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 118 Mbps and an average upload speed of 30 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 | 118 Mbps | 30 Mbps | 33 ms |
| CenturyLink DSL Fiber | 120 Mbps | 79 Mbps | 48 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 118 Mbps for download speeds and 30 Mbps for upload speeds over 6,485 recent tests.
Midcontinent Communications has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Grand Forks. 33% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 39% of users saw upload speeds between 25-50 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2023 | 9 Mbps | 6 Mbps | n/a ms |
| May 28, 2023 | 462 Mbps | 46 Mbps | 41 ms |
| May 28, 2023 | 478 Mbps | 51 Mbps | n/a ms |
| May 28, 2023 | 102 Mbps | 27 Mbps | 51 ms |
| May 28, 2023 | 145 Mbps | 39 Mbps | 44 ms |
| May 28, 2023 | 77 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 33 ms |
| May 28, 2023 | 417 Mbps | 50 Mbps | n/a ms |
| May 28, 2023 | 303 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 43 ms |
| May 28, 2023 | 28 Mbps | 30 Mbps | 65 ms |
| May 28, 2023 | 230 Mbps | 17 Mbps | 45 ms |
CenturyLink is the 2nd most popular provider in Grand Forks offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 120 Mbps for download speeds and 79 Mbps for upload speeds over 79 recent tests.
CenturyLink has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Grand Forks. 37% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 48% of users saw upload speeds between 100-250 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2023 | 120 Mbps | 30 Mbps | 79 ms |
| May 25, 2023 | 287 Mbps | 27 Mbps | 40 ms |
| May 24, 2023 | 191 Mbps | 37 Mbps | 84 ms |
| May 23, 2023 | 166 Mbps | 106 Mbps | 71 ms |
| May 22, 2023 | 242 Mbps | 153 Mbps | 107 ms |
| May 19, 2023 | 158 Mbps | 65 Mbps | 36 ms |
| May 18, 2023 | 165 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 60 ms |
| May 17, 2023 | 67 Mbps | 79 Mbps | 15 ms |
| May 16, 2023 | 34 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 88 ms |
| May 15, 2023 | 304 Mbps | 22 Mbps | 24 ms |
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