In Sargent County there are 8 residential internet providers covering 98.01% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,003 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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8 Internet Service Providers in Sargent 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 Sargent County are not shown.
Sargent 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 98.01% of Sargent 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 DRN. Now you can call companies in Sargent County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Sargent County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Sargent County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Sargent County home can get up to 1,003 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,500 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 97.49% 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 Sargent County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Sargent County, and slower in the north areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Sargent County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Sargent 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 98.01% of Sargent 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 1.99% of Sargent County homes.
Internet Market Health in Sargent County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Sargent 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 Sargent County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.6 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.5 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.6 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Sargent 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, Sargent 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. Sargent 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, Sargent County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Sargent County, along with details on where in Sargent County and at what speeds.
Dickey Rural Networks Fiber in Sargent County, ND
DRN fiber coverage
About 93.50%, or 3,611 people, have DRN fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Sargent County area. DRN is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Sargent County.
Dickey Rural Networks fiber download speeds
DRN is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sargent County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, DRN fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sargent County. The fastest plan anyone in Sargent County can order from DRN goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Sargent County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Dickey Rural Networks fiber upload speeds
In Sargent County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for DRN fiber. Compared to other ISPs, DRN is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Sargent County fiber providers. DRN offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sargent 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
Red River Communications Fiber in Sargent County, ND
Red River Communications fiber coverage
About 3.83%, or 148 people, have Red River Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, southeast, and northeast Sargent County area. Red River Communications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Sargent County.
Red River Communications fiber download speeds
Red River Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sargent County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Red River Communications fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sargent County. The fastest plan anyone in Sargent County can order from Red River Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Sargent County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Red River Communications fiber upload speeds
In Sargent County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Red River Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Red River Communications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Sargent County fiber providers. Red River Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sargent 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 Sargent County, ND
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 40.26%, or 1,555 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northeast, central, northwest, west, southwest, and south Sargent County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Sargent County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sargent County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sargent County. The fastest plan anyone in Sargent County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Sargent County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Sargent 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 Sargent County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sargent 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 Sargent County, ND
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 10.31%, or 398 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northeast, east, west, southeast, and northwest Sargent 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 very small piece of Sargent 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 Sargent 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 Sargent County. The fastest plan anyone in Sargent 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 Sargent County customers is up to 34 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 11.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 88.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Sargent 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 Sargent 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 Sargent 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 5.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 11.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 88.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Sargent County, ND
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 2.46%, or 95 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, south, southwest, and northeast Sargent 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 Sargent County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sargent County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sargent County. The fastest plan anyone in Sargent County can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Sargent County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Sargent 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 Sargent County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sargent 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 Sargent County, ND
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 2.46%, or 95 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, south, southwest, and northeast Sargent 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 Sargent County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sargent 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 Sargent County. The fastest plan anyone in Sargent County can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Sargent County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Sargent 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 Sargent 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 Sargent County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Sargent County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Sargent County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Sargent County compare to the rest of North Dakota?
Internet speeds in Sargent County are slower versus the average speeds in North Dakota: 2,404 Mbps in North Dakota versus 1,003 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in North Dakota is 97.05% versus 98.01% in Sargent County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Sargent 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
- Ransom County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Marshall County, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dickey County, ND: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Richland County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- LaMoure County, ND: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Roberts County, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wilkin County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Traverse County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Grant County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- McPherson County, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Ralls County, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kenedy County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kent County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Keweenaw County, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Keya Paha County, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kidder County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- King County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kingman County, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lafayette County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lake and Peninsula Borough, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds