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In Mellette County there are 4 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 21.58% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 159 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 Mellette County, SD.
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Mellette County, SD Availability Maps
Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers 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 fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 21.58% of Mellette County. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Verizon. Call one of the companies with service in Mellette County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Mellette County?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Mellette County.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Mellette County home can get up to 159 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the county is 300 Mbps, which 10.38% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 10.74% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Mellette County.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Mellette County, and slower in the central areas of the county.
Is fixed wireless 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 fixed wireless 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.
Fixed Wireless 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.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Mellette County, SD
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 10.38%, or 199 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, west, southeast, and northwest Mellette County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Mellette County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mellette County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Mellette County. The fastest plan anyone in Mellette County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Mellette County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Mellette County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Mellette County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Mellette County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Mellette County, SD
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 10.32%, or 198 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, southeast, west, and east Mellette County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Mellette County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mellette County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Mellette County. The fastest plan anyone in Mellette County can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Mellette County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Mellette County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Mellette County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Mellette County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Mellette County, SD
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 10.32%, or 198 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, southeast, west, and east Mellette County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Mellette County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mellette County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Mellette County. The fastest plan anyone in Mellette County can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Mellette County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Mellette County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Mellette County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Mellette County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Mellette County, SD
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 7.19%, or 138 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, west, southeast, northwest, and east Mellette County 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 Mellette County.
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 Mellette County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Mellette County. The fastest plan anyone in Mellette County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Mellette County customers is up to 84 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 78.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 21.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Mellette County 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 above average compared to other Mellette County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 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 16 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 78.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 21.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
Mellette County Fixed Wireless 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 fixed wireless internet in Mellette County compare to the rest of South Dakota?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Mellette County are much faster versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 0.00 Mbps in South Dakota versus 159 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the county. Average fixed wireless coverage in South Dakota is 0.00% versus 21.58% in Mellette County.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless 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 fixed wireless 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: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Aurora County, SD: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Hanson County, SD: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- McCook County, SD: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln County, SD: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Minnehaha County, SD: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Rock County, MN: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Nobles County, MN: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Jackson County, MN: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Martin County, MN: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Pulaski County, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Adair County, IA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Knox County, NE: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Knox County, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Kusilvak Census Area, AK: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- La Salle County, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Lake and Peninsula Borough, AK: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Prairie County, AR: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Presidio County, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Pulaski County, GA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds