In 57642 there are 4 residential internet providers covering 99.68% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 998 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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4 Internet Service Providers in 57642
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 57642 are not shown.
57642 Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 99.68% of 57642. 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 WRT. Now you can call companies in 57642 with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in 57642?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in 57642.
Internet Speed Key
The average 57642 home can get up to 998 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the zip is 1,000 Mbps, which 99.52% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 57642.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of 57642, and slower in the northwest areas of the zip.
What type of internet should I choose in 57642?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 57642 you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the zip.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.52% of 57642 homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the zip.
- 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 57642 homes.
Internet Market Health in 57642
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the 57642 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 57642 based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.0 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
57642 internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 2 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, 57642 homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber and fixed wireless, 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. 57642 internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 1 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, 57642 badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 57642, along with details on where in 57642 and at what speeds.
WRT Fiber in 57642, SD
WRT fiber coverage
About 99.52%, or 1,884 people, have WRT fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 57642 area. WRT is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 57642.
WRT fiber download speeds
WRT is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 57642. Versus other fiber providers in the area, WRT fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 57642. The fastest plan anyone in 57642 can order from WRT goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 57642 customers can get this speed.
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WRT fiber upload speeds
In 57642 download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for WRT fiber. Compared to other ISPs, WRT is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 57642 fiber providers. WRT offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 57642 is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Standing Rock Telecommunications Fixed Wireless in 57642, SD
Standing Rock Telecom fixed wireless coverage
About 93.71%, or 1,774 people, have Standing Rock Telecom fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 57642 area. Standing Rock Telecom is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 57642.
Standing Rock Telecommunications fixed wireless download speeds
Standing Rock Telecom is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 57642. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Standing Rock Telecom fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 57642. The fastest plan anyone in 57642 can order from Standing Rock Telecom goes up to 10 Mbps, and all 57642 customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Standing Rock Telecommunications fixed wireless upload speeds
In 57642 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Standing Rock Telecom fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Standing Rock Telecom is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 57642 fixed wireless providers. Standing Rock Telecom offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 57642 is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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57642 Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 57642 or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in 57642 compare to the rest of South Dakota?
Internet speeds in 57642 are slower versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 1,953 Mbps in South Dakota versus 998 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar internet availability compared to the zip. Average internet coverage in South Dakota is 98.12% versus 99.68% in 57642.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 57642 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
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
- 57621, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- 57648, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- 57641, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- 57632, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- 57660, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- 57645, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- 57634, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- 57437, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- 57638, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- 57457, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Zip Codes with Similar Populations
- 99013, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- 74563, OK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- 73848, OK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- 77872, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- 86441, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- 70514, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- 27046, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- 26812, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- 21777, MD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- 20689, MD: more internet coverage, faster speeds