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Internet Providers in Watertown, South Dakota

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Home Internet in Watertown, SD

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    12 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 58.2%
  • 3. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. CenturyLink
    Speeds Up To
    80 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 35.9%
  • 5. Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 9.3%
  • 6. Midco
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber, Fixed Wireless, Cable
    Availability: 84.4%
  • 7. Bluepeak
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 78.8%
  • 8. 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: 58.2%

Best Internet Providers in Watertown, SD

CenturyLink serves 35.90% of Watertown, South Dakota, with DSL connections, offering speeds up to 80 Mbps. Starting at $55 per month, it provides a balance between cost and speed, suitable for streaming, online gaming, and remote work. Though its coverage isn't the widest, it remains a viable choice for many residents.

Viasat Internet covers 100% of Watertown with satellite connections but offers lower maximum speeds of 12 Mbps starting at $69.99 per month. This option is less ideal for high-demand activities but crucial where other connections aren't available. Watertown residents can choose from DSL, fiber, fixed wireless, and satellite connections, ensuring a range of options tailored to their internet needs.

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
  • EarthLink
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative
  • Midco
  • Bluepeak
84.37%

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Provider Connection Types in Watertown, SD

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Watertown, SD
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
29.84%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
84.31%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
6.98%

List of Internet Providers in Watertown, SD

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 12 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
CenturyLink DSL 80 Mbps
Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative Fiber 1 Gbps
Midco Fiber, Fixed Wireless, Cable 5 Gbps
Bluepeak Cable 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Watertown, 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
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
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
Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative $64.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Midco $29/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, Cable
Bluepeak $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
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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