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Internet Providers in Plankinton, South Dakota

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Home Internet in Plankinton, SD
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • Golden West Telecommunications
    • Santel
    • 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: 6%
  • 3. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 6%
  • Golden West Telecommunications
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 88.5%
  • Santel
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 8.3%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Plankinton, SD

In Plankinton, South Dakota, Viasat Internet offers extensive coverage with a satellite connection that reaches 100% of the city. Viasat provides a maximum download speed of 12 Mbps, starting at $69.99 per month. HughesNet also boasts full city coverage but outshines Viasat with a maximum download speed of 100 Mbps at a lower starting price of $49.99 per month. Starlink, although higher-priced at $120 per month, offers the fastest speed of 220 Mbps with city-wide coverage.

Satellite internet remains the most universal solution in Plankinton due to its complete availability. While cable services cover 96% of the area and fixed wireless reaches just 2%, satellite providers fill crucial gaps, particularly where DSL and fiber are absent. Viasat, HughesNet, and Starlink play a vital role in ensuring reliable internet access throughout Plankinton, even in underserved locales.

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
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Golden West Telecommunications
  • Santel
88.47%

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Provider Connection Types in Plankinton, SD

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Plankinton, 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
95.55%

Internet Providers in Plankinton, 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
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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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