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Internet Providers in Walker, South Dakota

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Home Internet in Walker, SD

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    12 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
    (844) 912-2812
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  • 2. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
    (844) 902-3107
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  • 3. West River Telecommunications Cooperative
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 27.8%
    (701) 748-2211
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  • 4. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
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  • Standing Rock Telecom
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 72.2%
    (701) 854-7098
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Best Internet Providers in Walker, SD

In Walker, South Dakota, Viasat Internet and HughesNet dominate as internet service providers. Viasat offers a satellite connection with 100% community coverage. Users enjoy a maximum download speed of 12 Mbps, suitable for basic browsing and standard-definition streaming. Prices start at $69.99 per month, making it a reliable yet somewhat pricey choice.

HughesNet follows closely with its satellite connection covering 100% of Walker. It stands out with a higher maximum download speed of 100 Mbps and a more affordable starting price of $49.99 per month. This makes HughesNet ideal for activities requiring faster speeds, such as video conferencing and high-definition streaming.

Despite full satellite coverage, many areas in Walker lack DSL, cable, and fiber connections. Starlink offers an alternative with impressive speeds up to 220 Mbps through its satellite service. However, its starting price of $120 per month positions it as a premium option for those needing high bandwidth.

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
  • Standing Rock Telecom
 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
  • West River Telecommunications Cooperative
 27.779999999999998%

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Provider Connection Types in Walker, SD

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Walker, 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
 29.409999999999997%

List of Internet Providers in Walker, SD

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 12 Mbps
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Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
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West River Telecommunications Cooperative Fiber 1 Gbps
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Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
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Standing Rock Telecom Fixed Wireless 10 Mbps
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Internet Providers in Walker, 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
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Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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West River Telecommunications Cooperative $79.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
(701) 748-2211
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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  • * Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
  • ** Our star ratings are calculated based on user reviews collected on BroadbandNow.com and through our independent survey. A provider must have a minimum of 50 such reviews before we assign a star rating.