In Brookings County there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 26.00% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 40 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.
This page contains all DSL internet providers in Brookings County, SD.
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Brookings County, SD Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Brookings County
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 Brookings County are not shown.
Brookings County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Brookings County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 26.00% of Brookings County. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Swiftel. Call one of the companies with service in Brookings County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Brookings County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Brookings County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Brookings County home can get up to 40 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 60 Mbps, which 2.09% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 6.68% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Brookings County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Brookings County, and slower in the north areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Brookings County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Brookings County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 90.25% of Brookings County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 8.99% of Brookings County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Brookings County, along with details on where in Brookings County and at what speeds.
Swiftel DSL in Brookings County, SD
Swiftel DSL coverage
About 16.30%, or 5,603 people, have Swiftel DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central and south Brookings County area. Swiftel is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Brookings County.
Swiftel DSL download speeds
Swiftel is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brookings County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Swiftel DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Brookings County. The fastest plan anyone in Brookings County can order from Swiftel goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Brookings County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Swiftel DSL upload speeds
In Brookings County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Swiftel DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Swiftel is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Brookings County DSL providers. Swiftel offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Brookings County is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL in Brookings County, SD
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 9.70%, or 3,333 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northwest, southwest, and north Brookings County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Brookings County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brookings County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Brookings County. The fastest plan anyone in Brookings County can order from Centurylink goes up to 60 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Brookings County customers is up to 24 Mbps.
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- 21.6% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 9.5% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 68.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Brookings County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Brookings County DSL providers. Centurylink offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Brookings County is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 2.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 21.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 9.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 68.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Brookings County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Brookings County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Brookings County compare to the rest of South Dakota?
DSL internet speeds in Brookings County are much faster versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 0.00 Mbps in South Dakota versus 40 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in South Dakota is 0.00% versus 26.00% in Brookings County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Brookings County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does DSL internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Lincoln County, MN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Kingsbury County, SD: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lyon County, MN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Beadle County, SD: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Redwood County, MN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Brown County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Nicollet County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Le Sueur County, MN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hughes County, SD: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Rice County, MN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Douglas County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Pine County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Del Norte County, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pike County, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Pike County, AL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Perry County, KY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Payette County, ID: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Dickinson County, MI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Dillon County, SC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Dinwiddie County, VA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds