In Watertown there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 96.77% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,292 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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Watertown, SD Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Watertown
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 Watertown are not shown.
Watertown Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Watertown is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 96.77% of Watertown. 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 Watertown above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Watertown?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Watertown.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Watertown home can get up to 1,292 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 5.47% 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 Watertown.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Watertown, and slower in the west areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Watertown?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Watertown you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 5.19% of Watertown homes.
- Cable is fastest for 94.57% 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 Watertown homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Watertown, along with details on where in Watertown and at what speeds.
Midco Cable in Watertown, SD
Midco cable coverage
About 96.69%, or 22,738 people, have Midco cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Watertown area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Watertown.
Midco cable download speeds
Midco is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Watertown. Versus other cable providers in the area, Midco cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Watertown. The fastest plan anyone in Watertown 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 Watertown customers is up to 1,292 Mbps.
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- 5.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 94.3% up to 1,250.0 Mbps
Midco cable upload speeds
In Watertown 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 Watertown 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 Watertown 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 77 Mbps.
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- 5.7% up to 350.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 93.9% up to 60.0 Mbps
Bluepeak Cable in Watertown, SD
Bluepeak cable coverage
About 94.64%, or 22,257 people, have Bluepeak cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Watertown area. Bluepeak is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Watertown.
Bluepeak cable download speeds
Bluepeak is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Watertown. Versus other cable providers in the area, Bluepeak cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Watertown. The fastest plan anyone in Watertown can order from Bluepeak goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Watertown customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Bluepeak cable upload speeds
In Watertown 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 Watertown cable providers. Bluepeak offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Watertown is up to 30 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
Watertown Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Watertown or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Watertown compare to the rest of South Dakota?
Cable internet speeds in Watertown are much faster versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 0.00 Mbps in South Dakota versus 1,292 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in South Dakota is 0.00% versus 96.77% in Watertown.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Watertown 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
- Rauville, SD: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Foley, SD: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Kampeska, SD: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Waverly, SD: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Castlewood, SD: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hayti, SD: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Lake Norden, SD: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Estelline, SD: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- kranzburg-sd: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- grover-sd: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Crystal, MN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Tysons Corner, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Tumwater, WA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Tullahoma, TN: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Trotwood, OH: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Tipp City, OH: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Sunset, FL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- East Renton Highlands, WA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- East Moline, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Dover, NJ: more cable coverage, slower speeds