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In Houghton there are 2 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 59.85% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 32 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 Fixed Wireless internet providers in Houghton, SD.
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Houghton, SD Availability Maps
Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in Houghton
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 Houghton are not shown.
Houghton Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Houghton is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 59.85% of Houghton. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is NVC. Call one of the companies with service in Houghton above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Houghton?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Houghton.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Houghton home can get up to 32 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 4.55% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 51.52% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Houghton.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Houghton, and slower in the east areas of the city.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in Houghton?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Houghton you live. In general, fiber competes most often with fixed wireless in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 100.00% of Houghton homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% 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 Houghton homes.
Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Houghton, along with details on where in Houghton and at what speeds.
NVC Fixed Wireless in Houghton, SD
NVC fixed wireless coverage
About 59.85%, or 79 people, have NVC fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, east, southeast, south, southwest, central, and west Houghton area. NVC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Houghton.
NVC fixed wireless download speeds
NVC is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Houghton. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, NVC fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Houghton. The fastest plan anyone in Houghton can order from NVC goes up to 45 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Houghton customers is up to 26 Mbps.
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- 6.3% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 93.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
NVC fixed wireless upload speeds
In Houghton download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for NVC fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, NVC is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Houghton fixed wireless providers. NVC offers 2 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 Houghton is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, NVC customers can get speeds up to 3.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 6.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 93.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Houghton, SD
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 7.58%, or 10 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and west Houghton area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Houghton.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Houghton. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Houghton. The fastest plan anyone in Houghton can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Houghton customers is up to 70 Mbps.
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- 60.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 40.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Houghton download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Houghton fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 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 Houghton is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 13 Mbps.
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- 60.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 40.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Houghton Fixed Wireless by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Houghton or any of the areas nearby.
How does fixed wireless internet in Houghton compare to the rest of South Dakota?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Houghton are much faster versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 0.00 Mbps in South Dakota versus 32 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the city. Average fixed wireless coverage in South Dakota is 0.00% versus 59.85% in Houghton.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Houghton are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fixed wireless 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
- Hecla, SD: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Columbia, SD: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Claremont, SD: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Huffton, SD: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Barnard, SD: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Tacoma Park, SD: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Putney, SD: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Amherst, SD: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Frederick, SD: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Guelph, ND: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Lutzville, PA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Lodgepole, SD: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- West End, WV: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- West Colesville, NY: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Lourdes, IA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Welty, CO: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Wellington, ME: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Welchs Creek, KY: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Luner, KY: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Weathers, AR: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds