Internet Providers in Caputa, SD
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Residential Internet Statistics for Caputa, SD
| Internet Providers: | 7 |
|---|---|
| Internet Plans: | 6 |
| Fastest Speed Available: | 100 Mbps |
| Average Plan Price: | $76.46 |
Most Popular Residential Internet Providers in Caputa, South Dakota
35.2% Available
60 Mbps
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5 Mbps
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100% Available
100 Mbps
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3 Mbps
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100% Available
25 Mbps
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Internet Access in Caputa, South Dakota
Viasat Internet (formerly Exede) has the strongest coverage footprint in Caputa. HughesNet is also widely available.
Wireless technologies (LTE, satellite, etc) suffer from a variety of caveats that make wireless less than preferable for broadband Internet connectivity. data limits are the biggest inconvenience.
Keep in mind that since FCC data is currently collected biannually and only made public 6+ months after, availability shown here may not be complete.
Satellite provides backup broadband options for Caputa residents who don't have access to wired service.
For a granular look at broadband competition around the area, activate the map below. Averaged across all addresses, the average density of market availability is 1.85 companies in each census block. This leaves 88.27 percent of consumers with inadequate wired Internet coverage.
- There are 7 internet providers in Caputa with 6 of those offering residential service
- Caputa is the 55th most connected city in South Dakota behind Ellsworth Afb, Black Hawk, Rapid City, Hermosa, and Box Elder.
Internet Statistics 2021
88.3% of consumers in Caputa
100 People Only have access to 1 or fewer wired internet providers available at their address.This data is calculated from FCC datasets which providers are legally required to supply twice a year. We further validate this data for accuracy.
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Summary Of Fastest Internet Providers In Caputa, South Dakota
| Provider | Speed | Type | Time To Download 1 GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viasat Internet (formerly Exede) | 100 Mbps | Satellite | 1m 21s |
| Golden West Telecommunications | 100 Mbps | Fiber | 1m 21s |
| CenturyLink | 60 Mbps | DSL | 2m 16s |
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | Satellite | 5m 27s |
| Golden West Telecommunications | 50 Mbps | DSL | 2m 43s |
Summary of Internet Providers Availability in Caputa, South Dakota
- Golden West Telecommunications - Fiber - 13.6% Availability in Caputa - Speeds up to 100 Mbps
- Golden West Telecommunications - DSL - 36.4% Availability in Caputa - Speeds up to 50 Mbps
- CenturyLink - DSL - 35.2% Availability in Caputa - Speeds up to 60 Mbps
- Viasat - Satellite - 100.0% Availability in Caputa - Speeds up to 100 Mbps
- HughesNet - Satellite - 100.0% Availability in Caputa - Speeds up to 25 Mbps
Internet Providers in Nearby Cities
Internet Provider Competition Map For Caputa
The “Connected” metric is a citywide average based on FCC data showing the density of broadband options at the census block level.
This statistic is drawn from the population in census blocks not served by at least one wired broadband provider.
Fiber coverage data is sourced from FCC Form 477 filings and cross-validated through BroadbandNow with private datasets and direct provider reporting.
25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload is the minimum speed for an Internet connection to be classified as “Broadband” by the FCC.
Data Cap Issues and Cord Cutting in Caputa
Data from our market researchers shows that many of the popular ISPs place some sort of limit on streaming on home Internet packages. Data caps are disliked since customers view them as a strategy for limiting streaming services, while providers insist that they are a reasonable strategy as they struggle to manage network traffic. Either way, the culprit is the same: streaming video, which easily consumes one to seven Gigabytes per hour.