Satellite TV in South Dakota is an excellent option for most people. Satellite TV providers are below. For satellite internet, the map shows which areas are better for DSL, cable, fiber, fixed wireless, or satellite internet service. White and lightly-shaded areas have homes with no service but satellite.

South Dakota Map of  Satellite alternatives

Recommended Satellite Alternative

Fiber
Cable
DSL
Fixed Wireless

 

South Dakota Satellite 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)

 

 

Satellite TV in South Dakota

DISH and DIRECTV are excellent choices, and popular alternatives to cable companies like Midco for television service. Satellite TV generally provides South Dakota residents with better packages for less money. Do be aware, however, that unlike most cable service a deposit of up to several hundred dollars may be required for those with low credit scores. 90.04% of South Dakota homes are estimated to have alternatives to satellite television if credit and deposits may be an issue.

Customers who may want fiber or cable TV instead have that option in the majority of South Dakota. State residents will likely have satellite TV options only in no part of the state.

 

Satellite Internet in South Dakota

Satellite internet should usually be seen as a last resort due to latency, known as lag. There are 36 internet service providers we recommend researching first. For the less than 1% of South Dakota residents who have no alternatives, however, satellite can at least keep you connected to the internet.

See the other 36 TV and internet providers in your area.

What is the fastest alternative to satellite internet in South Dakota?

  • Fiber is fastest for 33.44% of South Dakota homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 54.05% of South Dakota homes.
  • DSL is fastest for 4.35% of South Dakota homes.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 7.80% of South Dakota homes.

 

Alternatives to Satellite Service

Technology
Availability
Number of providers
Avg. Speed
Link
Fiber TV & Internet
42.27%
11
646 Mbps
Cable TV & Internet
68.11%
4
948 Mbps
DSL Internet
71.80%
6
31 Mbps
Fixed Wireless Internet
85.56%
15
60 Mbps
Satellite TV & Internet
100%
Many
15 Mbps
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You can either click one of the links above or call one of the satellite providers. If a better option is available, they will connect you. While it may seem strange to not sell their own product, these companies have deals with providers like Midco to make sure customers get the best service available.

 

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