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Internet Providers in Fort Pierre, South Dakota

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Home Internet in Fort Pierre, 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. CenturyLink
    Speeds Up To
    60 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 26.1%
  • 4. Golden West Telecommunications
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 11.6%
  • 5. Midco
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber, Cable
    Availability: 65.8%
  • WispWest.net
    Speeds Up To
    90 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 41.1%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Fort Pierre, SD

In Fort Pierre, South Dakota, Midco, a cable internet provider, dominates with its 64% coverage of the city and commendable maximum speed of 1 Gbps. Its plans start at an affordable $29 a month, making it a top choice for residents who want high-speed internet that doesn't break the bank.

Viasat Internet and Hughesnet ensure that no part of Fort Pierre is left in the digital dark, with their 100% satellite-based coverage. While satellite connections typically offer slower speed than their wired counterparts, Viasat still offers residents speeds up to 10 Mbps starting from $49.99 per month. Hughesnet competes on equal pricing but offers more speed, up to 25 Mbps.

The more comprehensive tech coverage scene, however, displays a clear preference: cable connections, at a dominant 64% availability. DSL, fiber, and fixed wireless lag behind, suggesting that while residents of Fort Pierre have diverse internet options, most prefer cable for their internet connectivity.

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
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Golden West Telecommunications
  • Midco
65.83%

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Provider Connection Types in Fort Pierre, SD

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Fort Pierre, SD
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
24.88%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
64.48%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
11.63%

List of Internet Providers in Fort Pierre, SD

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 12 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
CenturyLink DSL 60 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications Fiber 1 Gbps
Midco Fiber, Cable 5 Gbps
WispWest.net Fixed Wireless 90 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Fort Pierre, 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
CenturyLink $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 60 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
Midco $29/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, Cable
WispWest.net $48.41/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 90 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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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