In Bear Creek there are 4 residential internet providers covering 99.06% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 254 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 Bear Creek
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 Bear Creek are not shown.
Bear Creek 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 99.06% of Bear Creek. 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 CRST. Now you can call companies in Bear Creek with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Bear Creek?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Bear Creek.
Internet Speed Key
The average Bear Creek home can get up to 254 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 300 Mbps, which 7.55% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 91.51% of homes can only purchase plans up to 250 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Bear Creek.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Bear Creek, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Bear Creek?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Bear Creek you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 91.51% of Bear Creek homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 7.55%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Bear Creek homes.
Internet Market Health in Bear Creek
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Bear Creek 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 Bear Creek 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.
Bear Creek 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, Bear Creek 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. Bear Creek internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 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, Bear Creek badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Bear Creek, along with details on where in Bear Creek and at what speeds.
Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Telephone Authority (CRST) Fiber in Bear Creek, SD
CRST fiber coverage
About 99.06%, or 105 people, have CRST fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bear Creek area. CRST is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bear Creek.
Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Telephone Authority (CRST) fiber download speeds
CRST is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bear Creek. Versus other fiber providers in the area, CRST fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bear Creek. The fastest plan anyone in Bear Creek can order from CRST goes up to 250 Mbps, and all Bear Creek customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Telephone Authority (CRST) fiber upload speeds
In Bear Creek download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for CRST fiber. Compared to other ISPs, CRST is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bear Creek fiber providers. CRST offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bear Creek is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Bear Creek, SD
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 7.55%, or 8 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west Bear Creek 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 Bear Creek.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bear Creek. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bear Creek. The fastest plan anyone in Bear Creek can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Bear Creek customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bear Creek download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bear Creek fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bear Creek is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Bear Creek Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Bear Creek or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Bear Creek compare to the rest of South Dakota?
Internet speeds in Bear Creek are slower versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 1,953 Mbps in South Dakota versus 254 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in South Dakota is 98.12% versus 99.06% in Bear Creek.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Bear Creek 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
- Lantry, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dupree, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Eagle Butte, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Eagle Butte, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Thunder Butte, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Green Grass, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Glad Valley, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Isabel, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Faith, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Orton, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Frances, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Padgett, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Paradise, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tuscarora, NV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Faulkner, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lexington Heights, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Queen, NM: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- White Pine, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Egnar, CO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Leroy, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds