In Aurora County there are 9 residential internet providers covering 99.78% of the county. 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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9 Internet Service Providers in Aurora 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 Aurora County are not shown.
Aurora County 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 Aurora County
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Internet service is available in 99.78% of Aurora County. 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 Midstate Communications. Now you can call companies in Aurora County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Aurora County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Aurora County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Aurora County home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 99.78% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Aurora County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Aurora County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.78% of Aurora County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- 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 Aurora County homes.
Internet Market Health in Aurora County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Aurora County 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 Aurora County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.6 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.8 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Aurora County 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, Aurora County 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 county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. Aurora County 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, Aurora County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Aurora County, along with details on where in Aurora County and at what speeds.
Midstate Communications (South Dakota) Fiber in Aurora County, SD
Midstate Communications fiber coverage
About 51.77%, or 1,422 people, have Midstate Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, west, northwest, south, southwest, and north Aurora County area. Midstate Communications is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Aurora County.
Midstate Communications (South Dakota) fiber download speeds
Midstate Communications is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Aurora County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Midstate Communications fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Aurora County. The fastest plan anyone in Aurora County can order from Midstate Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Aurora County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Midstate Communications (South Dakota) fiber upload speeds
In Aurora County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Midstate Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Midstate Communications is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Aurora County fiber providers. Midstate Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Aurora County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications Fiber in Aurora County, SD
Golden West Telecommunications fiber coverage
About 43.43%, or 1,193 people, have Golden West Telecommunications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, north, northeast, east, and south Aurora County area. Golden West Telecommunications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Aurora County.
Golden West Telecommunications fiber download speeds
Golden West Telecommunications is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Aurora County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Golden West Telecommunications fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Aurora County. The fastest plan anyone in Aurora County can order from Golden West Telecommunications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Aurora County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications fiber upload speeds
In Aurora County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Golden West Telecommunications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Golden West Telecommunications is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Aurora County fiber providers. Golden West Telecommunications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Aurora County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Santel Communications Fiber in Aurora County, SD
Santel Communications fiber coverage
About 6.12%, or 168 people, have Santel Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, east, and southeast Aurora County area. Santel Communications is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Aurora County.
Santel Communications fiber download speeds
Santel Communications is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Aurora County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Santel Communications fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Aurora County. The fastest plan anyone in Aurora County can order from Santel Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Aurora County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Santel Communications fiber upload speeds
In Aurora County 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 Aurora County fiber providers. Santel Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Aurora County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Aurora County, SD
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 55.41%, or 1,522 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Aurora 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 majority of Aurora 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 Aurora 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 Aurora County. The fastest plan anyone in Aurora 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 Aurora County customers is up to 77 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 69.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 30.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Aurora 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 Aurora 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 Aurora 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 15 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 69.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 30.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Aurora County, SD
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 15.80%, or 434 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, south, and east Aurora County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Aurora County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Aurora County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Aurora County. The fastest plan anyone in Aurora County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Aurora County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Aurora 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 Aurora County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Aurora County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Aurora County, SD
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 1.53%, or 42 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, northeast, east, and northwest Aurora 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 Aurora County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Aurora County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Aurora County. The fastest plan anyone in Aurora County can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Aurora County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Aurora County 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 Aurora County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Aurora County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Aurora County, SD
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 1.53%, or 42 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, northeast, east, and northwest Aurora 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 Aurora County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Aurora 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 Aurora County. The fastest plan anyone in Aurora County can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Aurora County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Aurora County 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 Aurora 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 Aurora County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Aurora County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Aurora County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Aurora County compare to the rest of South Dakota?
Internet speeds in Aurora County are slower versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 1,953 Mbps in South Dakota versus 1,000 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in South Dakota is 98.12% versus 99.78% in Aurora County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Aurora County 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 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
- Davison County, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Brule County, SD: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Hanson County, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- McCook County, SD: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Minnehaha County, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mellette County, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rock County, MN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Nobles County, MN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jackson County, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jackson County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Hartley County, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Caribou County, ID: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Loving County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Schleicher County, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jeff Davis County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Camas County, ID: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Daggett County, UT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hidalgo County, NM: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Greenlee County, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Teton County, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds