South Dakota · FCC data as of December 31, 2025
Internet providers in South Dakota
Coverage in South Dakota
- Homes in South Dakota that can get 100/20 Mbps or faster over wired service
- 94.8%
- Homes in South Dakota that can get fiber
- 65.7%
- Homes in South Dakota that can get 1,000/100 Mbps or faster
- 76.6%
- Homes in South Dakota that can get cable
- 56.7%
- Homes in South Dakota that can get 100/20 Mbps or faster, counting fixed wireless
- 96.3%
By technology and speed
Share of homes in South Dakota that can get each technology at each speed tier from at least one provider.
| Technology | Any speed | 25/3 Mbps+ | 100/20 Mbps+ | 1,000/100 Mbps+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiber | 65.7% | 65.6% | 65.6% | 63.5% |
| Cable | 56.7% | 56.7% | 56.4% | 23.2% |
| DSL (copper) | 49% | 16.7% | 0.5% | 0% |
| Fixed wireless | 79.3% | 75.2% | 52.3% | 1.1% |
| Satellite | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Any technology | 100% | 100% | 100% | 76.6% |
Best for, by rule
Each pick is computed from the data with the rule shown on the card. No provider pays for placement.
Fastest fiber
No provider in South Dakota meets this rule in the current data. 65.7% of homes here can get fiber from at least one provider.
Rule: Highest advertised fiber download among providers whose fiber reaches at least 20% of the area.
Widest coverage
Cable, up to 5,000 Mbps down, 5,000 Mbps up, 61% of homes
Rule: Largest share of homes covered, satellite excluded.
Fixed wireless option
Fixed wireless, up to 100 Mbps down, 20 Mbps up, 51.9% of homes
Rule: Provider whose main technology here is fixed wireless, covering the largest share of homes.
19 wired and fixed wireless providers in South Dakota
Grouped by each provider's main technology in the state, then ranked by share covered, with speeds for that main technology.
Mainly fiber (9)
Glass fiber to the location.
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Homes covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden West Telecommunications | Fiber, Cable, DSL (copper) | 1,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | 10.9% |
| Northern Valley Communications, LLC | Fiber, DSL (copper), Fixed wireless | 1,000 Mbps | 200 Mbps | 4.9% |
| ITC | Fiber | 1,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | 4.9% |
| Venture Communications Cooperative Inc | Fiber | 1,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | 4.3% |
| Alliance Communications Cooperative Inc | Fiber | 1,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | 3.9% |
| Valley FiberCom | Fiber | 1,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | 2.6% |
| Swiftel Communications | Fiber, DSL (copper) | 1,000 Mbps | 500 Mbps | 2.3% |
| TSC | Fiber, Cable, DSL (copper) | 1,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | 2.1% |
| Santel | Fiber | 1,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | 2.1% |
Mainly cable (3)
Coaxial cable network.
Mainly DSL (1)
Telephone copper lines (DSL).
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Share covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CenturyLink | DSL (copper) | 140 Mbps | 100 Mbps | 41.8% of served locations* |
Mainly fixed wireless (6)
Radio link to an antenna at the location, including licensed 5G and LTE home internet.
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Homes covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 100 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 51.9% |
| Verizon 5G Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 300 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 41.4% |
| AT&T Internet | Fixed wireless | 100 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 34.3% |
| Wisp West, Celerity Internet | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 400 Mbps | 400 Mbps | 17.7% |
| GigFire | Fixed wireless | 150 Mbps | 130 Mbps | 6.2% |
| Rise Broadband | Fixed wireless | 250 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 3.7% |
* Some carriers sell a different brand for each technology. Each brand has its own row, and its number is a share of the locations (buildings) the brand serves, not a share of homes. Rows are ordered by their number, but the two kinds of share are not directly comparable.
Satellite (3)
Satellite providers report service to nearly every home, so they are listed separately and left out of the ranking and the picks above.
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Internet outage in South Dakota?
We do not track outages. If your service is down in South Dakota, the provider's own status page or support line is the fastest place to confirm it.
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Largest cities in South Dakota
- Sioux FallsPopulation 209,289
Questions about internet in South Dakota
What internet providers serve South Dakota?
FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025 lists 19 wired or fixed wireless home internet providers in South Dakota. By share of homes covered: Midco (61%), T-Mobile Home Internet (51.9%), Verizon 5G Home Internet (41.4%), Bluepeak (34.5%), AT&T Internet (34.3%), Wisp West, Celerity Internet (17.7%), Golden West Telecommunications (10.9%), GigFire (6.2%), Northern Valley Communications, LLC (4.9%), ITC (4.9%), Venture Communications Cooperative Inc (4.3%), Alliance Communications Cooperative Inc (3.9%), Mediacom (3.7%), Rise Broadband (3.7%), Valley FiberCom (2.6%), Swiftel Communications (2.3%), TSC (2.1%) and Santel (2.1%). Listed by share of the locations each brand serves: CenturyLink (41.8%). Satellite service from HughesNet, Starlink and Viasat is also reported.
Is fiber internet available in South Dakota?
Yes. 65.7% of homes in South Dakota can get fiber from at least one provider, according to FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025. Providers reporting fiber here: Midco, Bluepeak, Wisp West, Celerity Internet, Golden West Telecommunications, Northern Valley Communications, LLC, ITC, Venture Communications Cooperative Inc, Alliance Communications Cooperative Inc, Mediacom, Valley FiberCom, Swiftel Communications, TSC and Santel.
What is the fastest internet speed available in South Dakota?
The highest advertised download speed is 5,000 Mbps (5,000 Mbps upload), from Midco over fiber. Advertised maximums are not guaranteed speeds, and not every address can get them.
Can I get gigabit internet in South Dakota?
76.6% of homes in South Dakota can get at least 1,000 Mbps download and 100 Mbps upload from at least one provider, according to FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025.
How much of South Dakota can get 100 Mbps internet?
94.8% of homes in South Dakota can get at least 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload over wired service (fiber, cable or DSL), and 96.3% when fixed wireless is included, according to FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025.
Which internet provider covers the most of South Dakota?
Leaving out satellite, Midco covers the largest share: 61% of homes.
Is satellite internet available in South Dakota?
Yes. HughesNet (100%), Starlink (100%) and Viasat (100%) report satellite service to homes in South Dakota.
Source: FCC National Broadband Map, Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 (published September 29, 2026). Providers report where they offer service; a listed provider may not serve every address. Advertised speeds are not measured speeds. Check a specific address on the address check page. How we build these pages.