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Internet Providers in Wakpala, South Dakota

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Home Internet in Wakpala, 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. West River Telecommunications Cooperative
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. Standing Rock Telecom
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 56%

Best Internet Providers in Wakpala, SD

Residents of Wakpala, South Dakota, have several solid internet service options. West River Telecommunications Cooperative offers the fastest service with a fiber connection and speeds up to 1 Gbps. Starting at $79.95 per month, their plan provides unmatched high-speed internet and covers 100% of the area. This makes it ideal for those who prioritize speed.

Viasat Internet and Hughesnet also serve Wakpala, both offering 100% coverage with satellite connections. Hughesnet presents a more affordable option with speeds up to 100 Mbps and a starting price of $49.99 per month. Viasat, while comprehensive in coverage, delivers slower speeds at 12 Mbps with plans starting at $69.99 per month. These providers are crucial for areas lacking DSL and fiber infrastructure, except for that provided by West River Telecommunications Cooperative.

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
  • Standing Rock Telecom
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
  • West River Telecommunications Cooperative
100%

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Provider Connection Types in Wakpala, SD

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Wakpala, 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
100%

List of Internet Providers in Wakpala, SD

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 12 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
West River Telecommunications Cooperative Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Standing Rock Telecom Fixed Wireless 10 Mbps

Internet Providers in Wakpala, 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
West River Telecommunications Cooperative $79.95/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

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