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Internet Providers in Akaska, South Dakota

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Home Internet in Akaska, SD

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    12 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 21.3%
  • 3. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 21.3%
  • Venture
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 95.4%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Akaska, SD

In Akaska, South Dakota, Viasat Internet tops the rankings. It offers a satellite connection that covers 100% of the town, ensuring internet access for all residents. With maximum download speeds of 12 Mbps and prices starting at $69.99 per month, Viasat suits basic internet needs. Its extensive coverage, even in remote areas, stands as a significant advantage.

HughesNet also provides 100% satellite coverage in Akaska with faster speeds up to 100 Mbps and a more affordable starting price of $49.99 per month. Starlink, offering the fastest speeds at 220 Mbps, charges $120 per month but guarantees full coverage.

Akaska depends on these satellite providers due to the absence of DSL and fiber. Fixed wireless reaches only 5% of the town's residents. This reliance on satellite internet highlights its crucial role in serving areas lacking traditional wired connections.

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
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Venture
95.38%

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Provider Connection Types in Akaska, SD

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Akaska, 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
95.05%

List of Internet Providers in Akaska, SD

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 12 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 415 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Venture Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Akaska, 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
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 415 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
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Venture Communications $68.95/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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