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Internet Providers in Ideal, South Dakota

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Home Internet in Ideal, 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. Golden West Telecommunications
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber, DSL
    Availability: 83%
  • 4. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Ideal, SD

In Ideal, South Dakota, Viasat Internet offers 100% coverage through its satellite connection. Despite this, its maximum download speed of 12 Mbps is on the lower side. Viasat starts at $69.99 per month, which might suit users preferring complete coverage over higher speed.

Hughesnet and Starlink also provide reliable options. Hughesnet matches Viasat with 100% satellite coverage but offers a better maximum download speed of 100 Mbps and a more affordable starting price of $49.99 per month. Starlink delivers the fastest speeds at 220 Mbps but comes with a steeper starting price of $120 per month. Both providers ensure complete satellite coverage, making them viable depending on the speed needs and budget of residents. In Ideal, other connection types are limited, highlighting the significance of these satellite services.

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
83.02000000000001%

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Provider Connection Types in Ideal, SD

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Ideal, SD
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
11.020000000000001%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
75.59%

List of Internet Providers in Ideal, SD

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 12 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications Fiber, DSL 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Ideal, 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
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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