Who is our top ranked provider in Hillsboro ND? [Updated]

Hillsboro, ND High Speed Internet Service

There are a total of 4 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Hillsboro, North Dakota and meet the minimum accepted broadband definition of 25 Mbps download speed. Our proprietary ranking calculation takes into account different aspects of useable download speed, upload speed and coverage area. For example, an increase of 100 Mbps download speed from 200 Mbps to 300 Mbps is much more significant for users than an increase from 1000 Mbps to 1100Mpbs. Also, for nearly all users download speed is much more important than upload speed. Our ranked ordering of internet service providers in Hillsboro:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Halstad	Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	100.0%
2	Midcontinent Communications	Cable, wireless	1000 Mbps	20 Mbps	99.4%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Hillsboro ND Internet Access Options

Studies have shown that the competition from having two or more broadband internet providers in a community leads to lower prices and better overall service.
The chart below graphs the segment of the population which has a choice of internet providers at four different ranges of download speeds.

Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Hillsboro compare to Traill County? The average speed in Hillsboro is 28.45 Mbps which is faster than Traill County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is slower than the North Dakota average of 36.25 Mbps.

Hillsboro Internet Access Facts

Fiber optic internet is available to 39.2% of Traill County residents
DSL internet is available to 93.1% of Hillsboro residents
There are 4 residential internet providers in Hillsboro, ND providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Hillsboro is 21.5% slower than the average in North Dakota and 12.2% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 0.0% of the Traill County population
The average internet download speed in Hillsboro is 28.45 Mbps based upon 1384 measurements taken in the last 12 months

Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Hillsboro residents who have access to each of these technology types.

Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Halstad as the top provider for Hillsboro, North Dakota.

Who has the fastest internet service in Hillsboro?

Halstad and Midcontinent Communications with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Hillsboro.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Hillsboro, North Dakota?

The following zip codes were used: 58045

What is fiber internet service?

Fiber internet service transmits data by sending pulses of light over thin glass fiber optic cable. In most cases fiber internet service download speeds will be faster than cable or DSL, however, fiber service is limited with less than half of Americans living in an area with fiber coverage.

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Hillsboro internet service.

Speed	Devices	Typical Usage
25+ Mbps	1-2 devices	Web browsing Music streaming HD video streaming
100+ Mbps	3-5 devices	Video conferencing 4K video streaming Online gaming
1000+ Mbps	6+ devices	Multiple video or 4K streams Zero latency gaming

How do the internet speeds in Hillsboro compare to other cities in North Dakota?

Click through to see how the Hillsboro broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Bismarck, Dickinson, Garrison, Grafton, Mayville, Velva, Williston

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Hillsboro - Halstad.

What is DSL internet service?

DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Hillsboro, North Dakota?

Halstad provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Hillsboro.

Hillsboro Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.