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Overview of internet satisfaction and availability in South Dakota
Midco is the largest land-based internet provider in South Dakota, offering cable, fiber, and fixed wireless internet across more than half the state. CenturyLink is a close second in size, delivering mainly DSL internet and some fiber. Two smaller cable internet providers are also available, depending on where you live: Golden West and JVI. If you can't get wired internet where you live, Rise Broadband and T-Mobile have your back with fixed wireless services. Satellite internet is available all across the state.
Internet providers received an average satisfaction rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from customers in South Dakota.
That ranks South Dakota 1st nationwide for internet customer satisfaction.
Learn more about our methodologyInternet customer satisfaction in South Dakota
4.1/5 average customer satisfaction rating
1st
national ranking for customer satisfaction
$55.88 average price per payment for internet, per household
98.4% of the time, advertised speeds meet household needs
4.1/5 average customer service rating of internet services
4/5 average reliability rating of services state-wide
Population:
886,667 people
2.61 average people per household
$57,230 average income per household
41 average age per household
60% of population employed
0% higher than national average
Ranked 35th nationally
5% lower than national average
Ranked 48th nationally
12% higher than national average
Ranked 48th nationally
1% lower than national average
Ranked 34th nationally
Fastest internet providers in South Dakota
| Provider | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Availability | Order online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluepeak | 210.41 Mbps | 70.41 Mbps | 69.1% | View Plans for Bluepeak |
| Midco | 197.84 Mbps | 74.82 Mbps | 57.54% | View Plans for Midco |
| Xtream Powered by Mediacom | 172.75 Mbps | 32.96 Mbps | 91.72% | View Plans for Mediacom |
| Long Lines | 168.82 Mbps | 61.4 Mbps | 79.13% | View Plans for Long Lines |
Internet by tech type
| Internet tech type | Avg download speed | % of people with access | % availability | Learn more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Home | 237.1 Mbps | 74.92% | 60.06% | See all providers for 5G Home |
| Cable | 795.07 Mbps | 77.82% | 70.67% | See all providers for Cable |
| DSL | 35.22 Mbps | 55.17% | 63.54% | See all providers for DSL |
| Fiber | 621.83 Mbps | 65.22% | 77.63% | See all providers for Fiber |
| Fixed Wireless | 49.18 Mbps | 68.71% | 85.85% | See all providers for Fixed Wireless |
| LTE Home | 150 Mbps | 1.28% | 98% | See all providers for LTE Home |
| Satellite | 197.91 Mbps | 97.43% | 98.24% | See all providers for Satellite |
Best cities for internet in South Dakota
Cities in South Dakota with the fastest internet
| City | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Fiber availability | Fastest provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown | 209.58 Mbps | 30.45 Mbps | 77% | Midco |
| Sioux Falls | 188.64 Mbps | 97.21 Mbps | 62% | Bluepeak |
| Yankton | 172.28 Mbps | 47.28 Mbps | 40% | Midco |
| Rapid City | 170.01 Mbps | 41.69 Mbps | 29% | Bluepeak |
| Brookings | 146.75 Mbps | 29.81 Mbps | 61% | Bluepeak |
| Spearfish | 131.04 Mbps | 42.24 Mbps | 80% | Bluepeak |
| Aberdeen | 130.8 Mbps | 37.33 Mbps | 81% | Midco |
| Pierre | 125.53 Mbps | 46.36 Mbps | 20% | Midco |
Watertown is the best city in South Dakota for internet, shooting to the top of the list thanks to a combination of record-setting average download speeds, wide fiber-optic internet availability, and the presence of a reliable and well-rated internet provider. Sioux Falls and Yankton also earn top rankings, according to our data.
The most connected cities in South Dakota
| City | Population | Percent with access to high speed internet | Percent with access to fiber internet | Percent with access to 3+ providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | 6,271 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Brookings | 23,530 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Lake Poinsett | 438 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Madison is the most internet-connected city in South Dakota. Madison makes it to the top of the list due to the high number of its residents who have access not only to high-speed internet, but also to fiber internet specifically. A large number of Madison's residents also have access to three or more internet providers—an uncommon number of options compared to the rest of the state. Brookings and Lake Poinsett also make it to the top of our list.
Top cities in South Dakota
Sioux Falls
Population: 193,401
Median income: $68,586
188.64 Mbps
avg. download speed
97.21 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
84.9% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Aberdeen
Population: 28,388
Median income: $61,505
130.8 Mbps
avg. download speed
37.33 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Brookings
Population: 23,530
Median income: $55,838
146.75 Mbps
avg. download speed
29.81 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Methodology
HighSpeedInternet.com relies on proprietary and exclusive data to analyze the customer and provider trends presented on this page. We analyze millions of results from our speed test tool to determine average statewide speeds, fastest speeds, and availability. Our annual customer satisfaction survey provides us with data for developing the satisfaction rating. We also draw from data provided to us directly by internet providers to determine available tech types and average speeds.