In Mellette County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 43.22% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 20 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 Mellette County, SD.
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Mellette County, SD Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Mellette 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 Mellette County are not shown.
Mellette County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Mellette County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 43.22% of Mellette County. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Golden West Telecommunications. Call one of the companies with service in Mellette County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Mellette County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Mellette County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Mellette County home can get up to 20 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 25 Mbps, which 29.93% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 13.30% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Mellette County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Mellette County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Mellette County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Mellette County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 67.94% of Mellette County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 16.89%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 5.84%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 9.33% of Mellette County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Mellette County, along with details on where in Mellette County and at what speeds.
Golden West Telecommunications DSL in Mellette County, SD
Golden West Telecommunications DSL coverage
About 43.22%, or 829 people, have Golden West Telecommunications DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Mellette County area. Golden West Telecommunications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Mellette County.
Golden West Telecommunications DSL download speeds
Golden West Telecommunications is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mellette County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Golden West Telecommunications DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Mellette County. The fastest plan anyone in Mellette County can order from Golden West Telecommunications goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Mellette County customers is up to 20 Mbps.
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- 69.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 30.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications DSL upload speeds
In Mellette County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Golden West Telecommunications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Golden West Telecommunications is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Mellette County DSL providers. Golden West Telecommunications 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 Mellette County is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Golden West Telecommunications customers can get speeds up to 2.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 69.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 30.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Mellette County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Mellette County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Mellette County compare to the rest of South Dakota?
DSL internet speeds in Mellette County are much faster versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 0.00 Mbps in South Dakota versus 20 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in South Dakota is 0.00% versus 43.22% in Mellette County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Mellette 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
- Jackson County, SD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hanson County, SD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- McCook County, SD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln County, SD: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Minnehaha County, SD: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Rock County, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Nobles County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Jackson County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Martin County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Faribault County, MN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Pulaski County, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Adair County, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Knox County, NE: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Knox County, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Kusilvak Census Area, AK: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- La Salle County, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lake and Peninsula Borough, AK: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Prairie County, AR: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Presidio County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, AK: more DSL coverage, faster speeds