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Internet providers in Rapid City, SD

1. CenturyLink
93% available in Rapid City
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
80Mbps

Order online – Fiber Internet up to 100 Mbps for $50/mo for 12 months

2. HughesNet
99% available in Rapid City
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
50Mbps

User Rating(220)

Order now and receive a $100 Prepaid Card via rebate (terms apply). Offer expires 11/13/23

3. Viasat
99% available in Rapid City
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
4. T-Mobile Home Internet.
89% available in Rapid City
Connection:
5G Home
Download speeds up to
245Mbps
5. Midco
91% available in Rapid City
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
6. Western Communications, Inc.
98% available in Rapid City
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
30Mbps
7. Bluepeak
99% available in Rapid City
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps
1. HughesNet
99% available in Rapid City
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
50Mbps

User Rating(220)

Order now and receive a $100 Prepaid Card via rebate (terms apply). Offer expires 11/13/23

2. Viasat
99% available in Rapid City
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
3. Ooma
50% available in Rapid City
Ooma
Connection:
Wireless LTE
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
Link not provided
4. SDN Communications
29% available in Rapid City
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
5. Midco
91% available in Rapid City
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
6. Western Communications, Inc.
98% available in Rapid City
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
30Mbps
7. Bluepeak
99% available in Rapid City
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps
1. Verizon Wireless
Available in Rapid City
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE

User Rating
2. AT&T Wireless
Available in Rapid City
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
5G

User Rating
3. Mint
Available in Rapid City
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE

User Rating
4. Visible
Available in Rapid City
Connection:
Mobile
Visible
4GLTE

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What’s a good internet speed?

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0–5 Mbps

Works for:

  • Checking email
  • Streaming music on one device
  • Searching on Google

5–40 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video on one device
  • Video calling with Skype or FaceTime
  • Online gaming for one player

40–100 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming HD video on a few devices
  • Multiplayer online gaming
  • Downloading large files

100–500 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video in UHD on multiple screens
  • Downloading files quickly
  • Gaming online for multiple players

500–1,000+ Mbps

Works for:

  • Doing a lot of almost anything

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What is the best internet provider in Rapid City?

Internet Provider Types in Rapid City


Cable

91%
Coverage


DSL

92%
Coverage


Fiber

100%
Coverage

Internet Speed Availability in Rapid City


3 Mbps

98%
Availability


10 Mbps

98%
Availability


25 Mbps

98%
Availability

Broadband Internet Availability

(Internet faster than 25 Mbps)

98%
Rapid City
98%
South Dakota
79%
USA

Rapid City Residential Internet Coverage

Rapid City is the second largest community in South Dakota. The upper-middle class residents are well-educated and enjoy short commutes. They depend on high-speed internet to connect them to employers, customers and loved ones. Compared to 84% of South Dakota, 100% of Rapid City residents have access to high-speed connections.

Midcontinent Communications provides cable internet to 100% of Rapid City residents. Cable internet access is also available to 94% of residents from WOW! CenturyLink offers DSL connections to 95% of Rapid City. These services span the area from the Black Hills National Forest to E. 53rd Street. Fiber optics have not yet entered the market.

In addition to the residential offerings, 3% of Rapid City businesses can get fiber optics from Midcontinent Communications.

Fastest Internet Service Providers in Rapid City

Bluepeak offers internet at speeds up to 5000 Mbps

Midco offers internet at speeds up to 1000 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet. offers internet at speeds up to 245 Mbps

Viasat offers internet at speeds up to 100 Mbps

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Summary of Rapid City internet providers

Provider Type Download speeds up to User rating Order online
CenturyLink DSL 80 Mbps 3.4/5 View Plans for CenturyLink
HughesNet Satellite 50 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for HughesNet
Viasat Satellite 100 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Viasat
T-Mobile Home Internet. 5G Home 245 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet.
Midco Cable 1000 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Midco
Western Communications, Inc. Fixed Wireless 30 Mbps N/A View Plans for Western Communications, Inc.
Bluepeak Fiber 5000 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for Bluepeak

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

Customer reviews of internet providers in Rapid City

Bluepeak

Overall:
Service:

Marcia H | 10-02-2023

Constant buffering & "Network Error-Reconnecting". The tv stopped and buffered 13 times and had 3 Network Error-reconnecting issues during a 3 hour football game tonight. This is an daily, ongoing issue with all there of the tv's in my. home that are connected to Bluepeak.

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