In Alpena there are 7 residential internet providers covering 97.28% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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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7 Internet Service Providers in Alpena
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 Alpena are not shown.
Alpena 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
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Internet service is available in 97.28% of Alpena. 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 Santel Communications. Now you can call companies in Alpena with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Alpena?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Alpena.
Internet Speed Key
The average Alpena home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 97.28% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Alpena?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Alpena you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 97.28% of Alpena 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 2.72% of Alpena homes.
Internet Market Health in Alpena
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Alpena 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 Alpena based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.1 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.1 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.1 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Alpena internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Alpena 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 city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. Alpena internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 5 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, Alpena badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Alpena, along with details on where in Alpena and at what speeds.
Santel Communications Fiber in Alpena, SD
Santel Communications fiber coverage
About 90.59%, or 366 people, have Santel Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Alpena area. Santel Communications is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Alpena.
Santel Communications fiber download speeds
Santel Communications is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alpena. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Santel Communications fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Alpena. The fastest plan anyone in Alpena can order from Santel Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Alpena customers can get this speed.
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Santel Communications fiber upload speeds
In Alpena download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Santel Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Santel Communications is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Alpena fiber providers. Santel Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Alpena is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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venture communications Fiber in Alpena, SD
venture communications fiber coverage
About 7.18%, or 29 people, have venture communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, west, and southwest Alpena area. venture communications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Alpena.
venture communications fiber download speeds
venture communications is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alpena. Versus other fiber providers in the area, venture communications fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Alpena. The fastest plan anyone in Alpena can order from venture communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Alpena customers can get this speed.
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venture communications fiber upload speeds
In Alpena download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for venture communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, venture communications is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Alpena fiber providers. venture communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Alpena is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Alpena, SD
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 5.69%, or 23 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, south, and east Alpena 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 Alpena.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alpena. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Alpena. The fastest plan anyone in Alpena can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Alpena customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Alpena 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 one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Alpena fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Alpena is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Alpena, SD
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 2.23%, or 9 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest and northeast Alpena 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 Alpena.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alpena. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Alpena. The fastest plan anyone in Alpena can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Alpena customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Alpena download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Alpena fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Alpena is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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AT&T Fixed Wireless in Alpena, SD
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 2.23%, or 9 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest and northeast Alpena 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 Alpena.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alpena. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Alpena. The fastest plan anyone in Alpena can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Alpena customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Alpena download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Alpena fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Alpena is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Alpena Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Alpena or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Alpena compare to the rest of South Dakota?
Internet speeds in Alpena are slower versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 1,953 Mbps in South Dakota versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in South Dakota is 98.12% versus 97.28% in Alpena.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Alpena 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
- Virgil, SD: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Lane, SD: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Woonsocket, SD: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Wessington Springs, SD: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Morningside, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Huron, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Forestburg, SD: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Wolsey, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cavour, SD: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Storla, SD: less internet coverage, similar speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Adak, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- River Ranch, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hallidayboro, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hunt, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Glenwood, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Princeton, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Frankfort, TN: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Piseco, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fence Lake, NM: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kit Carson, CO: more internet coverage, slower speeds