In Rapid City there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 94.37% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,480 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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Rapid City, SD Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Rapid City
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 Rapid City are not shown.
Rapid City Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Rapid City is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 94.37% of Rapid City. 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 Rapid City above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Rapid City?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Rapid City.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Rapid City home can get up to 1,480 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 29.07% 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 Rapid City.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Rapid City, and slower in the central areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Rapid City?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Rapid City you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 14.79% of Rapid City homes.
- Cable is fastest for 82.59% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.35%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Rapid City homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Rapid City, along with details on where in Rapid City and at what speeds.
Midco Cable in Rapid City, SD
Midco cable coverage
About 94.07%, or 78,457 people, have Midco cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rapid City area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Rapid City.
Midco cable download speeds
Midco is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rapid City. Versus other cable providers in the area, Midco cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rapid City. The fastest plan anyone in Rapid City 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 Rapid City customers is up to 1,482 Mbps.
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- 30.9% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 69.1% up to 1,250.0 Mbps
Midco cable upload speeds
In Rapid City 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 Rapid City cable providers. Midco offers 3 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 Rapid City 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 198 Mbps.
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- 7.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 23.4% up to 350.0 Mbps
- 69.1% up to 60.0 Mbps
Bluepeak Cable in Rapid City, SD
Bluepeak cable coverage
About 84.53%, or 70,499 people, have Bluepeak cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rapid City area. Bluepeak is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Rapid City.
Bluepeak cable download speeds
Bluepeak is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rapid City. Versus other cable providers in the area, Bluepeak cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rapid City. The fastest plan anyone in Rapid City can order from Bluepeak goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Rapid City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Bluepeak cable upload speeds
In Rapid City 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 Rapid City cable providers. Bluepeak offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rapid City is up to 30 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
Rapid City Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Rapid City or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Rapid City compare to the rest of South Dakota?
Cable internet speeds in Rapid City are much faster versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 0.00 Mbps in South Dakota versus 1,480 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in South Dakota is 0.00% versus 94.37% in Rapid City.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Rapid City 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
- Sulphur, SD: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Rapid Valley, SD: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Ashland Heights, SD: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Black Hawk, SD: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Box Elder, SD: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Summerset, SD: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Ellsworth Afb, SD: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Piedmont, SD: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Bethlehem, SD: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Nemo, SD: less cable coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Pomona, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Ponce, PR: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Pompano Beach, FL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Oxnard, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Pacoima, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Pawtucket, RI: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Pasadena, TX: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Parker, CO: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Palm Bay, FL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Parma, OH: more cable coverage, faster speeds