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Internet Providers in Scotland, South Dakota

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Home Internet in Scotland, 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
    Availability: 94.8%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Scotland, SD

In Scotland, South Dakota, Viasat Internet ranks as the top provider. Viasat offers a satellite connection with a download speed of 12 Mbps, starting at $69.99 per month. With 100% coverage, every resident can access Viasat's services. While not the fastest, Viasat's wide availability ensures reliability.

Following Viasat, Hughesnet provides a satellite connection with 100% coverage in the city. Hughesnet offers a higher download speed of 100 Mbps, starting at $49.99 per month. This combination of speed and affordability makes Hughesnet appealing for many users.

Starlink, in third place, also delivers a satellite connection with 100% coverage. Starlink offers the highest download speed at 220 Mbps, but its plans start at $120 per month. Though more expensive, it's ideal for users needing faster speeds.

Scotland lacks DSL and fiber connections, but cable covers 98% and fixed wireless 3%. Providers like Viasat, Hughesnet, and Starlink effectively bridge the gap with their comprehensive satellite coverage.

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
94.82000000000001%

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Provider Connection Types in Scotland, SD

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Scotland, 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
98.08%

List of Internet Providers in Scotland, SD

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

Internet Providers in Scotland, 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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