Despite being largely rural, in South Dakota, 96.8% of the population can get Internet at speeds as high as 10 Mbps. Yet 27% of South Dakota still has no Internet. Surprisingly this is an average state level of the percentage of those without Internet. There are many states with much higher rates.
In South Dakota, Internet technology is widely available. 78.8% of the population has DSL access. 73.3% has cable Internet options. 99.9% has wireless Internet available to them. 40.6% has fiber Internet as a choice. More than 43% of individual can choose from 3 or more Internet service providers serving their area. This choice helps residents find a good fit.
21.40%
Population with faster than 1 Gbps available.
32.30%
Population with only 100 Mbps speeds or less available.
13.70%
Population with only 25 Mbps speeds or less available.
27 Mbps
Average internet download speed across the state
3.80%
Population with no wired internet access available.
96.20%
Population with wired internet access available.
31.00%
Population underserved with minimum service options available
25
Average broadband score for South Dakota
| Cities in South Dakota | Providers | Speeds (down/up) | Speeds (down/up) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen, SD | 13 | 5 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 34 Mbps / 5 Mbps | 35 |
| Agency Village, SD | 6 | 1 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 184 Mbps / 169 Mbps | 100 |
| Alcester, SD | 8 | 200 Mbps / 100 Mbps | 39 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 26 |
| Alexandria, SD | 9 | 150 Mbps / 100 Mbps | 29 Mbps / 18 Mbps | 26 |
| Antelope, SD | 6 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 23 Mbps / 3 Mbps | 21 |
| Arlington, SD | 9 | 5 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 29 Mbps / 4 Mbps | 24 |
| Armour, SD | 6 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 23 Mbps / 3 Mbps | 21 |
| Artesian, SD | 6 | 150 Mbps / 20 Mbps | 26 Mbps / 5 Mbps | 17 |
| Ashland Heights, SD | 13 | 5 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 33 Mbps / 4 Mbps | 32 |
| Aurora, SD | 8 | 150 Mbps / 20 Mbps | 44 Mbps / 5 Mbps | 27 |
| Avon, SD | 6 | 150 Mbps / 16 Mbps | 25 Mbps / 3 Mbps | 21 |
| Baltic, SD | 14 | 200 Mbps / 100 Mbps | 30 Mbps / 10 Mbps | 29 |
| Bath, SD | 10 | 5 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 40 Mbps / 4 Mbps | 37 |
| Belle Fourche, SD | 10 | 5 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 52 Mbps / 6 Mbps | 35 |
| Beresford, SD | 11 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 16 Mbps / 2 Mbps | 24 |
| Big Stone City, SD | 14 | 200 Mbps / 20 Mbps | 26 Mbps / 7 Mbps | 22 |
| Black Hawk, SD | 6 | 5 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 33 Mbps / 1 Mbps | N/A |
| Blackhawk, SD | 13 | 5 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 38 Mbps / 5 Mbps | 34 |
| Blucksberg Mountain, SD | 7 | 200 Mbps / 20 Mbps | 67 Mbps / 7 Mbps | 30 |
| Box Elder, SD | 14 | 5 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 31 Mbps / 4 Mbps | 42 |
| Brandon, SD | 11 | 150 Mbps / 100 Mbps | 24 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 18 |
| Bridgewater, SD | 6 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 23 Mbps / 3 Mbps | 21 |
| Britton, SD | 7 | 1 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 158 Mbps / 145 Mbps | 100 |
| Brookings, SD | 17 | 1 Gbps / 50 Mbps | 54 Mbps / 8 Mbps | 39 |
| Burke, SD | 6 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 26 Mbps / 4 Mbps | 22 |
| Canistota, SD | 7 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 20 Mbps / 3 Mbps | 21 |
| Canton, SD | 15 | 5 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 34 Mbps / 4 Mbps | 32 |
| Castlewood, SD | 9 | 150 Mbps / 20 Mbps | 40 Mbps / 10 Mbps | 25 |
| Centerville, SD | 8 | 200 Mbps / 20 Mbps | 37 Mbps / 4 Mbps | 27 |
| Chamberlain, SD | 13 | 5 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 17 Mbps / 10 Mbps | 27 |
| Chancellor, SD | 10 | 200 Mbps / 20 Mbps | 26 Mbps / 3 Mbps | 18 |
| Clark, SD | 7 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 28 Mbps / 3 Mbps | 19 |
| Clear Lake, SD | 7 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 29 Mbps / 3 Mbps | 19 |
| Colman, SD | 11 | 200 Mbps / 20 Mbps | 43 Mbps / 9 Mbps | 26 |
| Colome, SD | 8 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 19 Mbps / 3 Mbps | 22 |
| Colonial Pine Hills, SD | 13 | 5 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 42 Mbps / 6 Mbps | 33 |
| Colton, SD | 10 | 200 Mbps / 20 Mbps | 32 Mbps / 3 Mbps | 30 |
| Corsica, SD | 6 | 150 Mbps / 17 Mbps | 23 Mbps / 3 Mbps | 21 |
| Crooks, SD | 11 | 200 Mbps / 100 Mbps | 37 Mbps / 12 Mbps | 26 |
| Custer, SD | 6 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 23 Mbps / 3 Mbps | 21 |
| Dakota Dunes, SD | 16 | 5 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 93 Mbps / 19 Mbps | 59 |
| De Smet, SD | 9 | 5 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 29 Mbps / 4 Mbps | 24 |
| Deadwood, SD | 14 | 5 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 37 Mbps / 5 Mbps | 34 |
| Dell Rapids, SD | 13 | 200 Mbps / 60 Mbps | 32 Mbps / 7 Mbps | 30 |
| Dupree, SD | 6 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 20 Mbps / 3 Mbps | 14 |
| Eagle Butte, SD | 8 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 15 Mbps / 2 Mbps | 14 |
| Edgemont, SD | 6 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 25 Mbps / 3 Mbps | 21 |
| Elk Point, SD | 14 | 200 Mbps / 40 Mbps | 26 Mbps / 7 Mbps | 26 |
| Elkton, SD | 10 | 150 Mbps / 20 Mbps | 36 Mbps / 4 Mbps | 24 |
| Ellsworth Afb, SD | 6 | 5 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 20 Mbps / 1 Mbps | N/A |
| Estelline, SD | 7 | 150 Mbps / 20 Mbps | 38 Mbps / 5 Mbps | 24 |
| Ethan, SD | 7 | 500 Mbps / 500 Mbps | 37 Mbps / 20 Mbps | 22 |
| Eureka, SD | 6 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 26 Mbps / 4 Mbps | 15 |
| Faith, SD | 8 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 20 Mbps / 3 Mbps | 28 |
| Faulkton, SD | 7 | 1 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 168 Mbps / 146 Mbps | 76 |
| Flandreau, SD | 11 | 200 Mbps / 20 Mbps | 46 Mbps / 9 Mbps | 27 |
| Florence, SD | 7 | 150 Mbps / 60 Mbps | 35 Mbps / 10 Mbps | 19 |
| Fort Pierre, SD | 9 | 5 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 35 Mbps / 4 Mbps | 26 |
| Fort Thompson, SD | 11 | 150 Mbps / 100 Mbps | 20 Mbps / 12 Mbps | 20 |
| Freeman, SD | 8 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 20 Mbps / 3 Mbps | 21 |
| Garretson, SD | 14 | 150 Mbps / 100 Mbps | 19 Mbps / 12 Mbps | 21 |
| Gayville, SD | 11 | 200 Mbps / 60 Mbps | 35 Mbps / 8 Mbps | 24 |
| Gettysburg, SD | 7 | 1 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 158 Mbps / 145 Mbps | 100 |
| Goodwill, SD | 6 | 1 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 184 Mbps / 169 Mbps | 100 |
| Green Valley, SD | 10 | 5 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 52 Mbps / 5 Mbps | 32 |
| Gregory, SD | 6 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 25 Mbps / 3 Mbps | 22 |
| Groton, SD | 9 | 150 Mbps / 20 Mbps | 28 Mbps / 8 Mbps | 22 |
| Harrisburg, SD | 16 | 5 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 32 Mbps / 4 Mbps | 31 |
| Hartford, SD | 16 | 150 Mbps / 20 Mbps | 14 Mbps / 5 Mbps | 20 |
| Hayti, SD | 9 | 150 Mbps / 20 Mbps | 35 Mbps / 9 Mbps | 24 |
| Hermosa, SD | 6 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 19 Mbps / 2 Mbps | 15 |
| Highmore, SD | 7 | 1 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 158 Mbps / 145 Mbps | 100 |
| Hill City, SD | 8 | 5 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 21 Mbps / 3 Mbps | 28 |
| Hot Springs, SD | 6 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 24 Mbps / 3 Mbps | 21 |
| Howard, SD | 6 | 150 Mbps / 100 Mbps | 34 Mbps / 19 Mbps | 21 |
| Hudson, SD | 8 | 150 Mbps / 100 Mbps | 34 Mbps / 21 Mbps | 20 |
| Humboldt, SD | 11 | 200 Mbps / 20 Mbps | 31 Mbps / 3 Mbps | 29 |
| Huron, SD | 14 | 5 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 24 Mbps / 3 Mbps | 31 |
| Ipswich, SD | 10 | 5 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 42 Mbps / 5 Mbps | 34 |
| Irene, SD | 8 | 200 Mbps / 20 Mbps | 29 Mbps / 3 Mbps | 20 |
| Iroquois, SD | 8 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 14 Mbps / 2 Mbps | 15 |
| Jefferson, SD | 9 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 21 Mbps / 8 Mbps | 22 |
| Johnson Siding, SD | 11 | 5 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 24 Mbps / 4 Mbps | 24 |
| Kadoka, SD | 7 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 21 Mbps / 3 Mbps | 21 |
| Kimball, SD | 6 | 150 Mbps / 100 Mbps | 34 Mbps / 19 Mbps | 23 |
| Kyle, SD | 6 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 23 Mbps / 3 Mbps | 21 |
| Lake Andes, SD | 6 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 19 Mbps / 2 Mbps | 15 |
| Lake Madison, SD | 15 | 5 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 19 Mbps / 3 Mbps | 30 |
| Lake Norden, SD | 13 | 150 Mbps / 40 Mbps | 32 Mbps / 8 Mbps | 27 |
| Lake Preston, SD | 8 | 5 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 41 Mbps / 6 Mbps | 26 |
| Lead, SD | 9 | 5 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 54 Mbps / 6 Mbps | 35 |
| Lemmon, SD | 6 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 19 Mbps / 2 Mbps | 15 |
| Lennox, SD | 15 | 200 Mbps / 20 Mbps | 36 Mbps / 7 Mbps | 28 |
| Leola, SD | 6 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 26 Mbps / 4 Mbps | 15 |
| Lower Brule, SD | 8 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 16 Mbps / 2 Mbps | 20 |
| Madison, SD | 12 | 5 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 44 Mbps / 5 Mbps | 32 |
| Manderson, SD | 5 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 21 Mbps / 2 Mbps | N/A |
| Manderson-White Horse Creek, SD | 6 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 22 Mbps / 3 Mbps | 21 |
| Marion, SD | 8 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 19 Mbps / 3 Mbps | 21 |
| Martin, SD | 7 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 21 Mbps / 3 Mbps | 21 |
| Mc Laughlin, SD | 5 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 21 Mbps / 2 Mbps | N/A |
| McLaughlin, SD | 6 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 24 Mbps / 3 Mbps | 16 |
| Meadow View Addition, SD | 9 | 5 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 40 Mbps / 4 Mbps | 24 |
| Menno, SD | 8 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 19 Mbps / 3 Mbps | 21 |
| Milbank, SD | 13 | 5 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 32 Mbps / 4 Mbps | 33 |
| Miller, SD | 7 | 200 Mbps / 20 Mbps | 44 Mbps / 5 Mbps | 22 |
| Mission, SD | 8 | 150 Mbps / 48 Mbps | 17 Mbps / 2 Mbps | 21 |
| Mission Hill, SD | 8 | 5 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 15 Mbps / 2 Mbps | 15 |
| Mitchell, SD | 15 | 5 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 84 Mbps / 65 Mbps | 72 |
| Mobridge, SD | 7 | 200 Mbps / 20 Mbps | 49 Mbps / 5 Mbps | 26 |
| Montrose, SD | 8 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 19 Mbps / 3 Mbps | 21 |
| Mount Vernon, SD | 8 | 500 Mbps / 500 Mbps | 40 Mbps / 26 Mbps | 28 |
| New Underwood, SD | 8 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 25 Mbps / 9 Mbps | 21 |
| Newell, SD | 6 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 19 Mbps / 2 Mbps | 15 |
| North Eagle Butte, SD | 6 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 20 Mbps / 3 Mbps | 14 |
| North Sioux City, SD | 17 | 5 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 91 Mbps / 19 Mbps | 62 |
| North Spearfish, SD | 13 | 5 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 39 Mbps / 5 Mbps | 34 |
| Oglala, SD | 9 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 17 Mbps / 3 Mbps | 21 |
| Onida, SD | 7 | 1 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 158 Mbps / 145 Mbps | 100 |
| Parker, SD | 10 | 200 Mbps / 20 Mbps | 23 Mbps / 3 Mbps | 17 |
| Parkston, SD | 6 | 500 Mbps / 500 Mbps | 42 Mbps / 22 Mbps | 26 |
| Parmelee, SD | 13 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 10 Mbps / 2 Mbps | 20 |
| Philip, SD | 6 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 24 Mbps / 3 Mbps | 21 |
| Piedmont, SD | 9 | 5 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 54 Mbps / 6 Mbps | 34 |
| Pierre, SD | 14 | 5 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 24 Mbps / 4 Mbps | 26 |
| Pine Ridge, SD | 12 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 14 Mbps / 3 Mbps | 20 |
| Plankinton, SD | 7 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 20 Mbps / 3 Mbps | 21 |
| Platte, SD | 6 | 150 Mbps / 100 Mbps | 34 Mbps / 19 Mbps | 23 |
| Porcupine, SD | 10 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 14 Mbps / 3 Mbps | 20 |
| Pukwana, SD | 6 | 150 Mbps / 100 Mbps | 34 Mbps / 19 Mbps | 23 |
| Rapid City, SD | 17 | 5 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 33 Mbps / 5 Mbps | 38 |
| Rapid Valley, SD | 10 | 5 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 54 Mbps / 6 Mbps | 33 |
| Redfield, SD | 9 | 5 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 47 Mbps / 5 Mbps | 36 |
| Renner, SD | 6 | 5 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 17 Mbps / 1 Mbps | N/A |
| Renner Corner, SD | 12 | 5 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 36 Mbps / 12 Mbps | 30 |
| Rosebud, SD | 12 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 12 Mbps / 2 Mbps | 21 |
| Rosholt, SD | 6 | 1 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 105 Mbps / 90 Mbps | 60 |
| Saint Francis, SD | 5 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 21 Mbps / 2 Mbps | N/A |
| Salem, SD | 6 | 150 Mbps / 100 Mbps | 34 Mbps / 19 Mbps | 21 |
| Scotland, SD | 7 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 21 Mbps / 3 Mbps | 21 |
| Selby, SD | 7 | 1 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 186 Mbps / 147 Mbps | 82 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 22 | 5 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 28 Mbps / 6 Mbps | 37 |
| Sisseton, SD | 6 | 1 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 184 Mbps / 169 Mbps | 100 |
| Spearfish, SD | 14 | 5 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 38 Mbps / 5 Mbps | 35 |
| Spring Creek, SD | 8 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 17 Mbps / 3 Mbps | 20 |
| Springfield, SD | 7 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 21 Mbps / 3 Mbps | 21 |
| Sturgis, SD | 9 | 5 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 54 Mbps / 6 Mbps | 34 |
| Summerset, SD | 14 | 5 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 35 Mbps / 4 Mbps | 32 |
| Tabor, SD | 9 | 150 Mbps / 20 Mbps | 24 Mbps / 8 Mbps | 23 |
| Tea, SD | 12 | 5 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 41 Mbps / 4 Mbps | 32 |
| Timber Lake, SD | 8 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 15 Mbps / 2 Mbps | 14 |
| Tripp, SD | 7 | 150 Mbps / 20 Mbps | 22 Mbps / 5 Mbps | 18 |
| Tyndall, SD | 12 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 10 Mbps / 2 Mbps | 15 |
| Valley Springs, SD | 13 | 150 Mbps / 100 Mbps | 21 Mbps / 13 Mbps | 18 |
| Veblen, SD | 6 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 18 Mbps / 2 Mbps | 9 |
| Vermillion, SD | 15 | 5 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 26 Mbps / 3 Mbps | 31 |
| Viborg, SD | 8 | 200 Mbps / 20 Mbps | 36 Mbps / 4 Mbps | 27 |
| Volga, SD | 9 | 5 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 30 Mbps / 4 Mbps | 24 |
| Wagner, SD | 6 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 19 Mbps / 2 Mbps | 15 |
| Wall, SD | 7 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 20 Mbps / 3 Mbps | 21 |
| Wanblee, SD | 7 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 20 Mbps / 3 Mbps | 21 |
| Watertown, SD | 15 | 5 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 34 Mbps / 4 Mbps | 33 |
| Waubay, SD | 7 | 200 Mbps / 20 Mbps | 50 Mbps / 5 Mbps | 27 |
| Webster, SD | 7 | 200 Mbps / 20 Mbps | 56 Mbps / 6 Mbps | 28 |
| Wentworth, SD | 8 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 20 Mbps / 3 Mbps | 17 |
| Wessington Springs, SD | 6 | 1 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 184 Mbps / 169 Mbps | 100 |
| White, SD | 8 | 150 Mbps / 20 Mbps | 44 Mbps / 5 Mbps | 27 |
| White River, SD | 7 | 150 Mbps / 19 Mbps | 20 Mbps / 3 Mbps | 21 |
| Whitewood, SD | 10 | 200 Mbps / 40 Mbps | 54 Mbps / 11 Mbps | 30 |
| Willow Lake, SD | 7 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 22 Mbps / 3 Mbps | 17 |
| Wilmot, SD | 6 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 18 Mbps / 2 Mbps | 9 |
| Winner, SD | 8 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 18 Mbps / 2 Mbps | 21 |
| Wolsey, SD | 13 | 200 Mbps / 20 Mbps | 32 Mbps / 9 Mbps | 27 |
| Woonsocket, SD | 6 | 500 Mbps / 500 Mbps | 101 Mbps / 85 Mbps | 57 |
| Worthing, SD | 15 | 150 Mbps / 60 Mbps | 13 Mbps / 5 Mbps | 15 |
| Wounded Knee, SD | 6 | 150 Mbps / 15 Mbps | 20 Mbps / 2 Mbps | 20 |
| Yankton, SD | 16 | 5 Gbps / 1 Gbps | 41 Mbps / 5 Mbps | 37 |
| Provider | Max. Speeds | Avg. Speeds | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  | HughesNet | 100 Mbps | 25 Mbps |
| 2. | | Viasat | 150 Mbps | 25 Mbps |
| 3. | | CenturyLink | 267 Mbps | 32 Mbps |
| 4. | | Midcontinent Communications | 200 Mbps | 200 Mbps |
| 5. | | Golden West Telecommunications | 51 Mbps | 33 Mbps |
| 6. | | Vast Broadband | 164 Mbps | 124 Mbps |
| 7. | | Rise Broadband | 11 Mbps | 10 Mbps |
| 8. | | Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative | 67 Mbps | 58 Mbps |
| 9. | | Western Communications | 3 Mbps | 3 Mbps |
| 10. | | Santel Communications Cooperative | 145 Mbps | 77 Mbps |
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