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Internet Providers in Porcupine, South Dakota

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Home Internet in Porcupine, SD

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 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. Golden West Telecommunications
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber, Cable, DSL
    Availability: 79%
  • 4. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Porcupine, SD

Golden West Telecommunications comes out on top as one of the first choices for internet services in Porcupine, South Dakota. Its fiber, cable, and DSL connections provide robust download speeds of up to 250 Mbps — pleasing to gamers, HD streamers, and home-workers. Covering about 74% of the community, it offers diverse plans at an attractive starting point of $59.95 per month.

In addition to Golden West, residents also have robust alternatives in Viasat Internet and Hughesnet. Viasat's satellite internet services cover the entire area — a plus for regions with fewer wired connections. Although its top download speed lands at 30 Mbps, a lower rate compared to Golden West, its competitive starting cost of $49.99 per month makes it a valuable choice for those prioritizing availability over speed.

Similarly, Hughesnet, another satellite provider, blankets the whole community at roughly the same starting price. Offering up to 25 Mbps of download speeds, it's enough for basic browser surfers and streamers. Even in areas lacking high-speed connectivity, these two providers ensure reliable internet access in Porcupine.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Golden West Telecommunications
79.05%

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Provider Connection Types in Porcupine, SD

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Porcupine, SD
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
73.85000000000001%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
23%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
12.11%

List of Internet Providers in Porcupine, SD

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications Fiber, Cable, DSL 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Porcupine, SD

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 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
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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