In Pembina County there are 7 residential internet providers covering 99.18% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,034 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 Pembina 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 Pembina County are not shown.
Pembina 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 99.18% of Pembina 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 Polar Communications. Now you can call companies in Pembina County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Pembina County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Pembina County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Pembina County home can get up to 1,034 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,250 Mbps, which 13.44% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 85.74% 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 Pembina County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Pembina County, and slower in the central areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Pembina County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Pembina 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 85.74% of Pembina County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 13.44% 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 less than 1% of Pembina County homes.
Internet Market Health in Pembina County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Pembina 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 Pembina County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.2 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.2 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Pembina County 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, Pembina 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. Pembina County 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, Pembina County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Pembina County, along with details on where in Pembina County and at what speeds.
Polar Communications Fiber in Pembina County, ND
Polar Communications fiber coverage
About 81.87%, or 5,603 people, have Polar Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Pembina County area. Polar Communications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Pembina County.
Polar Communications fiber download speeds
Polar Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pembina County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Polar Communications fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Pembina County. The fastest plan anyone in Pembina County can order from Polar Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Pembina County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Polar Communications fiber upload speeds
In Pembina County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Polar Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Polar Communications is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Pembina County fiber providers. Polar Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Pembina 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
United Communications Fiber in Pembina County, ND
United Communications fiber coverage
About 17.64%, or 1,207 people, have United Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest and west Pembina County area. United Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Pembina County.
United Communications fiber download speeds
United Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pembina County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, United Communications fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Pembina County. The fastest plan anyone in Pembina County can order from United Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Pembina County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
United Communications fiber upload speeds
In Pembina County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for United Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, United Communications is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Pembina County fiber providers. United Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Pembina 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
Midco Cable in Pembina County, ND
Midco cable coverage
About 13.44%, or 920 people, have Midco cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest Pembina County area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Pembina County.
Midco cable download speeds
Midco is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pembina County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Midco cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Pembina County. The fastest plan anyone in Pembina County can order from Midco goes up to 1,250 Mbps, and all Pembina County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,250.0 Mbps
Midco cable upload speeds
In Pembina 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 Pembina County cable providers. Midco offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Pembina County is up to 60 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Pembina County, ND
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 47.53%, or 3,253 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Pembina 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 Pembina 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 Pembina 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 Pembina County. The fastest plan anyone in Pembina 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 Pembina County customers is up to 70 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 59.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 40.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Pembina 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 Pembina 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 Pembina 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 13 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 59.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 40.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Pembina County, ND
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 31.22%, or 2,137 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, southeast, west, southwest, east, north, and south Pembina 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 Pembina County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pembina County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Pembina County. The fastest plan anyone in Pembina County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Pembina County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Pembina 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 Pembina County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Pembina County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Midco Fixed Wireless in Pembina County, ND
Midco fixed wireless coverage
About 27.54%, or 1,885 people, have Midco fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, northeast, north, northwest, and south Pembina County area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Pembina County.
Midco fixed wireless download speeds
Midco is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pembina County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Midco fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Pembina County. The fastest plan anyone in Pembina 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 Pembina County customers is up to 84 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 74.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 25.2% up to 35.0 Mbps
Midco fixed wireless upload speeds
In Pembina 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 Pembina 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 Pembina 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 16 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 74.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 25.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
Pembina County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Pembina County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Pembina County compare to the rest of North Dakota?
Internet speeds in Pembina County are slower versus the average speeds in North Dakota: 2,404 Mbps in North Dakota versus 1,034 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in North Dakota is 97.05% versus 99.18% in Pembina County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Pembina 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
- Walsh County, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kittson County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cavalier County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Marshall County, MN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Towner County, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Roseau County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rolette County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pierce County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lake of the Woods County, MN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bottineau County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Putnam County, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Keya Paha County, NE: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kidder County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kimball County, NE: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kimble County, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- King County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kingsbury County, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kinney County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kiowa County, CO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kiowa County, KS: less internet coverage, slower speeds