In Tower City there are 6 residential internet providers covering 97.94% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 2,472 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 Tower City
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 Tower City are not shown.
Tower City 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 97.94% of Tower City. 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 Tower City with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Tower City?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Tower City.
Internet Speed Key
The average Tower City home can get up to 2,472 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,500 Mbps, which 96.80% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.14% of homes can only purchase plans up to 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Tower City.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Tower City, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Tower City?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Tower City you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 96.80% of Tower City homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.14%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.06% of Tower City homes.
Internet Market Health in Tower City
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Tower City 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 Tower City based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.9 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Tower City internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 2 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Tower City homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, fixed wireless, and dsl, 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 worse. Tower City internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 2 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, Tower City badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Tower City, along with details on where in Tower City and at what speeds.
BEK Lightband Fiber in Tower City, ND
BEK Lightband fiber coverage
About 96.80%, or 423 people, have BEK Lightband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Tower City area. BEK Lightband is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Tower City.
BEK Lightband fiber download speeds
BEK Lightband is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tower City. Versus other fiber providers in the area, BEK Lightband fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Tower City. The fastest plan anyone in Tower City can order from BEK Lightband goes up to 2,500 Mbps, and all Tower City customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
BEK Lightband fiber upload speeds
In Tower City 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 Tower City fiber providers. BEK Lightband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tower City is up to 1,250 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,250.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL in Tower City, ND
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 1.14%, or 5 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast Tower City area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Tower City.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tower City. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Tower City. The fastest plan anyone in Tower City can order from Centurylink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Tower City customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Tower City 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 Tower City DSL providers. Centurylink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tower City is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Tower City, ND
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 88.79%, or 388 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, northeast, west, southwest, south, northwest, and southeast Tower City area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Tower City.
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 Tower City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Tower City. The fastest plan anyone in Tower City 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 Tower City customers is up to 98 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 97.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Tower City 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 Tower City 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 Tower City 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 20 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 97.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
Midco Fixed Wireless in Tower City, ND
Midco fixed wireless coverage
About 1.14%, or 5 people, have Midco fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast Tower City area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Tower City.
Midco fixed wireless download speeds
Midco is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tower City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Midco fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Tower City. The fastest plan anyone in Tower City can order from Midco goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Tower City customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Midco fixed wireless upload speeds
In Tower City 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 one of the fastest compared to other Tower City fixed wireless providers. Midco offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tower City is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Tower City Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Tower City or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Tower City compare to the rest of North Dakota?
Internet speeds in Tower City are comparable versus the average speeds in North Dakota: 2,404 Mbps in North Dakota versus 2,472 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in North Dakota is 97.05% versus 97.94% in Tower City.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Tower City 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
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- Alice, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Wheatland, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
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- Bosworth, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
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- Valley-Hi, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Beals, ME: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Upper Frenchville, ME: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bartley, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Barren Plain, TN: more internet coverage, slower speeds