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Internet Providers in Howard, South Dakota

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Home Internet in Howard, SD

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    12 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Alliance Communications
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 91.5%
  • 4. Santel
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 5.6%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Howard, SD

The residents of Howard in South Dakota can choose from three leading internet service providers: Alliance Communications, Viasat Internet, and Hughesnet. Alliance Communications, the provider with the fastest speeds of up to 1 Gbps, renders service to 87% of the city using a fiber connection. The starting price is just $49.95 per month, making Alliance Communications the go-to for high-data users like online gamers and households using multiple devices at once.

On the other hand, Viasat Internet and Hughesnet offer comprehensive coverage catering to all of Howard. With satellite connections at their disposal, Viasat provides a maximum download speed of 10 Mbps at a monthly starting price of $49.99, perfect for customers who look beyond speed and value extensive coverage. Hughesnet, offering slightly higher speeds up to 25 Mbps (also through satellite connectivity), keeps the starting price the same at $49.99 per month.

Meanwhile, Alliance Communication's fiber-based plans serve 91% of the Howard community, offering them stunning speed and reliability. Through the satellite coverage of Viasat and Hughesnet, every citizen of Howard gets uninterrupted internet access, no matter where they are in the city.

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
  • Santel
91.51%

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Provider Connection Types in Howard, SD

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Howard, 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
91.31%

List of Internet Providers in Howard, SD

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 12 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Alliance Communications Fiber 1 Gbps
Santel Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Howard, 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
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Alliance Communications $49.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Santel Communications $69/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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