In Lead there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 94.91% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,252 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.
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Cable Internet Service Providers in Lead
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 Lead are not shown.
Lead Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Lead is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 94.91% of Lead. 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 Lead above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Lead?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Lead.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Lead home can get up to 1,252 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which less than 1% 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 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Lead.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Lead, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Lead?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Lead you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Lead homes.
- Cable is fastest for 94.62% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.70%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Lead homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Lead, along with details on where in Lead and at what speeds.
Midco Cable in Lead, SD
Midco cable coverage
About 94.69%, or 3,011 people, have Midco cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Lead area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Lead.
Midco cable download speeds
Midco is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lead. Versus other cable providers in the area, Midco cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lead. The fastest plan anyone in Lead can order from Midco goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,250 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Lead customers is up to 1,252 Mbps.
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- 0.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 99.7% up to 1,250.0 Mbps
Midco cable upload speeds
In Lead 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 Lead cable providers. Midco offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lead is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 60 Mbps. On average, Midco customers can get speeds up to 63 Mbps.
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- 0.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 99.7% up to 60.0 Mbps
Bluepeak Cable in Lead, SD
Bluepeak cable coverage
About 93.33%, or 2,968 people, have Bluepeak cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Lead area. Bluepeak is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Lead.
Bluepeak cable download speeds
Bluepeak is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lead. Versus other cable providers in the area, Bluepeak cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lead. The fastest plan anyone in Lead can order from Bluepeak goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lead customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Bluepeak cable upload speeds
In Lead 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 Lead cable providers. Bluepeak offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lead is up to 30 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
Lead Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Lead or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Lead compare to the rest of South Dakota?
Cable internet speeds in Lead are much faster versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 0.00 Mbps in South Dakota versus 1,252 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in South Dakota is 0.00% versus 94.91% in Lead.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Lead 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Central City, SD: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Deadwood, SD: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Trojan, SD: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Galena, SD: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Whitewood, SD: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Spearfish, SD: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Sturgis, SD: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Fort Meade, SD: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- St. Onge, SD: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Tilford, SD: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Carlton, OR: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Chimayo, NM: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Tecumseh, KS: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- New Hampton, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Park Hills, KY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Parksley, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Raceland, KY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Ronks, PA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Saluda, NC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Sanbornton, NH: more cable coverage, slower speeds