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 172 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 | 172 Mbps | 38 Mbps | 22 ms |
| CenturyLink DSL Fiber | 144 Mbps | 48 Mbps | 57 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 172 Mbps for download speeds and 38 Mbps for upload speeds over 8,616 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. 32% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 49% of users saw upload speeds between 25-50 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2024 | 53 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 22 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 54 Mbps | 52 Mbps | 39 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 104 Mbps | 105 Mbps | 23 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 692 Mbps | 46 Mbps | 17 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 264 Mbps | 57 Mbps | 24 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 136 Mbps | 37 Mbps | 23 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 147 Mbps | 109 Mbps | 23 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 104 Mbps | 108 Mbps | 20 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 192 Mbps | 34 Mbps | 27 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 213 Mbps | 28 Mbps | 22 ms |
CenturyLink is the 2nd most popular provider in Grand Forks offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 144 Mbps for download speeds and 48 Mbps for upload speeds over 59 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. 85% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 31% of users saw upload speeds between 50-100 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2024 | 105 Mbps | 96 Mbps | 18 ms |
| May 20, 2024 | 97 Mbps | 97 Mbps | 19 ms |
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