In Allen there are 4 residential internet providers covering 97.58% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 742 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.
Jump to Availability Maps
4 Internet Service Providers in Allen
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 Allen are not shown.
Allen Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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 maps for all providers in Allen
Using the dropdown below, please select a provider. Green indicates nearly all homes have service, red indicates few homes have service, and blank indicates no service.
Please note some providers will take longer to load than others
Internet service is available in 97.58% of Allen. 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 Golden West Telecommunications. Now you can call companies in Allen with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Allen?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Allen.
Internet Speed Key
The average Allen home can get up to 742 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 71.81% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 4.43% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Allen.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Allen, and slower in the north areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Allen?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Allen you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 71.81% of Allen homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 25.77%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.42% of Allen homes.
Internet Market Health in Allen
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Allen 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 Allen based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.6 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Allen internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 3 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Allen homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, fiber, and fixed wireless, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Allen internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 2 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, Allen badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Allen, along with details on where in Allen and at what speeds.
Golden West Telecommunications DSL in Allen, SD
Golden West Telecommunications DSL coverage
About 90.07%, or 671 people, have Golden West Telecommunications DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, northwest, west, north, central, southeast, and northeast Allen area. Golden West Telecommunications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Allen.
Golden West Telecommunications DSL download speeds
Golden West Telecommunications is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Allen. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Golden West Telecommunications DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Allen. The fastest plan anyone in Allen can order from Golden West Telecommunications goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Allen customers is up to 24 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 93.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 6.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications DSL upload speeds
In Allen download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Golden West Telecommunications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Golden West Telecommunications is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Allen DSL providers. Golden West Telecommunications 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 Allen is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Golden West Telecommunications customers can get speeds up to 2.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 93.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 6.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications Fiber in Allen, SD
Golden West Telecommunications fiber coverage
About 71.81%, or 535 people, have Golden West Telecommunications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, west, southeast, east, southwest, central, and northeast Allen area. Golden West Telecommunications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Allen.
Golden West Telecommunications fiber download speeds
Golden West Telecommunications is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Allen. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Golden West Telecommunications fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Allen. The fastest plan anyone in Allen can order from Golden West Telecommunications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Allen customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications fiber upload speeds
In Allen download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Golden West Telecommunications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Golden West Telecommunications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Allen fiber providers. Golden West Telecommunications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Allen is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Allen, SD
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 2.82%, or 21 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast and southwest Allen 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 Allen.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Allen. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Allen. The fastest plan anyone in Allen can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Allen customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Allen 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 Allen fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Allen is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Allen Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Allen or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Allen compare to the rest of South Dakota?
Internet speeds in Allen are slower versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 1,953 Mbps in South Dakota versus 742 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in South Dakota is 98.12% versus 97.58% in Allen.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Allen 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 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
- Swett, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Martin, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kyle, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Potato Creek, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Batesland, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Patricia, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Porcupine, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tuthill, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wanblee, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wounded Knee, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Harrodsburg, IN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Westbrookville, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lone Star, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Johnsontown, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Drewryville, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Guffey, CO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mountain Peak, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Shoto, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Turner Crossroads, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Opelika, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds