In Sterling there are 6 residential internet providers covering 95.10% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 2,500 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 Sterling
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 Sterling are not shown.
Sterling 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
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Internet service is available in 95.10% of Sterling. 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 BEK Lightband. Now you can call companies in Sterling with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Sterling?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Sterling.
Internet Speed Key
The average Sterling home can get up to 2,500 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,500 Mbps, which 95.10% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Sterling?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Sterling you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 95.10% of Sterling homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% 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 4.90% of Sterling homes.
Internet Market Health in Sterling
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Sterling 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 Sterling based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.8 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Sterling 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, Sterling 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 city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. Sterling 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, Sterling badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Sterling, along with details on where in Sterling and at what speeds.
BEK Lightband Fiber in Sterling, ND
BEK Lightband fiber coverage
About 95.10%, or 272 people, have BEK Lightband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Sterling area. BEK Lightband is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Sterling.
BEK Lightband fiber download speeds
BEK Lightband is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sterling. Versus other fiber providers in the area, BEK Lightband fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sterling. The fastest plan anyone in Sterling can order from BEK Lightband goes up to 2,500 Mbps, and all Sterling customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
BEK Lightband fiber upload speeds
In Sterling download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for BEK Lightband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, BEK Lightband is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Sterling fiber providers. BEK Lightband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sterling is up to 1,250 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,250.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Sterling, ND
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 68.88%, or 197 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, central, south, west, northeast, southeast, and southwest Sterling area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Sterling.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sterling. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sterling. The fastest plan anyone in Sterling can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Sterling customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Sterling 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 Sterling fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sterling 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 Sterling, ND
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 3.85%, or 11 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north and southwest Sterling 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 Sterling.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sterling. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sterling. The fastest plan anyone in Sterling can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Sterling customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Sterling 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 Sterling fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sterling 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 Sterling, ND
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 3.85%, or 11 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north and southwest Sterling 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 Sterling.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sterling. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sterling. The fastest plan anyone in Sterling can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Sterling customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Sterling 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 Sterling fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sterling is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Sterling Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Sterling or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Sterling compare to the rest of North Dakota?
Internet speeds in Sterling are comparable versus the average speeds in North Dakota: 2,404 Mbps in North Dakota versus 2,500 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in North Dakota is 97.05% versus 95.10% in Sterling.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Sterling 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
- Mckenzie, ND: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Driscoll, ND: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Moffit, ND: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Menoken, ND: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Steele, ND: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Lincoln, ND: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Huff, ND: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Arena, ND: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Wing, ND: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Livona, ND: more internet coverage, similar speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Wynoose, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lagrange, AR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lake Hill, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lake Pleasant, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lakewood, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Yellowbud, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Yatesville, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Yates, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Larkinburg, KS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lassellsville, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds