South Dakota Broadband Coverage Report (2026)
Analysis of internet service availability across South Dakota, including fiber, cable, DSL, satellite, and fixed wireless coverage.
Technology Breakdown
Based on 165,439 broadband service records
Top Internet Providers
| Provider | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Viasat Inc | 150,650 | 83.9% |
| Midco | 27,429 | 15.3% |
| HughesNet | 704 | 0.4% |
| Bluepeak | 694 | 0.4% |
Largest Cities
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lead | 0 |
| 2 | Sisseton | 0 |
| 3 | Deadwood | 0 |
| 4 | Sioux Falls | 192,517 |
| 5 | Rapid City | 74,703 |
| 6 | Aberdeen | 28,102 |
| 7 | Brookings | 23,657 |
| 8 | Watertown | 22,655 |
| 9 | Mitchell | 15,669 |
| 10 | Yankton | 15,411 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of South Dakota has fiber internet?
Based on FCC broadband data, fiber accounts for approximately 27.8% of broadband availability records in South Dakota.
Who are the largest internet providers in South Dakota?
The top providers in South Dakota by coverage include Viasat Inc, Midco, HughesNet.
How many broadband options are available in South Dakota?
South Dakota has approximately 165,439 broadband service records across fiber, cable, DSL, satellite, and fixed wireless technologies.
Methodology
This report is derived from FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC) records. Technology percentages reflect the share of service availability records, not unique households. Provider market share is based on reported location counts. Data is refreshed daily. Read our full methodology.
This data is also available via our public JSON API.