In Wells County there are 7 residential internet providers covering 98.27% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 8,077 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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7 Internet Service Providers in Wells 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 Wells County are not shown.
Wells 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 Wells County
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Internet service is available in 98.27% of Wells 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 NDTC. Now you can call companies in Wells County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Wells County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Wells County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Wells County home can get up to 8,077 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 10,000 Mbps, which 77.27% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 20.99% 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 Wells County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Wells County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Wells County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Wells 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 98.27% of Wells 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 1.73% of Wells County homes.
Internet Market Health in Wells County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Wells 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 Wells County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.2 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.1 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.2 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Wells 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, Wells County homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, fixed wireless, 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 similar. Wells 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, Wells County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Wells County, along with details on where in Wells County and at what speeds.
NDTC Fiber in Wells County, ND
NDTC fiber coverage
About 77.27%, or 3,077 people, have NDTC fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Wells County area. NDTC is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Wells County.
NDTC fiber download speeds
NDTC is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wells County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, NDTC fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wells County. The fastest plan anyone in Wells County can order from NDTC goes up to 10,000 Mbps, and all Wells County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
NDTC fiber upload speeds
In Wells County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for NDTC fiber. Compared to other ISPs, NDTC is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Wells County fiber providers. NDTC offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wells County is up to 10,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
Midco Cable in Wells County, ND
Midco cable coverage
About 54.57%, or 2,173 people, have Midco cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest and central Wells County area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Wells County.
Midco cable download speeds
Midco is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wells County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Midco cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wells County. The fastest plan anyone in Wells County can order from Midco goes up to 1,250 Mbps, and all Wells County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,250.0 Mbps
Midco cable upload speeds
In Wells 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 fastest compared to other Wells 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 Wells County is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 60 Mbps. On average, Midco customers can get speeds up to 102 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 22.3% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 77.7% up to 60.0 Mbps
Dakota Central Fiber in Wells County, ND
Dakota Central fiber coverage
About 21.37%, or 851 people, have Dakota Central fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southeast, southwest, east, and central Wells County area. Dakota Central is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Wells County.
Dakota Central fiber download speeds
Dakota Central is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wells County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Dakota Central fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wells County. The fastest plan anyone in Wells County can order from Dakota Central goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Wells County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Dakota Central fiber upload speeds
In Wells County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Dakota Central fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Dakota Central is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Wells County fiber providers. Dakota Central offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wells 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
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Wells County, ND
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 37.62%, or 1,498 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, north, central, and east Wells 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 Wells County.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wells 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 Wells County. The fastest plan anyone in Wells 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 Wells County customers is up to 29 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 5.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 94.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Wells 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 the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Wells 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 Wells 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 3.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 5.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 94.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Wells County, ND
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 29.88%, or 1,190 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, central, south, west, southeast, and east Wells County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Wells County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wells County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wells County. The fastest plan anyone in Wells County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Wells County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Wells 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 Wells County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wells County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Wells County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Wells County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Wells County compare to the rest of North Dakota?
Internet speeds in Wells County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Dakota: 2,404 Mbps in North Dakota versus 8,077 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in North Dakota is 97.05% versus 98.27% in Wells County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Wells 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
- Sheridan County, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Eddy County, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Foster County, ND: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Benson County, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ramsey County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- McHenry County, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- McLean County, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Nelson County, ND: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Griggs County, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Oliver County, ND: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Concho County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Thayer County, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Teton County, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Teton County, ID: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Terry County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Terrell County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Stewart County, TN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Corson County, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Copper River Census Area, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Thomas County, KS: more internet coverage, slower speeds