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Internet Providers in Fort Meade, South Dakota

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Home Internet in Fort Meade, SD
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Hughesnet
    • CenturyLink
    • XNET WiFi
    • Midco
    • WispWest.net
    • Starlink
    • Select All
  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. CenturyLink
    Speeds Up To
    80 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Midco
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 94.6%
  • 7. WispWest.net
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 65.4%
  • 8. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Fort Meade, SD

In Fort Meade, South Dakota's recreational area, Viasat Internet stands out as the leading provider. They offer a satellite connection with complete coverage, ensuring every resident can access their service. Viasat delivers download speeds up to 150 Mbps, competitive for satellite internet. Their plans start at $99.99 per month. This may seem high, but it offers strong value considering their extensive coverage and speed. In an area with minimal DSL and cable connectivity, Viasat's service is crucial for staying connected.

HughesNet follows closely behind Viasat, also offering satellite internet with 100% coverage. HughesNet provides maximum download speeds of 100 Mbps, which is slightly lower than Viasat. But HughesNet’s $49.99 starting price makes it a more affordable alternative for those not needing the higher speeds. Fiber connections cover 96% of the area, but satellite remains vital due to its universal availability. In a place where fixed wireless service reaches only 71% and DSL and cable options are scarce, both Viasat and HughesNet ensure reliable internet for residents and visitors.

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
  • WispWest.net
65.45%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • 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
  • Midco
94.55%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Fort Meade, South Dakota

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Provider Connection Types in Fort Meade, SD

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Fort Meade, SD
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
1.82%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
96.36%

Internet Providers in Fort Meade, SD

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $79.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 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
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Midco $29/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
WispWest.net $48.41/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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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