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Internet Providers in Stratford, South Dakota

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Home Internet in Stratford, 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. NVC
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber, Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 6.7%
  • 4. James Valley Telecommunications
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless, Fiber
    Availability: 46.1%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Stratford, SD

James Valley Telecommunications, located in Stratford, South Dakota, boasts high-speed internet with extensive coverage. They supply 90% of the market, offering fiber connections and fixed wireless. Download speeds reach a blazingly fast 1 Gbps, perfect for online gaming or streaming, starting at a cost-effective $55 per month.

Two satellite providers, Viasat Internet and Hughesnet, further enhance internet availability in Stratford. Viasat ranks second, providing town-wide coverage with download speeds topping out at 10 Mbps for a reasonable $49.99 per month. Hughesnet rivals Viasat, also ticking the box for 100% coverage, with top speeds of 25 Mbps.

Though the town lacks cable and DSL connections, these three providers ensure no areas lack coverage, reinforcing Stratford's comprehensive internet connectivity.

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
  • NVC
  • James Valley Telecommunications
46.07%

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Provider Connection Types in Stratford, SD

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Stratford, 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
45.050000000000004%

List of Internet Providers in Stratford, SD

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 12 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
NVC Fiber, Fixed Wireless 1 Gbps
James Valley Telecommunications Fixed Wireless, Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Stratford, 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
Northern Valley Communications $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, Fixed Wireless
James Valley Telecommunications $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless, 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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