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Internet Providers in Lead, South Dakota

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Home Internet in Lead, SD

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    72 - 245 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 22.8%
  • 3. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. CenturyLink
    Speeds Up To
    60 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 54.2%
  • 5. Bluepeak
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 77.2%
  • XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 22.8%
  • Midco
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber, Cable
    Availability: 55%
  • WispWest.net
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 17%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Lead, SD

CenturyLink provides DSL internet to 54.20% of Lead, South Dakota. Offering maximum download speeds of 60 Mbps, it suits moderate browsing, streaming, and basic downloading needs. Starting at $55 per month, it strikes a balance between speed and cost for Lead residents.

Viasat Internet delivers satellite service across all of Lead with 100% coverage. Offering speeds up to 150 Mbps, Viasat outpaces CenturyLink but starts at a higher price of $99.99 per month. This makes Viasat a viable option, especially in remote areas where DSL or fiber internet might not reach.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Bluepeak
  • Midco
77.25%

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Provider Connection Types in Lead, SD

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Lead, SD
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
50.660000000000004%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
57.879999999999995%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
1.71%

List of Internet Providers in Lead, SD

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 245 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
CenturyLink DSL 60 Mbps
Bluepeak Cable 1 Gbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Midco Fiber, Cable 5 Gbps
WispWest.net Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Lead, SD

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 245 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
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
Bluepeak $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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 50 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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