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Internet Providers in Mellette, South Dakota

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Home Internet in Mellette, SD

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    12 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: 84.3%
  • 3. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 19.6%
  • 4. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. James Valley Telecommunications
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fixed Wireless, Fiber
    Availability: 43.3%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 19.6%

Best Internet Providers in Mellette, SD

In Mellette, South Dakota, Viasat Internet stands out as a key provider. Offering satellite connections with full citywide coverage, every household can access its services. However, the maximum download speed is just 12 Mbps, which may be limiting for streaming or gaming. The starting price is $69.99 per month. Viasat caters primarily to remote or underserved areas where DSL or cable is unavailable.

EarthLink 5G Home Internet ranks second, delivering much higher speeds of up to 100 Mbps with a starting price of $39.95 per month. Its coverage, however, is limited to 19.60%. This makes EarthLink a viable option for those within its range, providing excellent speed at a lower cost. In Mellette, satellite connections guarantee full coverage in areas where fiber is non-existent and DSL and cable reach only 43% and 44% of the residents, respectively. EarthLink's 5G services are starting to bridge the gap for consumers needing faster and more reliable internet.

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
  • Always ON
100%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • T-Mobile
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • James Valley Telecommunications
43.32%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Mellette, SD

Provider Connection Types in Mellette, SD

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Mellette, SD
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
42.730000000000004%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
43.62%

List of Internet Providers in Mellette, SD

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 12 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 245 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
James Valley Telecommunications DSL, Fixed Wireless, Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Mellette, 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
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
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 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
James Valley Telecommunications $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fixed Wireless, Fiber
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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