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Internet Providers in Summit, South Dakota

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Home Internet in Summit, 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. Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 9.5%
  • 4. Midco
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 26.8%
  • RC Technologies
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 89.4%
  • 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: 5.4%

Best Internet Providers in Summit, SD

In Summit, South Dakota, RC Technologies and Viasat Internet hold the top spots as internet service providers. RC Technologies has the major share, providing fiber and fixed wireless connections to 87% of Summit. It delivers an impressive maximum download speed of 500 Mbps, catering especially to users that need fast, reliable internet for tasks like streaming, gaming, or working remotely. With plans starting at a reasonable $105 per month, RC Technologies proves valuable to high-demand users.

On the other hand, Viasat Internet guarantees satellite coverage to the whole of Summit, thus enabling internet access even in the town's most outlying areas. Though its maximum download speed of 10 Mbps lags behind RC Technologies, the comprehensive coverage, coupled with an affordable monthly starting price of $49.99, makes Viasat an appealing choice for many residents. It offers a practical solution to those dwelling in areas often overlooked by other providers, or those preferring a satellite connection. Therefore, Summit residents largely rely on either fiber, which extensively covers the town, or satellite connectivity, which spans the entire area.

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
  • Midco
  • RC Technologies
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative
9.54%

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Provider Connection Types in Summit, SD

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Summit, SD
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
0.27%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
90.98%

List of Internet Providers in Summit, SD

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 12 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative Fiber 1 Gbps
Midco Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
RC Technologies Fiber 500 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps

Internet Providers in Summit, 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
Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative $64.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Midco $39/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
RC Technologies $89/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 500 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
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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