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Internet Providers in
Carpenter, SD

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Home Internet in Carpenter, SD
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • Hughesnet
    • Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative
    • Midco
    • Venture
    • WispWest.net
    • GigFire
    • Valley Fibercom
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    12 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 14.7%
  • 4. Midco
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 77.1%
  • 5. Venture
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 41.8%
  • 6. WispWest.net
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 46.5%
  • GigFire
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 35.9%
  • Valley Fibercom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 8.8%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Carpenter, SD

Residents of Carpenter, South Dakota, may find Viasat Internet a suitable option for their needs. Viasat provides universal satellite coverage across the entire city. With a maximum download speed of 12 Mbps and a starting price of $69.99 per month, it offers stable internet access to all residents, even if it's not the fastest option.

Hughesnet offers another viable choice. It also uses a satellite connection with 100% city coverage. Hughesnet's maximum download speed reaches 100 Mbps, and the starting price is more affordable at $49.99 per month. Starlink stands out with speeds up to 220 Mbps, but its services come at a higher initial price of $120 per month.

In Carpenter, satellite providers like Viasat and Hughesnet play a crucial role in filling the service gap. DSL covers 1% of the city, cable 60%, and fixed wireless 98%. Therefore, satellite services ensure connectivity, especially in areas without extensive cable or fiber options.

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
  • WispWest.net
  • GigFire
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative
  • Venture
  • Valley Fibercom
41.760000000000005%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Carpenter, South Dakota

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Provider Connection Types in Carpenter, SD

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Carpenter, SD
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
0.9299999999999999%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
60.47%

Internet Providers in Carpenter, SD

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $79.99/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
Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative $64.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Midco $39/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Venture Communications $68.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
WispWest.net $48.41/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
GigFire $70/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Valley Fibercom $59.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Starlink $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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