In South Dakota there are 4 residential Cable providers covering 68.11% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 948 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.

 

Cable Internet Service Providers in South Dakota

Midco | Cable

Availability:

57.99%

Avg. Speed:

998 Mbps

Vast Broadband | Cable

Availability:

29.34%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Mediacom | Cable

Availability:

4.37%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Golden West Telecommunications | Cable

Availability:

3.51%

Avg. Speed:

50 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in South Dakota are not shown.

 

South Dakota Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

 

HughesNet Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in South Dakota is cable internet available?

South Dakota map of cable internet availability

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Cable is available in 68.11% of South Dakota. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Midco. Call one of the companies with service in South Dakota above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is cable internet in South Dakota?

The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in South Dakota.

South Dakota map of the fastest cable internet speeds

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The average South Dakota home can get up to 948 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the state is 1,000 Mbps, which 64.28% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 8.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in South Dakota.

Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of South Dakota, and slower in the south areas of the state.

Is cable the fastest internet I can get in South Dakota?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in South Dakota you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the state.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 33.44% of South Dakota homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 54.05% of the state.
  • DSL is fastest for 4.35%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 7.80%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of South Dakota homes.

 

Cable Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in South Dakota, along with details on where in South Dakota and at what speeds.

Midco Cable in South Dakota

Midco cable coverage

About 57.99%, or 464,261 people, have Midco cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southeast, west, north, central, northeast, northwest, east, and southwest South Dakota area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of South Dakota.

 

Midco cable download speeds

Midco is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Dakota. Versus other cable providers in the area, Midco cable is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout South Dakota. The fastest plan anyone in South Dakota can order from Midco goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 500 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for South Dakota customers is up to 998 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Midco customers in South Dakota. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 99.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 500.0 Mbps

 

Midco cable upload speeds

In South Dakota download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Midco cable. Compared to other ISPs, Midco is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other South Dakota cable providers. Midco offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in South Dakota is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Midco's South Dakota cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Vast Broadband Cable in South Dakota

Vast Broadband cable coverage

About 29.34%, or 234,897 people, have Vast Broadband cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the west, southeast, northeast, east, northwest, and south South Dakota area. Vast Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of South Dakota.

 

Vast Broadband cable download speeds

Vast Broadband is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Dakota. Versus other cable providers in the area, Vast Broadband cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout South Dakota. The fastest plan anyone in South Dakota can order from Vast Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all South Dakota customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Vast Broadband customers in South Dakota. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Vast Broadband cable upload speeds

In South Dakota download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Vast Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Vast Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other South Dakota cable providers. Vast Broadband offers 4 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in South Dakota is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 30 Mbps. On average, Vast Broadband customers can get speeds up to 43 Mbps.

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Vast Broadband's South Dakota cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 0.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 400.0 Mbps
  • 7.1% up to 150.0 Mbps
  • 92.1% up to 30.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Mediacom Cable in South Dakota

Mediacom cable coverage

About 4.37%, or 35,021 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the east, northeast, central, and southeast South Dakota area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of South Dakota.

 

Mediacom cable download speeds

Mediacom is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Dakota. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout South Dakota. The fastest plan anyone in South Dakota can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all South Dakota customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Mediacom customers in South Dakota. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Mediacom cable upload speeds

In South Dakota download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other South Dakota cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in South Dakota is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Mediacom's South Dakota cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Golden West Telecommunications Cable in South Dakota

Golden West Telecommunications cable coverage

About 3.51%, or 28,075 people, have Golden West Telecommunications cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southwest, west, south, southeast, central, and east South Dakota area. Golden West Telecommunications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of South Dakota.

 

Golden West Telecommunications cable download speeds

Golden West Telecommunications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Dakota. Versus other cable providers in the area, Golden West Telecommunications cable is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout South Dakota. The fastest plan anyone in South Dakota can order from Golden West Telecommunications goes up to 50 Mbps, and all South Dakota customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Golden West Telecommunications customers in South Dakota. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps

 

Golden West Telecommunications cable upload speeds

In South Dakota download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Golden West Telecommunications cable. Compared to other ISPs, Golden West Telecommunications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other South Dakota cable providers. Golden West Telecommunications offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in South Dakota is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Golden West Telecommunications's South Dakota cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

South Dakota Cable by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to South Dakota or any of the areas nearby.

How does cable internet in South Dakota compare to the rest of the United States?

Cable internet speeds in South Dakota are comparable versus the average speeds in the United States: 936 Mbps in the United States versus 948 Mbps in the state. The nation has far less cable availability compared to the state. Average cable coverage in the United States is 89.84% versus 68.11% in South Dakota.

What zip codes have cable internet?

Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around South Dakota are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

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Cable Coverage
0.00%
0.00%
52.63%
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What does cable internet look like in other states?

Below are states nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.

Nearby States

  • Nebraska: more cable coverage, slower speeds
  • North Dakota: more cable coverage, slower speeds
  • Minnesota: more cable coverage, faster speeds
  • Iowa: more cable coverage, faster speeds
  • Kansas: more cable coverage, slower speeds
  • Wyoming: more cable coverage, slower speeds
  • Wisconsin: more cable coverage, slower speeds
  • Colorado: more cable coverage, faster speeds
  • Missouri: more cable coverage, slower speeds
  • Illinois: more cable coverage, faster speeds

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