Internet Providers in Whitewood, SD
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Residential Internet Statistics for Whitewood, SD
| Internet Providers: | 10 |
|---|---|
| Internet Plans: | 11 |
| Fastest Speed Available: | 1,000 Mbps |
| Average Plan Price: | $58.16 |
Most Popular Residential Internet Providers in Whitewood, South Dakota
47% Available
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Internet Access in Whitewood, South Dakota
There are two broadband options for Whitewood residents: Viasat Internet (formerly Exede) and HughesNet. Viasat mostly offers Satellite service. They have speeds up to 100 Mbps and availability in close to one hundred percent of the population. HughesNet offers Satellite, with coverage in near one hundred percent of Whitewood.
The Internet packages listed here are manually collected by our research team.
30.95 percent of the Whitewood area is stuck with one or fewer Internet choices. Aside from these underserved areas, the average resident can find 2 providers to choose from. Addresses with more competition usually see reduced pricing as these providers are incentivized to upgrade network infrastructure to win subscribers.
As might be expected for cities with Whitewood'ssomewhat low level of broadband service competitiveness, the average download speeds in Whitewood fall under the South Dakota average. The current average speed in Whitewood in the past twelve months is 0 Mbps.
While the main ISPs are Viasat and HughesNet, Vast Broadband also serves Whitewood with a maximum speed of 1,000 Mbps. Providers such as Celerity Networks can connect their subscribers to as much as 40 Mbps via direct wireless hardware. See the interactive map below to see how many options residents have at a granular level, or the "Download Speeds" tab to compare how Viasat compares with other Whitewood options in real-world speed tests.
- There are 10 internet providers in Whitewood with 8 of those offering residential service
- Whitewood is the 88th most connected city in South Dakota ahead of Lead and Deadwood, but behind Sturgis, Spearfish, and Belle Fourche.
Internet Statistics 2021
31.0% of consumers in Whitewood
500 People Only have access to 1 or fewer wired internet providers available at their address.This data is calculated from FCC datasets which providers are legally required to supply twice a year. We further validate this data for accuracy.
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Summary Of Fastest Internet Providers In Whitewood, South Dakota
| Provider | Speed | Type | Time To Download 1 GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vast Broadband | 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 8s |
| Midco | 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 8s |
| Viasat Internet (formerly Exede) | 100 Mbps | Satellite | 1m 21s |
| CenturyLink | 60 Mbps | DSL | 2m 16s |
| West River Cooperative Telephone Company | 150 Mbps | Fiber | 54s |
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | Satellite | 5m 27s |
Summary of Internet Providers Availability in Whitewood, South Dakota
- Vast Broadband - 69.2% Availability in Whitewood - Speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
- Midco - 54.0% Availability in Whitewood - Speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
- CenturyLink - 47.0% Availability in Whitewood - Speeds up to 60 Mbps
- West River Cooperative Telephone Company - 1.9% Availability in Whitewood - Speeds up to 150 Mbps
- Viasat - 100.0% Availability in Whitewood - Speeds up to 100 Mbps
- HughesNet - 100.0% Availability in Whitewood - Speeds up to 25 Mbps
Internet Provider Competition Map For Whitewood
The “Connected” metric is a citywide average based on FCC data showing the density of broadband options at the census block level.
This statistic is drawn from the population in census blocks not served by at least one wired broadband provider.
This coverage statistic is based on a mix of FCC and private provider reporting in the past two quarters.
25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload is the minimum speed for an Internet connection to be classified as “Broadband” by the FCC.
Data Caps in Whitewood
Many Internet companies have added data caps on home WiFi and Internet packages. Some Internet providers in the area — CenturyLink included — have plans with data caps. Data caps as a trend vary quite a bit. They typically can be anywhere from 250GB up to a Terabyte. The majority of residential Internet data caps are quite high, meaning they don't affect most customers. CenturyLink customers in Whitewood are advised to confirm data limitations when purchasing service. Don't presume them based on statements online.