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Internet Providers in Pierre, South Dakota

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Home Internet in 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
    80 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 23.1%
  • 4. Midco
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber, Cable
    Availability: 73.1%
  • 5. Venture
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 26.2%
  • WispWest.net
    Speeds Up To
    55 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 41.6%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.9%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 16.9%

Best Internet Providers in Pierre, SD

In Pierre, South Dakota, the leading internet providers are Viasat Internet, Hughesnet, and CenturyLink. Viasat delivers a satellite connection with 100% coverage. It offers a maximum download speed of 12 Mbps, starting at $69.99 per month. Although not the fastest, Viasat’s wide reach ensures access even in remote areas.

Hughesnet also uses satellite technology and matches Viasat’s 100% coverage. However, Hughesnet stands out with a faster download speed of 100 Mbps and a lower starting price of $49.99 per month. This speed and cost-effectiveness make Hughesnet a strong option for residents.

CenturyLink provides a DSL connection with 23.10% coverage. It offers a maximum download speed of 80 Mbps, starting at $55 per month. While its coverage is limited, CenturyLink remains a viable choice for those in its service area.

Satellite internet, provided by Viasat and Hughesnet, offers universal accessibility in Pierre. Hughesnet and CenturyLink balance price and performance within their respective coverage zones.

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
  • Midco
  • Venture
73.13%

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Provider Connection Types in Pierre, SD

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in 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
21.279999999999998%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
70.97%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
29.54%

List of Internet Providers in Pierre, SD

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 12 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
CenturyLink DSL 80 Mbps
Midco Fiber, Cable 5 Gbps
Venture Fiber 1 Gbps
WispWest.net Fixed Wireless 55 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps

Internet Providers in 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 80 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
Venture Communications $68.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
WispWest.net $48.41/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 55 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
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet

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