In Pennington County there are 12 residential internet providers covering 99.41% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 898 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.
12 Internet Service Providers in Pennington County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Pennington County are not shown.
Pennington County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Pennington County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.41% of Pennington County. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is Western Communications. Call one of the companies with service in Pennington County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Pennington County.
How fast are internet speeds in Pennington County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Pennington County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Pennington County home can get up to 898 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 88.48% 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 0.50 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Pennington County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Pennington County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Pennington County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Pennington County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 25.85% of Pennington County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 66.91% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 4.26%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.40%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Pennington County homes.
Internet Market Health in Pennington County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Pennington County internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Pennington County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.9 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.1 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.5 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Pennington County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Pennington County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, cable, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Pennington County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 8 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Pennington County is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Pennington County, along with details on where in Pennington County and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Pennington County, SD
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 91.55%, or 92,421 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Pennington County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Pennington County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pennington County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 15 different maximum speeds throughout Pennington County. The fastest plan anyone in Pennington County can order from Centurylink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.50 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Pennington County customers is up to 36 Mbps.
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- 4.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 27.4% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 14.3% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 6.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 7.5% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 3.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.5% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 11.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 7.4% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 0.5 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Pennington County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Pennington County DSL providers. Centurylink offers 15 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Pennington County is up to 40 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.25 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 3.9 Mbps.
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- 2.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 8.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 30.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 10.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 7.4% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 6.8% up to 0.9 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 7.2% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 0.6 Mbps
- 4.3% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 16.6% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 0.3 Mbps
Midco Cable in Pennington County, SD
Midco cable coverage
About 87.09%, or 87,918 people, have Midco cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Pennington County area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Pennington County.
Midco cable download speeds
Midco is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pennington County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Midco cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Pennington County. The fastest plan anyone in Pennington County can order from Midco goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Pennington County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Midco cable upload speeds
In Pennington County 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 the slowest compared to other Pennington County cable providers. Midco offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Pennington County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Vast Broadband Cable in Pennington County, SD
Vast Broadband cable coverage
About 75.51%, or 76,227 people, have Vast Broadband cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, north, west, northwest, southwest, south, east, and northeast Pennington County area. Vast Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Pennington County.
Vast Broadband cable download speeds
Vast Broadband is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pennington County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Vast Broadband cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Pennington County. The fastest plan anyone in Pennington County can order from Vast Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Pennington County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Vast Broadband cable upload speeds
In Pennington County 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 below average compared to other Pennington County cable providers. Vast Broadband offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Pennington County 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 34 Mbps.
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- 0.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 99.5% up to 30.0 Mbps
Vast Broadband Fiber in Pennington County, SD
Vast Broadband fiber coverage
About 22.87%, or 23,084 people, have Vast Broadband fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, north, northeast, west, northwest, south, and southwest Pennington County area. Vast Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Pennington County.
Vast Broadband fiber download speeds
Vast Broadband is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pennington County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Vast Broadband fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Pennington County. The fastest plan anyone in Pennington County can order from Vast Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Pennington County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Vast Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Pennington County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Vast Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Vast Broadband is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Pennington County fiber providers. Vast Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Pennington County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Centurylink Fiber in Pennington County, SD
Centurylink fiber coverage
About 8.82%, or 8,901 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, south, southwest, northeast, north, and west Pennington County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Pennington County.
Centurylink fiber download speeds
Centurylink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pennington County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Pennington County. The fastest plan anyone in Pennington County can order from Centurylink goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 40 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Pennington County customers is up to 871 Mbps.
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- 92.2% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 5.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
Centurylink fiber upload speeds
In Pennington County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Centurylink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Pennington County fiber providers. Centurylink offers 7 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Pennington County is up to 940 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 2.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 869 Mbps.
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- 92.2% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 4.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 2.0 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications Fiber in Pennington County, SD
Golden West Telecommunications fiber coverage
About 2.70%, or 2,726 people, have Golden West Telecommunications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, southeast, east, and southwest Pennington County 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 Pennington County.
Golden West Telecommunications fiber download speeds
Golden West Telecommunications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pennington County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Golden West Telecommunications fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Pennington County. The fastest plan anyone in Pennington County can order from Golden West Telecommunications goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Pennington County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications fiber upload speeds
In Pennington County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Golden West Telecommunications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Golden West Telecommunications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Pennington County fiber providers. Golden West Telecommunications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Pennington County is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Golden West Telecommunications Cable in Pennington County, SD
Golden West Telecommunications cable coverage
About 1.44%, or 1,452 people, have Golden West Telecommunications cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest Pennington County 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 Pennington County.
Golden West Telecommunications cable download speeds
Golden West Telecommunications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pennington County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Golden West Telecommunications cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Pennington County. The fastest plan anyone in Pennington County can order from Golden West Telecommunications goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Pennington County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications cable upload speeds
In Pennington County 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 the fastest compared to other Pennington County cable providers. Golden West Telecommunications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Pennington County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Fort Randall Telephone Company DSL in Pennington County, SD
Fort Randall Telephone Company DSL coverage
About 1.11%, or 1,125 people, have Fort Randall Telephone Company DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, south, central, southeast, and northwest Pennington County area. Fort Randall Telephone Company is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Pennington County.
Fort Randall Telephone Company DSL download speeds
Fort Randall Telephone Company is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pennington County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Fort Randall Telephone Company DSL is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Pennington County. The fastest plan anyone in Pennington County can order from Fort Randall Telephone Company goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Pennington County customers is up to 12 Mbps.
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- 0.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 90.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Fort Randall Telephone Company DSL upload speeds
In Pennington County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Fort Randall Telephone Company DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Fort Randall Telephone Company is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Pennington County DSL providers. Fort Randall Telephone Company offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Pennington County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Fort Randall Telephone Company customers can get speeds up to 1.3 Mbps.
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- 0.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 8.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 90.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Vast Broadband DSL in Pennington County, SD
Vast Broadband DSL coverage
About 1.09%, or 1,103 people, have Vast Broadband DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, northwest, and north Pennington County area. Vast Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Pennington County.
Vast Broadband DSL download speeds
Vast Broadband is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pennington County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Vast Broadband DSL is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Pennington County. The fastest plan anyone in Pennington County can order from Vast Broadband goes up to 8.0 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 5.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Pennington County customers is up to 7.7 Mbps.
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- 90.6% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 9.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
Vast Broadband DSL upload speeds
In Pennington County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Vast Broadband DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Vast Broadband is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Pennington County DSL providers. Vast Broadband offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Pennington County is up to 1.5 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Vast Broadband customers can get speeds up to 1.0 Mbps.
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- 9.4% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 90.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Western Communications Fixed Wireless in Pennington County, SD
Western Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 93.69%, or 94,581 people, have Western Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Pennington County area. Western Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Pennington County.
Western Communications fixed wireless download speeds
Western Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pennington County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Western Communications fixed wireless is average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Pennington County. The fastest plan anyone in Pennington County can order from Western Communications goes up to 30 Mbps, and all Pennington County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
Western Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Pennington County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Western Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Western Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Pennington County fixed wireless providers. Western Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Pennington County is up to 4.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 4.0 Mbps
Celerity Internet Fixed Wireless in Pennington County, SD
Celerity Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 64.59%, or 65,200 people, have Celerity Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Pennington County area. Celerity Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Pennington County.
Celerity Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Celerity Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pennington County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Celerity Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Pennington County. The fastest plan anyone in Pennington County can order from Celerity Internet goes up to 40 Mbps, and all Pennington County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
Celerity Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Pennington County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Celerity Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Celerity Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Pennington County fixed wireless providers. Celerity Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Pennington County is up to 8.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 8.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Pennington County, SD
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 41.38%, or 41,769 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Pennington County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Pennington County.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pennington County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Pennington County. The fastest plan anyone in Pennington County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Pennington County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Pennington County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Pennington County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Pennington County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Pennington County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Pennington County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Pennington County compare to the rest of South Dakota?
Internet speeds in Pennington County are comparable versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 773 Mbps in South Dakota versus 898 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in South Dakota is 99.63% versus 99.41% in Pennington County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Pennington County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Meade County, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Custer County, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lawrence County, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Butte County, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fall River County, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Weston County, WY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jackson County, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Haakon County, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Crook County, WY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bennett County, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Sumter County, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Androscoggin County, ME: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hardin County, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bay County, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Houston County, AL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Miami County, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Macon County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Warren County, NJ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Newton County, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Flagler County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds