In Lake County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 60.96% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,417 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.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in Lake County, SD.
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Lake County, SD Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Lake County
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Lake County are not shown.
Lake County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Lake County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 60.96% of Lake County. 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 Lake County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Lake County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Lake County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Lake County home can get up to 1,417 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 13.61% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 47.36% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,250 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Lake County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Lake County, and slower in the west areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Lake County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Lake County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 35.26% of Lake County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 60.88% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.77% of Lake County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Lake County, along with details on where in Lake County and at what speeds.
Midco Cable in Lake County, SD
Midco cable coverage
About 60.96%, or 6,742 people, have Midco cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, south, southeast, and west Lake County area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Lake County.
Midco cable download speeds
Midco is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lake County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Midco cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lake County. The fastest plan anyone in Lake County can order from Midco goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,250 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Lake County customers is up to 1,417 Mbps.
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- 22.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 77.7% up to 1,250.0 Mbps
Midco cable upload speeds
In Lake County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Midco cable. Compared to other ISPs, Midco is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Lake County cable providers. Midco 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 Lake County is up to 350 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 60 Mbps. On average, Midco customers can get speeds up to 125 Mbps.
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- 22.3% up to 350.0 Mbps
- 77.7% up to 60.0 Mbps
Bluepeak Cable in Lake County, SD
Bluepeak cable coverage
About 52.61%, or 5,818 people, have Bluepeak cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, and south Lake County area. Bluepeak is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Lake County.
Bluepeak cable download speeds
Bluepeak is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lake County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Bluepeak cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lake County. The fastest plan anyone in Lake County can order from Bluepeak goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lake County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Bluepeak cable upload speeds
In Lake County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Bluepeak cable. Compared to other ISPs, Bluepeak is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Lake County cable providers. Bluepeak offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lake County is up to 30 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
Lake County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Lake County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Lake County compare to the rest of South Dakota?
Cable internet speeds in Lake County are much faster versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 0.00 Mbps in South Dakota versus 1,417 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in South Dakota is 0.00% versus 60.96% in Lake County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Lake County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet 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
- Moody County, SD: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Pipestone County, MN: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Murray County, MN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cottonwood County, MN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Watonwan County, MN: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Blue Earth County, MN: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Waseca County, MN: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Steele County, MN: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Dodge County, MN: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Olmsted County, MN: more cable coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Liberty County, FL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Phillips County, MT: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Phillips County, CO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Phillips County, AR: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Madison County, FL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Piatt County, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Lee County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Lee County, SC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Lee County, KY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Lee County, AR: less cable coverage, slower speeds