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March 2, 2026 – Sioux Falls, SD: Midco, a leading connectivity provider, is proud to be recognized by Ookla® for its network performance in the third and fourth quarters of 2025. Midco earned No. 1 spots for speed, consistency and lowest latency across its multi-state footprint. 

Ookla also found that Midco internet is 1.39X faster than 5G internet when you need it the most.¹ 

“These test results confirm what our customers experience every day: Midco excels at delivering fast, reliable connectivity powered by fiber,” said Midco President and Chief Operating Officer Ben Dold. “Being 1.39 times faster isn’t just a statistic. It’s a reflection of our commitment to giving customers the speed and performance they need to work, learn and connect with ease.” 

Ookla Speedtest® data analyzes millions of consumer-initiated tests and ranked Midco as the best performer for highest median download and upload speeds, its Consistency Score™ and the lowest latency in towns and counties in Kansas, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.  

The market areas where Midco achieved recognition from Ookla are listed below:2 

Midco has the fastest upload speeds in: 

• Fargo, ND 
• Moorhead, MN 
• Sioux Falls, SD 

Midco has the fastest download speeds in: 

• Becker County, MN 
• Rapid City, SD 

Midco has the most reliable internet speeds in: 

• South Dakota 

Midco has the most responsive internet speeds in: 

• Grand Forks, ND 
• Lawrence, KS 
• International Falls, MN

Ookla trademarks used under license and reprinted with permission. 1 Based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data for median download speeds in Midco serviceable areas, Q3-Q4 2025. Peak hours: 7-11 pm, Monday-Friday. 2 Based on Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data, Q3-Q4 2025. All Rights reserved.