In South Dakota there are 4 residential Cable providers covering 62.99% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 1,451 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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South Dakota Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in South Dakota
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 South Dakota are not shown.
South Dakota Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in South Dakota is cable internet available?
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Cable is available in 62.99% of South Dakota. 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 South Dakota above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in South Dakota?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in South Dakota.
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The average South Dakota home can get up to 1,451 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the state is 2,000 Mbps, which 20.12% 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 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in South Dakota.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of South Dakota, and slower in the southwest areas of the state.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in South Dakota?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in South Dakota you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the state.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 51.16% of South Dakota homes.
- Cable is fastest for 42.91% of the state.
- DSL is fastest for 1.39%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.66%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.88% of South Dakota homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in South Dakota, along with details on where in South Dakota and at what speeds.
Midco Cable in South Dakota
Midco cable coverage
About 55.38%, or 491,011 people, have Midco cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southeast, west, north, central, northeast, northwest, east, and south South Dakota area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of South Dakota.
Midco cable download speeds
Midco is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Dakota. Versus other cable providers in the area, Midco cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout South Dakota. The fastest plan anyone in South Dakota can order from Midco goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,250 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for South Dakota customers is up to 1,523 Mbps.
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- 36.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 63.7% up to 1,250.0 Mbps
Midco cable upload speeds
In South Dakota 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 South Dakota cable providers. Midco offers 4 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in South Dakota 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 240 Mbps.
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- 10.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 26.4% up to 350.0 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 58.3% up to 60.0 Mbps
Bluepeak Cable in South Dakota
Bluepeak cable coverage
About 29.13%, or 258,255 people, have Bluepeak cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the west, southeast, northeast, east, and northwest South Dakota area. Bluepeak is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of South Dakota.
Bluepeak cable download speeds
Bluepeak is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Dakota. Versus other cable providers in the area, Bluepeak cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout South Dakota. The fastest plan anyone in South Dakota can order from Bluepeak goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all South Dakota customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Bluepeak cable upload speeds
In South Dakota 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 below average compared to other South Dakota cable providers. Bluepeak offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in South Dakota is up to 30 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in South Dakota
Mediacom cable coverage
About 3.86%, or 34,190 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the east, northeast, and central South Dakota area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of South Dakota.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Dakota. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout South Dakota. The fastest plan anyone in South Dakota can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all South Dakota customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In South Dakota download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other South Dakota cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in South Dakota is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Long Lines Cable in South Dakota
Long Lines cable coverage
About 1.01%, or 8,963 people, have Long Lines cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southeast South Dakota area. Long Lines is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of South Dakota.
Long Lines cable download speeds
Long Lines is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Dakota. Versus other cable providers in the area, Long Lines cable is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout South Dakota. The fastest plan anyone in South Dakota can order from Long Lines goes up to 1,500 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for South Dakota customers is up to 1,499 Mbps.
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- 99.9% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Long Lines cable upload speeds
In South Dakota download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Long Lines cable. Compared to other ISPs, Long Lines is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other South Dakota cable providers. Long Lines offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in South Dakota is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
South Dakota Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to South Dakota or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in South Dakota compare to the rest of the United States?
Cable internet speeds in South Dakota are much faster versus the average speeds in the United States: 0.00 Mbps in the United States versus 1,451 Mbps in the state. The nation has similar cable availability compared to the state. Average cable coverage in the United States is 0.00% versus 62.99% in South Dakota.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around South Dakota 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 states?
Below are states nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby States
- Nebraska: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- North Dakota: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Minnesota: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Iowa: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Kansas: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Wyoming: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Wisconsin: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Colorado: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Missouri: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Illinois: more cable coverage, faster speeds
States with Similar Populations
- California: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Colorado: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Connecticut: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Delaware: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- District of Columbia: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Florida: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Georgia: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Arkansas: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Puerto Rico: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- New Jersey: more cable coverage, slower speeds