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Internet Providers in Alpena, South Dakota

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Home Internet in Alpena, SD

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    12 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Midco
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 19.7%
  • 4. Santel
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 99.1%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Alpena, SD

Viasat Internet covers all of Alpena, South Dakota, through a satellite-based connection. Everyone in the area can access it, but speeds max out at 12 Mbps. At $69.99 per month, Viasat suits remote users with limited other options, though its bandwidth may not suffice for high-demand users.

Hughesnet also provides 100% satellite coverage and offers higher speeds of up to 100 Mbps. Starting at $49.99 per month, Hughesnet presents better value compared to Viasat. Alpena sees limited DSL and fiber availability, with cable covering 93%. Satellite providers like Hughesnet and Viasat fill the void in areas where cable and fixed wireless options are unavailable, ensuring reliable internet service in underserved regions.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Viasat
100%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Hughesnet
  • Midco
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Santel
99.11999999999999%

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Provider Connection Types in Alpena, SD

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Alpena, SD
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
1.09%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
92.93%

List of Internet Providers in Alpena, SD

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 12 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Midco Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Santel Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Alpena, SD

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $69.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 12 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Midco $39/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Santel Communications $69/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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