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Internet Providers in Vale, South Dakota

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Home Internet in Vale, 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
    60 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 6.8%
  • 4. West River Cooperative Telephone Company
    Speeds Up To
    250 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 77.4%
  • WispWest.net
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 5.5%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Vale, SD

Viasat Internet covers all of Vale, South Dakota, offering satellite connections with download speeds up to 12 Mbps. Service starts at $69.99 per month. It's a solid choice for residents, especially in remote areas, seeking reliable internet. Yet, its 12 Mbps speed may not satisfy users with higher speed requirements.

Hughesnet also provides satellite internet with 100% coverage in Vale. It offers faster download speeds at 100 Mbps and a cheaper starting price of $49.99 per month. This makes Hughesnet a competitive option for households needing better performance and affordability.

On the other hand, CenturyLink offers DSL connections with speeds up to 60 Mbps. However, it only covers 6.8% of Vale. For those within its limited service area, CenturyLink's DSL could be a preferable alternative to satellite. The overall internet coverage in Vale mainly consists of satellite services due to its rural nature and the limited reach of DSL options.

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
  • West River Cooperative Telephone Company
  • Starlink
100%

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Provider Connection Types in Vale, SD

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Vale, SD
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
6.15%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
76.92%

List of Internet Providers in Vale, SD

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 12 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
CenturyLink DSL 60 Mbps
West River Cooperative Telephone Company Fiber 250 Mbps
WispWest.net Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Vale, 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 60 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
West River Cooperative Telephone Company $71/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 250 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
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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