In Grand Forks there are 2 internet service providers, with Midcontinent Communications being the most popular. Midcontinent Communications offers cable and fixed wireless internet service. In recent tests, Midcontinent Communications customers had an average download speed of 155 Mbps and an average upload speed of 38 Mbps. In addition to Midcontinent Communications, DSL and fiber internet service is also available from CenturyLink.
While our research has shown these to be the real speeds that users experience, there are many factors that can affect the actual download and upload speeds you will encounter. These may include the type of internet connection you have, the distance between your device and the router, the number of users on the network, and the strength of the signal.
| Provider | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcontinent Communications Cable Fixed Wireless | 155 Mbps | 38 Mbps | 21 ms |
| CenturyLink DSL Fiber | 128 Mbps | 44 Mbps | 62 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
Midcontinent Communications is the most popular provider in Grand Forks offering cable and fixed wireless internet service. Users have been getting 155 Mbps for download speeds and 38 Mbps for upload speeds over 6,747 recent tests.
Midcontinent Communications has the fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Grand Forks. 30% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 44% of users saw upload speeds between 25-50 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2024 | 34 Mbps | 4 Mbps | 23 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 248 Mbps | 72 Mbps | 22 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 103 Mbps | 100 Mbps | 23 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 145 Mbps | 40 Mbps | 34 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 776 Mbps | 49 Mbps | 18 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 683 Mbps | 47 Mbps | 17 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 399 Mbps | 13 Mbps | 24 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 257 Mbps | 256 Mbps | 16 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 73 Mbps | 83 Mbps | 19 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 253 Mbps | 38 Mbps | 20 ms |
CenturyLink is the 2nd most popular provider in Grand Forks offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 128 Mbps for download speeds and 44 Mbps for upload speeds over 88 recent tests.
CenturyLink has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Grand Forks. 49% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 26% of users saw upload speeds between 100-250 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 14, 2024 | 153 Mbps | 151 Mbps | 90 ms |
| March 13, 2024 | 252 Mbps | 44 Mbps | 83 ms |
| March 12, 2024 | 119 Mbps | 110 Mbps | 40 ms |
| March 8, 2024 | 97 Mbps | 125 Mbps | 49 ms |
| March 6, 2024 | 148 Mbps | 154 Mbps | 66 ms |
| March 5, 2024 | 128 Mbps | 45 Mbps | 64 ms |
| March 4, 2024 | 180 Mbps | 205 Mbps | 62 ms |
| February 26, 2024 | 224 Mbps | 44 Mbps | 80 ms |
| February 20, 2024 | 140 Mbps | 227 Mbps | 67 ms |
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