In Rapid Valley there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 98.23% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,635 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 Valley, SD Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Rapid Valley
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 Valley are not shown.
Rapid Valley Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Rapid Valley is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 98.23% of Rapid Valley. 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 Valley above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Rapid Valley?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Rapid Valley.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Rapid Valley home can get up to 1,635 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 50.47% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 47.75% 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 Rapid Valley.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Rapid Valley, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Rapid Valley?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Rapid Valley you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 9.72% of Rapid Valley homes.
- Cable is fastest for 89.87% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Rapid Valley homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Rapid Valley, along with details on where in Rapid Valley and at what speeds.
Midco Cable in Rapid Valley, SD
Midco cable coverage
About 98.23%, or 9,579 people, have Midco cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rapid Valley area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Rapid Valley.
Midco cable download speeds
Midco is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rapid Valley. Versus other cable providers in the area, Midco cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rapid Valley. The fastest plan anyone in Rapid Valley 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 Valley customers is up to 1,635 Mbps.
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- 51.4% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 48.6% up to 1,250.0 Mbps
Midco cable upload speeds
In Rapid Valley 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 Valley 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 Valley 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 532 Mbps.
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- 49.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 350.0 Mbps
- 48.6% up to 60.0 Mbps
Bluepeak Cable in Rapid Valley, SD
Bluepeak cable coverage
About 82.26%, or 8,022 people, have Bluepeak cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rapid Valley area. Bluepeak is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Rapid Valley.
Bluepeak cable download speeds
Bluepeak is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rapid Valley. Versus other cable providers in the area, Bluepeak cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rapid Valley. The fastest plan anyone in Rapid Valley can order from Bluepeak goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Rapid Valley customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Bluepeak cable upload speeds
In Rapid Valley 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 Valley cable providers. Bluepeak offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rapid Valley is up to 30 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
Rapid Valley Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Rapid Valley or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Rapid Valley compare to the rest of South Dakota?
Cable internet speeds in Rapid Valley are much faster versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 0.00 Mbps in South Dakota versus 1,635 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in South Dakota is 0.00% versus 98.23% in Rapid Valley.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Rapid Valley 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
- Ashland Heights, SD: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Box Elder, SD: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Rapid City, SD: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Sulphur, SD: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Ellsworth Afb, SD: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Black Hawk, SD: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Summerset, SD: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Piedmont, SD: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bethlehem, SD: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Nemo, SD: less cable coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Beverly Hills, MI: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Whippany, NJ: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bonadelle Ranchos-Madera Ranchos, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bohemia, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bogota, NJ: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Blue Ridge, GA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bladensburg, MD: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Blackstone, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Blacksburg, SC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bithlo, FL: more cable coverage, slower speeds