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Internet Providers in Parkston, South Dakota

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Home Internet in Parkston, 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. Santel
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 99.3%
  • 4. Fort Randall Cable Systems
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 66.9%
  • 5. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 14.7%

Best Internet Providers in Parkston, SD

Viasat Internet serves Parkston, South Dakota, with a satellite connection, covering 100% of the city. Residents can access Viasat’s services no matter where they are. The provider offers a maximum download speed of 12 Mbps, with plans starting at $69.99 per month. Though its speeds are slower compared to others, Viasat ensures reliable internet access throughout the city.

HughesNet also provides full coverage in Parkston with its satellite connection. It offers a substantially higher maximum download speed of 100 Mbps at a lower starting price of $49.99 per month. HughesNet's faster speeds make it an appealing alternative. While Parkston lacks DSL, fiber, and fixed wireless options, both Viasat and HughesNet meet the city's connectivity needs. HughesNet may provide better value due to its speed and cost, but both providers guarantee comprehensive coverage.

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
  • Fort Randall Cable Systems
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
  • Santel
99.33%

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Provider Connection Types in Parkston, SD

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Parkston, 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
92.92%

List of Internet Providers in Parkston, SD

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 12 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Santel Fiber 1 Gbps
Fort Randall Cable Systems Cable 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps

Internet Providers in Parkston, 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
Santel Communications $69/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Fort Randall Cable Systems $51.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 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

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