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Internet Providers in
Fort Pierre, SD

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Home Internet in Fort Pierre, SD
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Verizon
    • Hughesnet
    • CenturyLink
    • XNET WiFi
    • Golden West Telecommunications
    • Midco
    • WispWest.net
    • 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. 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: 77.7%
  • 3. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 55.7%
  • 4. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. CenturyLink
    Speeds Up To
    80 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 93.9%
  • 6. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 34.4%
  • 7. Golden West Telecommunications
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 9.7%
  • 8. Midco
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber, Cable
    Availability: 68.3%
  • 9. WispWest.net
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 46.6%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.7%

Best Internet Providers in Fort Pierre, SD

In Fort Pierre, South Dakota, Viasat Internet delivers 100% coverage with its satellite connection. Residents access download speeds up to 12 Mbps, suitable for basic web activities. The monthly price starts at $69.99, which might seem high for the speed offered. Despite this, Viasat's complete coverage ensures reliability where other connections might fall short.

HughesNet, the second-ranked provider, also offers full satellite coverage in Fort Pierre. HughesNet provides download speeds up to 100 Mbps, ideal for bandwidth-intensive tasks like streaming and video calls. Starting at $49.99 per month, HughesNet combines higher speeds with a lower price, making it an appealing choice.

Broadly speaking, satellite services cover all of Fort Pierre, while DSL and fiber connections are less common. CenturyLink, for example, covers only 26.1% of the city with its DSL service. It offers a maximum speed of 60 Mbps and starts at $55 per month.

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
  • WispWest.net
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Golden West Telecommunications
  • Midco
68.28%

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Provider Connection Types in Fort Pierre, SD

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Fort Pierre, SD
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
24.88%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
64.48%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
11.63%

Internet Providers in Fort Pierre, 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
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 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
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 5 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, Cable
WispWest.net $48.41/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $80/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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