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Internet Providers in Forestburg, South Dakota

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Home Internet in Forestburg, SD

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Santel
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Forestburg, SD

Viasat Internet and HughesNet offer satellite connections with 100% coverage in Forestburg, South Dakota, ensuring every resident can access their services. Viasat delivers a maximum download speed of 10 Mbps with plans starting at $0 per month, appealing to budget-conscious users. In contrast, HughesNet offers a faster maximum download speed of 25 Mbps, with plans beginning at $49.99 per month, providing better speed for the price.

Satellite providers dominate Forestburg's internet scene, featuring 100% satellite availability. Cable covers 83% of the community, offering an alternative with some gaps. The town lacks DSL or fiber coverage, limiting high-speed options. Fixed wireless covers only 17% of the area, presenting limited accessibility. Santel Communications provides a standout fiber connection with speeds up to 1 Gbps and plans starting at $69 per month, but its limited coverage makes it impractical for most residents. While Viasat and HughesNet both offer universal access, HughesNet's superior speed makes it the more advantageous choice.

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
  • HughesNet
100%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Santel
100%

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Provider Connection Types in Forestburg, SD

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Forestburg, SD
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%

List of Internet Providers in Forestburg, SD

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 10 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 25 Mbps
Santel Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

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