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Internet Providers in Prairie City, South Dakota

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Home Internet in Prairie City, SD
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • Hughesnet
    • Consolidated Telcom
    • West River Cooperative Telephone Company
    • 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. Consolidated Telcom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 31%
  • 4. West River Cooperative Telephone Company
    Speeds Up To
    250 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 69%
  • 5. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Prairie City, SD

Viasat Internet dominates Prairie City, South Dakota, with its 100% satellite coverage. Everyone in the community can access its services, but the maximum download speed of 12 Mbps might be a drawback for some, especially those needing high-speed internet for streaming or gaming. The service starts at $69.99 per month, which may seem pricey considering the speed.

Hughesnet also provides satellite internet with 100% coverage in Prairie City. It offers much higher maximum download speeds of 100 Mbps, making it a better choice for faster internet needs. Hughesnet’s services start at $49.99 per month, making it a more affordable option with quicker speeds compared to Viasat.

Despite Viasat and Hughesnet's comprehensive satellite coverage, residents lack access to other connection types like DSL, fiber, or fixed wireless. This limitation leaves satellite internet as the only choice, though both providers effectively respond to the community's needs with their extensive reach.

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
  • West River Cooperative Telephone Company
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Consolidated Telcom
31%

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Provider Connection Types in Prairie City, SD

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Prairie City, 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
100%

Internet Providers in Prairie City, 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
Consolidated Telcom $39.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
West River Cooperative Telephone Company $71/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 250 Mbps 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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