Internet Providers in South Dakota
Internet availability in South Dakota
South Dakota is served by 6 internet providers across 3 cities in our database. Technology options statewide include Satellite, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, with download speeds ranging up to 5000 Mbps from the fastest available plan. Fiber internet is available in 67% of tracked cities, primarily in larger population centers. Most communities in our database have at least one terrestrial provider — cable, fiber, or fixed-wireless — alongside satellite. Plan pricing across South Dakota starts at $40/month.
Internet options by city in South Dakota
Types of internet in South Dakota
Fiber internet in South Dakota is offered by Bluepeak, with symmetrical speeds up to 5000 Mbps and no data caps. Fiber availability is address-specific — coverage is concentrated in cities where buildout is complete, so check your address even if you live in a city with a fiber provider. For South Dakota households with heavy streaming, gaming, or remote-work demands, fiber is the highest-performance option available.
Fixed-wireless internet from XNET WiFi and Verizon 5G Home and AT&T Internet Air and T-Mobile Home Internet extends broadband coverage to rural parts of South Dakota that cable and fiber infrastructure hasn't reached. Speeds reach up to 1200 Mbps over radio signals from regional towers. Fixed wireless requires line-of-sight to a tower and a receiver mounted on your home — coverage varies by exact address and local terrain across South Dakota. For rural households in South Dakota, a WISP is often the most practical terrestrial option available.
Starlink satellite internet is available at any address in South Dakota, including remote locations no other provider reaches. At $120/month with no contract and no buried cable required, it provides a meaningful fallback for underserved rural addresses in South Dakota. Typical speeds around 150 Mbps are competitive with fixed wireless, and latency is lower than older geostationary satellite services.
South Dakota internet statistics
| Cities covered | 3 |
| Unique ISPs | 6 |
| Fastest plan | 5000 Mbps |
| Cheapest plan | $40/month |
| Cities with fiber | 67% (2 of 3) |
| Technology types | Satellite, Fiber, Fixed Wireless |
Frequently asked questions
- What internet providers serve South Dakota?
- South Dakota is served by 6 internet providers: Starlink, Bluepeak, XNET WiFi, Verizon 5G Home, AT&T Internet Air, T-Mobile Home Internet. Technology types available across the state include Satellite, Fiber, Fixed Wireless. Coverage varies significantly by city and address — use the city pages below to find providers at your specific location.
- What is the fastest internet available in South Dakota?
- The fastest internet option in South Dakota reaches 5000 Mbps download. This is available in select cities where fiber or high-speed cable infrastructure is deployed. Rural and smaller communities in South Dakota typically see speeds ranging from 25 to 300 Mbps depending on available technology.
- How much does internet cost in South Dakota?
- Internet plans in South Dakota start at $40/month. Prices vary by city, technology type, and provider. Fiber and fixed-wireless plans generally offer the best value per Mbps for South Dakota residents, while satellite is more expensive but available statewide as a fallback.
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Data last reviewed: July 2026 · Sourced from FCC filings and ISP-verified submissions