TV and Internet Providers in 57501, SD


In 57501 there are 11 residential internet providers covering 99.90% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 1,893 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.

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11 Internet Service Providers in 57501

Centurylink | DSL

Availability:

95.11%

Avg. Speed:

30 Mbps

Midco | Cable

Availability:

80.70%

Avg. Speed:

2,000 Mbps

venture communications | Fiber

Availability:

22.56%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Centurylink | Fiber

Availability:

3.64%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Midco | Fiber

Availability:

3.39%

Avg. Speed:

5,000 Mbps

Quantum Fiber | Fiber

Availability:

3.08%

Avg. Speed:

1,310 Mbps

wispwest.net | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

98.82%

Avg. Speed:

99 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

90.93%

Avg. Speed:

54 Mbps

EarthLink | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

79.45%

Avg. Speed:

61 Mbps

AT&T | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

79.45%

Avg. Speed:

61 Mbps

Verizon | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

49.15%

Avg. Speed:

300 Mbps

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 57501 are not shown.

 

57501 Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

 

Viasat Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

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57501 internet provider availability map
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Internet service is available in 99.90% of 57501. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Midco. Now you can call companies in 57501 with more confidence that they might be available.

 

How fast are internet speeds in 57501?

The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in 57501.

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The average 57501 home can get up to 1,893 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the zip is 5,000 Mbps, which 3.39% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.82% of homes can only purchase plans up to 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 57501.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of 57501, and slower in the northwest areas of the zip.

What type of internet should I choose in 57501?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 57501 you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the zip.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 19.98% of 57501 homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 77.10% of the zip.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.82%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of 57501 homes.

 

Internet Market Health in 57501

57501, SD map of internet competition
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The map shows how competitive the 57501 internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.

Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in 57501 based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.1 (healthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (healthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.5 (healthy)

Overall, competition is healthy.

57501 internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 10 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, 57501 homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, cable, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the zip.

When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. 57501 internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 10 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.

More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, 57501 is doing better than most.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 57501, along with details on where in 57501 and at what speeds.

Centurylink DSL in 57501, SD

Centurylink DSL coverage

About 95.11%, or 16,269 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 57501 area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 57501.

 

Centurylink DSL download speeds

Centurylink is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 57501. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout 57501. The fastest plan anyone in 57501 can order from Centurylink goes up to 80 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 57501 customers is up to 30 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Centurylink customers in 57501. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 5.2% up to 80.0 Mbps
  • 28.5% up to 60.0 Mbps
  • 7.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 58.6% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Centurylink DSL upload speeds

In 57501 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 57501 DSL providers. Centurylink offers 5 different upload speeds across the zip, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 57501 is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 2.8 Mbps.

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Centurylink's 57501 DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 0.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 5.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 29.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 7.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 58.6% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Midco Cable in 57501, SD

Midco cable coverage

About 80.70%, or 13,803 people, have Midco cable internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the south, west, central, southeast, southwest, east, and northeast 57501 area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of 57501.

 

Midco cable download speeds

Midco is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 57501. Versus other cable providers in the area, Midco cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 57501. The fastest plan anyone in 57501 can order from Midco goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all 57501 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Midco customers in 57501. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps

 

Midco cable upload speeds

In 57501 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Midco cable. Compared to other ISPs, Midco is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 57501 cable providers. Midco offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 57501 is up to 350 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Midco's 57501 cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 350.0 Mbps

 

 

 

venture communications Fiber in 57501, SD

venture communications fiber coverage

About 22.56%, or 3,859 people, have venture communications fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the northwest, north, southeast, northeast, central, east, and west 57501 area. venture communications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of 57501.

 

venture communications fiber download speeds

venture communications is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 57501. Versus other fiber providers in the area, venture communications fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 57501. The fastest plan anyone in 57501 can order from venture communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 57501 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to venture communications customers in 57501. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

venture communications fiber upload speeds

In 57501 download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for venture communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, venture communications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other 57501 fiber providers. venture communications offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 57501 is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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venture communications's 57501 fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Centurylink Fiber in 57501, SD

Centurylink fiber coverage

About 3.64%, or 623 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the central 57501 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 57501.

 

Centurylink fiber download speeds

Centurylink is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 57501. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 57501. The fastest plan anyone in 57501 can order from Centurylink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 57501 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Centurylink customers in 57501. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Centurylink fiber upload speeds

In 57501 download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Centurylink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other 57501 fiber providers. Centurylink offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 57501 is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Centurylink's 57501 fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Midco Fiber in 57501, SD

Midco fiber coverage

About 3.39%, or 580 people, have Midco fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the central, east, northeast, and south 57501 area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 57501.

 

Midco fiber download speeds

Midco is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 57501. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Midco fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 57501. The fastest plan anyone in 57501 can order from Midco goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all 57501 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Midco customers in 57501. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps

 

Midco fiber upload speeds

In 57501 download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Midco fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Midco is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 57501 fiber providers. Midco offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 57501 is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Midco's 57501 fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Quantum Fiber Fiber in 57501, SD

Quantum Fiber fiber coverage

About 3.08%, or 527 people, have Quantum Fiber fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the central 57501 area. Quantum Fiber is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 57501.

 

Quantum Fiber fiber download speeds

Quantum Fiber is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 57501. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Quantum Fiber fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout 57501. The fastest plan anyone in 57501 can order from Quantum Fiber goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 57501 customers is up to 1,310 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Quantum Fiber customers in 57501. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 34.9% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
  • 65.1% up to 940.0 Mbps

 

Quantum Fiber fiber upload speeds

In 57501 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Quantum Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Quantum Fiber is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other 57501 fiber providers. Quantum Fiber offers 2 different upload speeds across the zip, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 57501 is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 940 Mbps. On average, Quantum Fiber customers can get speeds up to 961 Mbps.

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Quantum Fiber's 57501 fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 34.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 65.1% up to 940.0 Mbps

 

 

 

wispwest.net Fixed Wireless in 57501, SD

wispwest.net fixed wireless coverage

About 98.82%, or 16,904 people, have wispwest.net fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 57501 area. wispwest.net is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 57501.

 

wispwest.net fixed wireless download speeds

wispwest.net is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 57501. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, wispwest.net fixed wireless is below average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout 57501. The fastest plan anyone in 57501 can order from wispwest.net goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 57501 customers is up to 99 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to wispwest.net customers in 57501. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 98.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 1.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 35.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

wispwest.net fixed wireless upload speeds

In 57501 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for wispwest.net fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, wispwest.net is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other 57501 fixed wireless providers. wispwest.net offers 5 different upload speeds across the zip, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 57501 is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, wispwest.net customers can get speeds up to 20 Mbps.

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wispwest.net's 57501 fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 98.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 1.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 8.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in 57501, SD

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 90.93%, or 15,554 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 57501 area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 57501.

 

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 57501. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout 57501. The fastest plan anyone in 57501 can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 57501 customers is up to 54 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in 57501. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 39.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 61.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In 57501 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 slowest compared to other 57501 fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the zip, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 57501 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 9.6 Mbps.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's 57501 fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 39.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 61.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in 57501, SD

EarthLink fixed wireless coverage

About 79.45%, or 13,590 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 57501 area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of 57501.

 

EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds

EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 57501. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout 57501. The fastest plan anyone in 57501 can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 57501 customers is up to 61 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to EarthLink customers in 57501. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 47.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 52.2% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds

In 57501 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 below average compared to other 57501 fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the zip, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 57501 is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 11 Mbps.

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EarthLink's 57501 fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 47.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 52.2% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fixed Wireless in 57501, SD

AT&T fixed wireless coverage

About 79.45%, or 13,590 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 57501 area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of 57501.

 

AT&T fixed wireless download speeds

AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 57501. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout 57501. The fastest plan anyone in 57501 can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 57501 customers is up to 61 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in 57501. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 47.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 52.2% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds

In 57501 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 below average compared to other 57501 fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the zip, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 57501 is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 11 Mbps.

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AT&T's 57501 fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 47.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 52.2% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Verizon Fixed Wireless in 57501, SD

Verizon fixed wireless coverage

About 49.15%, or 8,407 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 57501 area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of 57501.

 

Verizon fixed wireless download speeds

Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 57501. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 57501. The fastest plan anyone in 57501 can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all 57501 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Verizon customers in 57501. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps

 

Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds

In 57501 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 57501 fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 57501 is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Verizon's 57501 fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

57501 Internet by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 57501 or any of the areas nearby.

How does internet in 57501 compare to the rest of South Dakota?

Internet speeds in 57501 are comparable versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 1,953 Mbps in South Dakota versus 1,893 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar internet availability compared to the zip. Average internet coverage in South Dakota is 98.12% versus 99.90% in 57501.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 57501 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5753298.51%
5752293.45%
57564100.00%
5753698.19%
5757691.02%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
57531100.00%
57520100.00%
5756898.37%
57540100.00%
5753797.09%

What does internet service look like in other zip codes?

Below are zip codes nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.

Nearby Zip Codes

  • 57532, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
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  • 57346, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
  • 57552, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
  • 57371, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
  • 57553, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
  • 57381, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
  • 57379, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
  • 57384, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
  • 57350, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds

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