Internet Providers in Sturgis, SD

Over 100 people in Sturgis found the best Internet Provider in the last 30 days.

#1

EarthLink Fiber

94.61% availability
EarthLink Fiber logo

Connection Types:

Fiber
Speed up to:

5 Gbps

User Review:

(2728)

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Limited-Time Offer: Upgrade to fiber starting at $39.95/mo

#2

Earthlink 5G Home Internet

86.1% availability
Earthlink 5G Home Internet logo

Connection Types:

Fixed Wireless / Mobile
Speed up to:

425 Mbps

User Review:

(2977)

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No credit checks - No contracts

#3

CenturyLink

73.47% availability
CenturyLink logo

Connection Types:

Fiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone
Speed up to:

20 Mbps

User Review:

(2639)

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Unlimited, Uncomplicated, Unbundled

#4

Viasat

98.31% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2975)

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#5

HughesNet

98.08% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

100 Mbps

User Review:

(2869)

*24-month commitment and early service termination fees apply. Monthly Fee reflects the applied $5 savings for ACH enrollment. Offer may vary by geographic area.

Unlimited Data – With no hard data limits, if you use the data in your plan, speeds will reduce.

Television Only Providers in Sturgis, SD

#1Dish Network

  • DISH is ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power for the third year in a row.
  • 2-Year TV Price Guarantee.
  • Free Google Voice Remote and Smart DVR Included.
  • Record up to 16 shows at once.
  • 80,000 On Demand Titles.
  • FREE Standard Professional Installation from a trusted, local expert.
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

#2DIRECTV

  • Best entertainement options for any sports fan over Cable TV, including NFL Sunday Ticket!
  • Includes local channels
  • HBO, Showtime, Starz, Cinemax free for first 3 months
  • Free upgrade to Genie HD-DVR
  • Free professional installation in up to 4 rooms
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

Best Internet Providers in Sturgis

Vast Broadband is often the best internet provider in many parts of Sturgis, where fiber internet is limited or unavailable. Cable internet offers a strong mix of speed and availability, making it a great fit for streaming, gaming, and work-from-home needs. In Sturgis, you will commonly see plans around 50 Mbps-200 Mbps, with pricing starting around N/A/mo.

Earthlink 5G Home Internet 5G home internet is a solid option if cable is not available at your address, or if you want a simpler setup and competitive pricing. It is easy to install, pricing starting at $39.95/mo, and can deliver speeds between 20 Mbps and 450 Mbps. Your speeds may vary depending on your address and the signal strength.

Viasat or CenturyLink may be available if your options are limited in Sturgis, but speeds may top out around 150 Mbps to 200 Mbps. Neither offer the speeds of fiber internet, but are suitable choices if few others exist.

What is the fastest internet provider in Sturgis?

EarthLink Fiber is the fastest internet provider in Sturgis, SD, with download speeds up to 5 Gbps and upload speeds up to 1 Gbps — available to 94.61% of the city.
ProviderConnectionsMax DownloadMax UploadAvailability
EarthLink FiberFiber5 Gbps1 Gbps94.61%
Earthlink 5G Home InternetFixed Wireless / Mobile425 Mbps15 Mbps86.10%
ViasatSatellite / Phone150 Mbps3 Mbps98.31%
HughesNetSatellite / Phone100 Mbps5 Mbps98.08%
CenturyLinkFiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone20 Mbps20 Mbps73.47%

What is the cheapest internet provider in Sturgis?

EarthLink Fiber offers the cheapest internet in Sturgis starting at $39.95/month with speeds up to 5 Gbps. Earthlink 5G Home Internet offers the next lowest price at $39.95/month.
ProviderStarting PriceSpeedContractData Cap
EarthLink Fiber$39.95Up to 5 GbpsYesUnlimited
Earthlink 5G Home Internet$39.95Up to 425 MbpsNoUnlimited
Viasat$49.99Up to 150 MbpsNoUnlimited
HughesNet$74.99*Up to 100 MbpsYes100-200 GB
CenturyLink$50.00Up to 20 MbpsNoUnlimited

What type of internet connection is best in Sturgis?

Sturgis has 4 main types of internet connections. Your best option depends on where you live and what you need.

Fiber

0.38%

Fastest, most reliable. Symmetrical speeds. EarthLink Fiber is the best available for gaming and WFH.

Cable

91.56%

Most widely available wired option. Vast Broadband covers 90.57%, Midcontinent Communications covers 49.61%. Up to 200 Mbps download. Good for most households.

DSL

73.47%

CenturyLink, max 20 Mbps. Being phased out for fiber. Only consider if no other options exist.

Satellite

100.00%

Viasat (150 Mbps), HughesNet (100 Mbps). Higher latency. Last resort for most Sturgis residents.

Sturgis, SD - Internet Connection and Coverage Map

Sturgis, SD has a total of 8 internet providers including  3 Fiber providers, 2 Cable providers, 2 DSL providers and 2 Satellite providers.

Compare Internet Providers in Sturgis, SD by Coverage Area

All 8 internet providers serving Sturgis by coverage area. This is the most comprehensive provider comparison available for the city — no competitor lists more than 4 providers with coverage data.

ProviderMax DownloadMax UploadInternet ConnectionCoverage
1.Viasat150 Mbps3 MbpsSatellite / Phone98.31%
2.HughesNet100 Mbps5 MbpsSatellite / Phone98.08%
3.EarthLink Fiber5 Gbps1 GbpsFiber94.61%
4.Vast Broadband200 Mbps20 MbpsCable / DSL90.57%
5.Earthlink 5G Home Internet425 Mbps15 MbpsFixed Wireless / Mobile86.10%
6.CenturyLink20 Mbps20 MbpsFiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone73.47%
7.Midcontinent Communications200 Mbps20 MbpsCable / Television49.61%
8.SDN Communications~~Fiber~

Is there financial assistance for internet service in Sturgis?

Yes. Sturgis residents may qualify for free or discounted internet service through the federal Lifeline program, or provider-specific, low-income, affordable internet plans.

Federal Program

Lifeline

An FCC program that provides up to a $9.25/mo discount on internet service to eligible low-income households at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sturgis

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in Sturgis, SD, based on speed and pricing. It's Fiber internet reaches speeds up to 5 Gbps, and plans start at $39.95. When comparing providers and plans, keep in mind how you use the internet and how many others in your household use it. High-demand activities, like streaming and working from home, and multiple users will require faster speeds to avoid buffering and poor performance.

There are 8 internet providers in Sturgis, SD. Residents have a variety of service options, including fiber, cable, DSL and satellite.

EarthLink Fiber offers the cheapest internet plans that start at $39.95. Note that some pricing may be promotional or tied to autopay and paperless billing. If it is promotional pricing, your monthly bill will likely go up when the promo ends.

EarthLink Fiber has the fastest speeds in Sturgis, with a top download speed of 5 Gbps. Faster speeds provide more bandwidth for work-from-home activities (like video conferencing), online gaming, 4K video streaming, and households with multiple users and devices.

Yes, fiber internet is available in Sturgis. We recommend fiber internet for its fast symmetrical (equal) download and upload speeds, low latency for real-time activities like gaming and video calls, and its stability and resilience to interference. Fiber availability varies by address.

Yes. Sturgis residents could get assistance to reduce internet costs through various programs. Since the ACP (Affordable Connectivity Program) ended in 2024, eligible households may take advantage of the federal Lifeline program, which provides up to $9.25/month in discounts.

If it's available in Sturgis, fiber internet is the best internet option for online gaming. Fiber offers the fastest download and upload speeds, but more importantly, it offers very low latency, which is important for fast-paced games that rely on stability and quick response times.

Yes, 5G home internet is available in Sturgis. 5G home internet offers competitive pricing and easy self-installation, since it doesn't rely on new or existing wired infrastructure. Average download speeds for 5G home internet are between 200 and 300 Mbps, which is plenty for remote work, streaming HD and 4K content, and households of 2-4 users, depending on activity.

The average download speed in Sturgis is 24 Mbps. For comparison, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) defines broadband internet as having a download speed of 100 Mbps and an upload speed of 20 Mbps. Go to TestMySpeed and run an internet speed test to see how fast your internet connection is compared to speeds in Sturgis, SD.

Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink Fiber, Earthlink 5G Home Internet, and CenturyLink offer internet in Sturgis, SD.

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Free wireless internet access points in Sturgis

Sturgis Public Library
1040 2nd Street, Suite 1
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-2624

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