In Rapid Valley there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 94.07% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 19 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 Rapid Valley, SD.
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Rapid Valley, SD Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Rapid Valley
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 Rapid Valley are not shown.
Rapid Valley Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Rapid Valley is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 94.07% of Rapid Valley. 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 Rapid Valley above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Rapid Valley?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Rapid Valley.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Rapid Valley home can get up to 19 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 80 Mbps, which 6.93% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 78.97% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Rapid Valley.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Rapid Valley, and slower in the central areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Rapid Valley?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Rapid Valley you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 9.72% of Rapid Valley homes.
- Cable is fastest for 89.87% 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 Rapid Valley homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Rapid Valley, along with details on where in Rapid Valley and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Rapid Valley, SD
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 94.07%, or 9,174 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rapid Valley area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Rapid Valley.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rapid Valley. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Rapid Valley. The fastest plan anyone in Rapid Valley can order from Centurylink goes up to 80 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Rapid Valley customers is up to 19 Mbps.
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- 7.4% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 83.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Rapid Valley 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 Rapid Valley DSL providers. Centurylink offers 4 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 Rapid Valley is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 1.9 Mbps.
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- 7.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 83.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Rapid Valley DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Rapid Valley or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Rapid Valley compare to the rest of South Dakota?
DSL internet speeds in Rapid Valley are much faster versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 0.00 Mbps in South Dakota versus 19 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in South Dakota is 0.00% versus 94.07% in Rapid Valley.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Rapid Valley 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 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
- Ashland Heights, SD: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Box Elder, SD: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Rapid City, SD: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Sulphur, SD: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Ellsworth Afb, SD: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Farmingdale, SD: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Caputa, SD: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Black Hawk, SD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Summerset, SD: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Johnson Siding, SD: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Beverly Hills, MI: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Bonadelle Ranchos-Madera Ranchos, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Blue Ridge, GA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Blacksburg, SC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Bithlo, FL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Birch Bay, WA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Big Bear City, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Willard, OH: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Berrien Springs, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Berlin, NH: less DSL coverage, faster speeds