In Hand County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 2.07% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 25 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 Hand County, SD.
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Hand County, SD Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Hand 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 Hand County are not shown.
Hand County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Hand County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 2.07% of Hand County. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Centurylink. Call one of the companies with service in Hand County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Hand County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Hand County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Hand County home can get up to 25 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 60 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.46% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Hand County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Hand County, and slower in the north areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Hand County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Hand County you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 47.47% of Hand County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 50.30% 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 2.23% of Hand County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Hand County, along with details on where in Hand County and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Hand County, SD
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 2.07%, or 65 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast and north Hand 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 Hand County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hand County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Hand County. The fastest plan anyone in Hand 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 Hand County customers is up to 25 Mbps.
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- 29.2% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 70.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Hand 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 fastest compared to other Hand County DSL providers. Centurylink offers 2 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 Hand 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 2.2 Mbps.
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- 29.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 70.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Hand County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Hand County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Hand County compare to the rest of South Dakota?
DSL internet speeds in Hand County are much faster versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 0.00 Mbps in South Dakota versus 25 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in South Dakota is 0.00% versus 2.07% in Hand County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Hand 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
- Hamlin County, SD: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lyon County, MN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Redwood County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Butte County, SD: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lawrence County, SD: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Sibley County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Crook County, WY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Goodhue County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Pepin County, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Wood County, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Broadwater County, MT: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Webster County, WV: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Webster County, MS: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Webster County, KY: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Webster County, GA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Wayne County, UT: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Wayne County, NE: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Wayne County, MO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Wayne County, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Washington County, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds