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Internet Providers in Platte, South Dakota

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Home Internet in Platte, 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. Midstate
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 98.4%
  • 4. 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: 11.6%

Best Internet Providers in Platte, SD

In Platte, South Dakota, Viasat Internet holds the top provider spot. Offering satellite connection with 100% coverage, Viasat ensures every resident can access its services. It provides a maximum download speed of 12 Mbps, starting at $69.99 per month. Despite modest speeds, Viasat’s extensive coverage makes it a reliable choice, especially in remote areas where other connections might fail.

HughesNet stands as the second major satellite provider, covering the entire city with 100% availability. It offers a much higher maximum download speed of 100 Mbps for a starting price of $49.99 per month, delivering better value in terms of speed and cost.

Always ON, using a fixed wireless connection, comes in third. With limited coverage of 11.6%, it offers a maximum download speed of 25 Mbps, beginning at $60 per month. This option suits those within its coverage area who need higher speeds than Viasat's but don’t have access to HughesNet. While satellite internet excels in availability, fixed wireless struggles with limited reach but can offer competitive speeds.

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
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Midstate
98.4%

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Provider Connection Types in Platte, SD

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Platte, SD
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
85.92%

List of Internet Providers in Platte, SD

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 12 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Midstate Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Platte, 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
Midstate Communications $74.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 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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