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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.

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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

$57,230 average income per household

41 average age per household

60% of population employed

87

0% higher than national average

Ranked 35th nationally

62

17% lower than national average

Ranked 49th nationally

96%

11% higher than national average

Ranked 46th nationally

78%

1% lower than national average

Ranked 34th nationally

Average download speed
109.4 Mbps

20% lower than national average
Ranks 39th nationally

Average upload speed
51.4 Mbps

12.11% 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 219.41 Mbps 37.04 Mbps 89.24% View Plans for Mediacom
Midco 164.02 Mbps 46.07 Mbps 57.54% View Plans for Midco
Bluepeak 119.18 Mbps 40.78 Mbps 69.15% View Plans for Bluepeak
Long Lines 95.95 Mbps 13.68 Mbps 79.13% View Plans for Long Lines
96% of people in South Dakota have access to 100Mbps or faster broadband, ranking 47th nationally.

Internet by tech type

Internet tech type Avg download speed % of people with access % availability Learn more
5G Home 224.9 Mbps 78.07% 61.17% See all providers for 5G Home
Cable 802.22 Mbps 76.51% 67.74% See all providers for Cable
DSL 46.08 Mbps 61.6% 63.65% See all providers for DSL
Fiber 772.91 Mbps 61.62% 76.67% See all providers for Fiber
Fixed Wireless 48.01 Mbps 69.73% 86.49% See all providers for Fixed Wireless
LTE Home 150 Mbps 1.25% 98% See all providers for LTE Home
Satellite 187.37 Mbps 95.76% 98.32% 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 165.61 Mbps 49.55 Mbps 77% Midco
Mitchell 161.53 Mbps 52.56 Mbps 5% Midco
Sioux Falls 131.13 Mbps 60.57 Mbps 60% Long Lines
Spearfish 129.29 Mbps 35.89 Mbps 80% Midco
Yankton 122.09 Mbps 45.63 Mbps 40% Midco
Rapid City 122.09 Mbps 35.1 Mbps 26% Midco
Aberdeen 120.13 Mbps 31.59 Mbps 81% Midco
Huron 114.97 Mbps 47.77 Mbps 21% SDN Communications

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 Sioux Falls 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%
Sioux Falls 193,401 100% 65% 100%
Brookings 23,530 100% 100% 100%
Watertown 22,718 100% 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 providersā€”an uncommon number of options compared to the rest of the state. Sioux Falls and Brookings also make it to the top of our list.

Top cities in South Dakota

Sioux Falls

Population: 193,401

Median income: $68,586

131.13 Mbps
avg. download speed

60.57 Mbps
avg. upload speed

100% have access to high speed internet

65.35% have access to fiber internet

100% have access to 3 or more providers

Fastest ISP
Long Lines

Rapid City

Population: 75,632

Median income: $72,217

122.09 Mbps
avg. download speed

35.1 Mbps
avg. upload speed

100% have access to high speed internet

22.39% have access to fiber internet

100% have access to 3 or more providers

Fastest ISP
Midco

Aberdeen

Population: 28,388

Median income: $61,505

120.13 Mbps
avg. download speed

31.59 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

Fastest ISP
Midco

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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.

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