In Walsh County there are 9 residential internet providers covering 99.78% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,419 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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9 Internet Service Providers in Walsh 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 Walsh County are not shown.
Walsh 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 99.78% of Walsh 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 Walsh County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Walsh County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Walsh County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Walsh County home can get up to 1,419 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 40.27% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 53.52% 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 Walsh County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Walsh County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Walsh County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Walsh 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 53.52% of Walsh County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 46.27% 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 Walsh County homes.
Internet Market Health in Walsh County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Walsh 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 Walsh County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.2 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.5 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.8 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Walsh County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Walsh County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, dsl, 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 worse. Walsh County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 7 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, Walsh County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Walsh County, along with details on where in Walsh County and at what speeds.
Polar Communications Fiber in Walsh County, ND
Polar Communications fiber coverage
About 60.37%, or 6,377 people, have Polar Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Walsh County area. Polar Communications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Walsh County.
Polar Communications fiber download speeds
Polar Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Walsh County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Polar Communications fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Walsh County. The fastest plan anyone in Walsh County can order from Polar Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Walsh County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Polar Communications fiber upload speeds
In Walsh County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Polar Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Polar Communications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Walsh County fiber providers. Polar Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Walsh County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL in Walsh County, ND
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 53.55%, or 5,657 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, central, northeast, north, southeast, and south Walsh County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Walsh County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Walsh County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Walsh County. The fastest plan anyone in Walsh 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 Walsh County customers is up to 23 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 0.2% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 18.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 11.5% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 70.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Walsh 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 Walsh County DSL providers. Centurylink offers 4 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 Walsh 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 2.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 18.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 11.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 70.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Midco Cable in Walsh County, ND
Midco cable coverage
About 46.27%, or 4,887 people, have Midco cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, central, northeast, southeast, and north Walsh County area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Walsh County.
Midco cable download speeds
Midco is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Walsh County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Midco cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Walsh County. The fastest plan anyone in Walsh 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 Walsh County customers is up to 1,903 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 87.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 13.0% up to 1,250.0 Mbps
Midco cable upload speeds
In Walsh County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Midco cable. Compared to other ISPs, Midco is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Walsh 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 Walsh County is up to 350 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 60 Mbps. On average, Midco customers can get speeds up to 312 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 87.0% up to 350.0 Mbps
- 13.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Walsh County, ND
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 66.20%, or 6,993 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Walsh 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 much of Walsh 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 Walsh 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 Walsh County. The fastest plan anyone in Walsh 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 Walsh County customers is up to 72 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 63.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 37.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Walsh 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 Walsh 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 Walsh 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 14 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 63.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 37.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Walsh County, ND
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 49.29%, or 5,206 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Walsh County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Walsh County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Walsh County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Walsh County. The fastest plan anyone in Walsh County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Walsh County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Walsh 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 Walsh County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Walsh County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Midco Fixed Wireless in Walsh County, ND
Midco fixed wireless coverage
About 31.77%, or 3,356 people, have Midco fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, central, east, northeast, southeast, south, southwest, and west Walsh County area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Walsh County.
Midco fixed wireless download speeds
Midco is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Walsh County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Midco fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Walsh County. The fastest plan anyone in Walsh 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 Walsh County customers is up to 80 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 69.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 30.8% up to 35.0 Mbps
Midco fixed wireless upload speeds
In Walsh 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 Walsh 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 Walsh 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 15 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 69.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 30.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Walsh County, ND
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 4.77%, or 504 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Walsh 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 Walsh County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Walsh County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Walsh County. The fastest plan anyone in Walsh County can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Walsh County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Walsh 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 one of the slowest compared to other Walsh County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Walsh County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Walsh County, ND
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 4.77%, or 504 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Walsh 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 Walsh County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Walsh 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 Walsh County. The fastest plan anyone in Walsh County can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Walsh County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Walsh 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 one of the slowest compared to other Walsh 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 Walsh County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Walsh County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Walsh County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Walsh County compare to the rest of North Dakota?
Internet speeds in Walsh County are slower versus the average speeds in North Dakota: 2,404 Mbps in North Dakota versus 1,419 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in North Dakota is 97.05% versus 99.78% in Walsh County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Walsh 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
- Pembina County, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Grand Forks County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kittson County, MN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Nelson County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cavalier County, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Marshall County, MN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ramsey County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pennington County, MN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Red Lake County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Benson County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Grundy County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Grant County, AR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Grant County, KS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Grant County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Grant County, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Grant County, NE: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Grant County, OK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Grant County, OR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Greenwood County, KS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gregory County, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds