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Overview of internet satisfaction and availability in South Dakota

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.

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Internet 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:
902,542 people

2.61 average people per household

$57,086 average income per household

41 average age per household

60% of population employed

Households with a computer 0%

0% higher than national average

Ranked 35th nationally

Population with access to fiber internet 86%

4% higher than national average

Ranked 13th nationally

Population with access to 3 or more internet providers 90%

90%

11% higher than national average

Ranked 37th nationally

Households with a broadband internet subscription 78%

78%

1% lower than national average

Ranked 34th nationally

Average download speed
108.8 Mbps

19.98% lower than national average
Ranks 40th nationally

Average upload speed
49.7 Mbps

14.09% lower than national average
Ranks 32nd nationally

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Fastest internet providers in South Dakota

Provider	Avg download speed	Avg upload speed	Availability	Order online
Xtream Powered by Mediacom	218.18 Mbps	36.53 Mbps	88.27%	View Plans for Xtream Powered by Mediacom
Midco	165.47 Mbps	45.59 Mbps	57.54%	View Plans for Midco
Long Lines	97.74 Mbps	13.71 Mbps	79.13%	View Plans for Long Lines
Golden West Telecommunications	77.68 Mbps	90.2 Mbps	69.56%	View Plans for Golden West Telecommunications

90% of people in South Dakota have access to 100Mbps or faster broadband, ranking 35th nationally.

Internet by tech type

Internet tech type	Avg download speed	% of people with access	% availability	Learn more
5G Home	245.26 Mbps	82.7%	91.78%	See all providers for 5G Home
Cable	630.15 Mbps	67.83%	77.16%	See all providers for Cable
DSL	46.55 Mbps	58.62%	74.85%	See all providers for DSL
Fiber	886.65 Mbps	79.22%	80.77%	See all providers for Fiber
Fixed Wireless	41.68 Mbps	63.6%	88.8%	See all providers for Fixed Wireless
LTE Home	100 Mbps	0.69%	80%	See all providers for LTE Home
Satellite	75.12 Mbps	89.67%	100%	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	168.49 Mbps	48.24 Mbps	86%	Midco
Mitchell	159.54 Mbps	52.21 Mbps	5%	Midco
Spearfish	131.53 Mbps	33.6 Mbps	87%	Midco
Sioux Falls	129.61 Mbps	59.34 Mbps	81%	Long Lines
Yankton	125.7 Mbps	42.01 Mbps	80%	Midco
Rapid City	123.44 Mbps	34.12 Mbps	76%	Midco
Huron	119.61 Mbps	44.96 Mbps	21%	Midco
Aberdeen	118.41 Mbps	32.02 Mbps	81%	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. Mitchell and Spearfish 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
Sioux Falls	184,643	93%	92%	93%
Lake Poinsett	501	100%	100%	100%
Spearfish	16,286	100%	100%	100%
Box Elder	8,167	100%	100%	100%
Rapid City	97,848	93%	93%	93%
Deadwood	2,189	100%	100%	100%

Sioux Falls is the most internet-connected city in South Dakota. Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls's residents also have access to three or more internet providers—an uncommon number of options compared to the rest of the state. Lake Poinsett and Spearfish also make it to the top of our list.

Top cities in South Dakota

Sioux Falls

Population: 184,643

Median income: $67,970

129.61 Mbps
avg. download speed

59.34 Mbps
avg. upload speed

92.94% have access to high speed internet

92.39% have access to fiber internet

92.94% have access to 3 or more providers

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