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Internet Providers in Carthage, South Dakota

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Home Internet in Carthage, SD
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • Hughesnet
    • CenturyLink
    • Alliance Communications
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    12 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. CenturyLink
    Speeds Up To
    80 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Alliance Communications
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 86.5%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Carthage, SD

Viasat Internet ranks as the top internet provider in Carthage, South Dakota. It offers 100% coverage through a satellite connection, ensuring that everyone in the area can access its services. Viasat delivers a maximum download speed of 12 Mbps, suitable for general browsing and light streaming but less ideal for more demanding internet activities. The starting price is $69.99 per month, making it a pricier option given the speed.

Hughesnet is the second-ranked provider, also offering 100% coverage via satellite. Hughesnet provides a much faster maximum download speed of up to 100 Mbps, facilitating smoother streaming, online gaming, and larger file downloads. Its services start at $49.99 per month, offering better value for the speed compared to Viasat.

The extensive coverage from both Viasat and Hughesnet ensures reliable internet access for Carthage residents, despite lacking DSL and fiber connections. Fixed wireless and cable options are available but do not cover the entire city as comprehensively.

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
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Alliance Communications
86.50999999999999%

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Provider Connection Types in Carthage, SD

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Carthage, SD
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
0.3%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
82.67%

Internet Providers in Carthage, SD

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $49.99/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 80 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
Alliance Communications $49.95/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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