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Internet Providers in Houghton, South Dakota

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Home Internet in Houghton, SD
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • Hughesnet
    • James Valley Telecommunications
    • 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. James Valley Telecommunications
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL, Fixed Wireless, Fiber
    Availability: 37.5%
  • 4. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Houghton, SD

In Houghton, South Dakota, Viasat Internet provides complete coverage with a satellite connection, reaching every corner of the community. This service offers a maximum download speed of 12 Mbps and starts at $69.99 per month. Viasat's comprehensive coverage ensures even residents in remote areas have internet access. Due to limited DSL, cable, and fiber services, Viasat plays a crucial role, especially where fixed wireless options fall short.

HughesNet also covers 100% of Houghton via satellite. It offers a higher maximum download speed of 100 Mbps at a more affordable starting price of $49.99 per month, making it an appealing choice for those needing faster speeds. While fixed wireless technology nearly blankets the community, only 27% of residents can access DSL, and just 25% have cable available. With no fiber options and varying fixed wireless quality, both Viasat and HughesNet provide essential internet services, ensuring viable options for all residents.

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
  • James Valley Telecommunications
37.5%

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Provider Connection Types in Houghton, SD

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Houghton, SD
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
26.6%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
25%

Internet Providers in Houghton, 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
James Valley Telecommunications $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fixed Wireless, 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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