoville, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Moira, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Middle Verde, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Middle Point, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mendon, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Malcolm, NE: more internet coverage, faster speeds