In Stark County there are 10 residential internet providers covering 98.79% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 2,123 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 Stark 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 Stark County are not shown.
Stark 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 Stark County
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Internet service is available in 98.79% of Stark 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 Midco. Now you can call companies in Stark County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Stark County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Stark County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Stark County home can get up to 2,123 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 5,000 Mbps, which 9.86% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 15.20% 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 Stark County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Stark County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Stark County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Stark County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 22.77% of Stark County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 76.02% 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 1.21% of Stark County homes.
Internet Market Health in Stark County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Stark 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 Stark County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.4 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.4 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.6 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Stark County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Stark County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, fiber, and dsl, 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 worse. Stark County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 8 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, Stark County is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Stark County, along with details on where in Stark County and at what speeds.
Midco Cable in Stark County, ND
Midco cable coverage
About 81.32%, or 27,362 people, have Midco cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Stark County area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Stark County.
Midco cable download speeds
Midco is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stark County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Midco cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Stark County. The fastest plan anyone in Stark County can order from Midco goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,250 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Stark County customers is up to 1,972 Mbps.
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- 96.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 3.7% up to 1,250.0 Mbps
Midco cable upload speeds
In Stark 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 slowest compared to other Stark County cable 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 Stark County is up to 350 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 250 Mbps. On average, Midco customers can get speeds up to 346 Mbps.
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- 96.3% up to 350.0 Mbps
- 3.7% up to 250.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL in Stark County, ND
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 78.68%, or 26,474 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, north, northwest, west, south, and southwest Stark County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Stark County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stark County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Stark County. The fastest plan anyone in Stark County can order from Centurylink goes up to 80 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Stark County customers is up to 10 Mbps.
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- 0.1% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 99.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Stark County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Stark County DSL providers. Centurylink offers 5 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 Stark County is up to 40 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 1.1 Mbps.
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- 0.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 99.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Consolidated Communications Fiber in Stark County, ND
Consolidated fiber coverage
About 71.06%, or 23,910 people, have Consolidated fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Stark County area. Consolidated is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Stark County.
Consolidated Communications fiber download speeds
Consolidated is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stark County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Consolidated fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stark County. The fastest plan anyone in Stark County can order from Consolidated goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Stark County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Consolidated Communications fiber upload speeds
In Stark County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Consolidated fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Consolidated is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Stark County fiber providers. Consolidated offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stark 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
Consolidated Communications Cable in Stark County, ND
Consolidated cable coverage
About 27.60%, or 9,285 people, have Consolidated cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, central, northwest, and south Stark County area. Consolidated is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Stark County.
Consolidated Communications cable download speeds
Consolidated is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stark County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Consolidated cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stark County. The fastest plan anyone in Stark County can order from Consolidated goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Stark County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Consolidated Communications cable upload speeds
In Stark County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Consolidated cable. Compared to other ISPs, Consolidated is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Stark County cable providers. Consolidated offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stark 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 Fiber in Stark County, ND
Midco fiber coverage
About 9.86%, or 3,316 people, have Midco fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, central, and west Stark 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 Stark County.
Midco fiber download speeds
Midco is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stark County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Midco fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stark County. The fastest plan anyone in Stark County can order from Midco goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Stark County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Midco fiber upload speeds
In Stark County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Midco fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Midco is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Stark County fiber providers. Midco offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stark County is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Consolidated (North Dakota) Fiber in Stark County, ND
Consolidated fiber coverage
About 7.16%, or 2,409 people, have Consolidated fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, west, east, southeast, southwest, northwest, and south Stark County area. Consolidated is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Stark County.
Consolidated (North Dakota) fiber download speeds
Consolidated is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stark County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Consolidated fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stark County. The fastest plan anyone in Stark County can order from Consolidated goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Stark County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Consolidated (North Dakota) fiber upload speeds
In Stark County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Consolidated fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Consolidated is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Stark County fiber providers. Consolidated offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stark 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 Stark County, ND
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 80.95%, or 27,236 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Stark County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Stark County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stark County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stark County. The fastest plan anyone in Stark County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Stark County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Stark 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 Stark County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stark 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 Stark County, ND
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 68.93%, or 23,192 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Stark County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Stark County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stark County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Stark County. The fastest plan anyone in Stark 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 Stark County customers is up to 39 Mbps.
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- 19.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 80.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Stark County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Stark 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 Stark 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 6.3 Mbps.
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- 19.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 80.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Stark County, ND
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 68.93%, or 23,192 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Stark County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Stark County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stark County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Stark County. The fastest plan anyone in Stark 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 Stark County customers is up to 39 Mbps.
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- 19.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 80.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Stark County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Stark 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 Stark 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 6.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 19.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 80.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Stark County, ND
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 36.48%, or 12,274 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, northwest, west, north, south, southwest, and northeast Stark 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 Stark 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 Stark County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Stark County. The fastest plan anyone in Stark 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 Stark County customers is up to 31 Mbps.
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- 8.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 91.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Stark 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 the slowest compared to other Stark 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 Stark 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 4.4 Mbps.
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- 8.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 91.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Stark County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Stark County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Stark County compare to the rest of North Dakota?
Internet speeds in Stark County are slower versus the average speeds in North Dakota: 2,404 Mbps in North Dakota versus 2,123 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in North Dakota is 97.05% versus 98.79% in Stark County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Stark 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
- Billings County, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hettinger County, ND: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dunn County, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Slope County, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Golden Valley County, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mercer County, ND: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Grant County, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wibaux County, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Oliver County, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fallon County, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Wapello County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Delta County, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Des Moines County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Waushara County, WI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Elk County, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Washington County, ME: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Washington County, IN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Washington County, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wasco County, OR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Warren County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds