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

Horace, ND High Speed Internet Service

There are a total of 6 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Horace, 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 Horace:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Midcontinent Communications	Cable, wireless	1000 Mbps	20 Mbps	99.9%
2	Sparklight	Cable	1000 Mbps	50 Mbps	92.3%
3	CenturyLink	DSL, Fiber	940 Mbps	940 Mbps	85.2%
4	Cass Clay Wireless	wireless	200 Mbps	50 Mbps	56.8%
5	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
6	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Horace ND Internet Access Options

When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does Horace have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

Broadband Internet Speeds

For most users, the average download speed of their internet service is more important than their upload speed. However, upload speed plays at least some role for all users.
Average upload speeds in Horace of 17.98 Mbps are faster than the Cass County upload speeds and faster than the statewide average for North Dakota.

Horace Internet Access Facts

The average upload speed in Horace is 17.98 Mbps. This is 62.3% faster than the average in North Dakota and 55% faster than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Horace is 110% faster than the Cass County average and 59.2% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Horace is 17.98 Mbps. This is 179.6% faster than the Cass County average and 55% faster than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 87.0% of Cass County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 24.5% of Cass County residents
The average internet download speed in Cass County is 24.56 Mbps based upon 354376 samples taken in the past year

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 Horace 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 Midcontinent Communications as the top provider for Horace, North Dakota.

Who has the fastest internet service in Horace?

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

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

The following zip codes were used: 58021 and 58047

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

Click through to see how the Horace broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Beulah, Bowman, Killdeer, New Salem, Oakes, Rolla, Rugby

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 Horace, North Dakota?

Midcontinent Communications provides broadband internet service to 99.9% of Horace.

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.

What download speed do I need to stream movies?

For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Horace 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

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Horace - CenturyLink.

Horace 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.