In Brown County there are 10 residential internet providers covering 97.59% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,546 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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10 Internet Service Providers in Brown 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 Brown County are not shown.
Brown 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 Brown County
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Internet service is available in 97.59% of Brown 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 Midco. Now you can call companies in Brown County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Brown County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Brown County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Brown County home can get up to 1,546 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 5,000 Mbps, which 3.73% 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 Brown County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Brown County, and slower in the north areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Brown County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Brown County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 16.15% of Brown County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 58.74% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 22.69%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.41% of Brown County homes.
Internet Market Health in Brown County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Brown 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 Brown County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.6 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.6 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.1 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Brown County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 10 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Brown County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, dsl, and cable, 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 worse. Brown County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 10 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, Brown County is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Brown County, along with details on where in Brown County and at what speeds.
NVC Fiber in Brown County, SD
NVC fiber coverage
About 89.71%, or 34,360 people, have NVC fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Brown County area. NVC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Brown County.
NVC fiber download speeds
NVC is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brown County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, NVC fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Brown County. The fastest plan anyone in Brown County can order from NVC goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Brown County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
NVC fiber upload speeds
In Brown County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for NVC fiber. Compared to other ISPs, NVC is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Brown County fiber providers. NVC offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Brown County is up to 200 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
Midco Cable in Brown County, SD
Midco cable coverage
About 81.03%, or 31,035 people, have Midco cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, south, southwest, and northwest Brown County area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Brown County.
Midco cable download speeds
Midco is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brown County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Midco cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Brown County. The fastest plan anyone in Brown County can order from Midco goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,250 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Brown County customers is up to 1,330 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 10.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 89.4% up to 1,250.0 Mbps
Midco cable upload speeds
In Brown County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Midco cable. Compared to other ISPs, Midco is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Brown County cable providers. Midco offers 3 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 Brown County is up to 350 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 60 Mbps. On average, Midco customers can get speeds up to 92 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 10.6% up to 350.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 88.8% up to 60.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL in Brown County, SD
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 80.33%, or 30,767 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, southwest, south, northwest, north, east, and southeast Brown County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Brown County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brown County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the slowest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Brown County. The fastest plan anyone in Brown County can order from Centurylink goes up to 80 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Brown County customers is up to 25 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 0.1% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 22.9% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 13.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 64.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Brown County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Brown County DSL providers. Centurylink offers 6 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 Brown County is up to 40 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 2.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 22.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 13.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 64.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
NVC DSL in Brown County, SD
NVC DSL coverage
About 62.28%, or 23,854 people, have NVC DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Brown County area. NVC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Brown County.
NVC DSL download speeds
NVC is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brown County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, NVC DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Brown County. The fastest plan anyone in Brown County can order from NVC goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Brown County customers is up to 46 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 85.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 14.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
NVC DSL upload speeds
In Brown County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for NVC DSL. Compared to other ISPs, NVC is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Brown County DSL providers. NVC 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 Brown County is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, NVC customers can get speeds up to 4.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 85.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 14.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
Midco Fiber in Brown County, SD
Midco fiber coverage
About 3.73%, or 1,430 people, have Midco fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, east, west, southwest, and south Brown County area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Brown County.
Midco fiber download speeds
Midco is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brown County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Midco fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Brown County. The fastest plan anyone in Brown County can order from Midco goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Brown County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Midco fiber upload speeds
In Brown County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Midco fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Midco is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Brown County fiber providers. Midco offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Brown County is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Brown County, SD
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 71.46%, or 27,370 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, south, west, southwest, southeast, and east Brown County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Brown County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brown County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Brown County. The fastest plan anyone in Brown County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Brown County customers is up to 44 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 25.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 74.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Brown County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Brown County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink 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 Brown County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 7.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 25.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 74.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Brown County, SD
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 71.46%, or 27,370 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, south, west, southwest, southeast, and east Brown County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Brown County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brown County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Brown County. The fastest plan anyone in Brown County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Brown County customers is up to 44 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 25.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 74.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Brown County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Brown County fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 Brown County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 7.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 25.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 74.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Wavelength Fixed Wireless in Brown County, SD
Wavelength fixed wireless coverage
About 58.87%, or 22,548 people, have Wavelength fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, south, southwest, north, and northwest Brown County area. Wavelength is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Brown County.
Wavelength fixed wireless download speeds
Wavelength is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brown County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Wavelength fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Brown County. The fastest plan anyone in Brown County can order from Wavelength goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Brown County customers is up to 1,114 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 37.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 32.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 29.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
Wavelength fixed wireless upload speeds
In Brown County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Wavelength fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Wavelength is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Brown County fixed wireless providers. Wavelength offers 3 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 Brown County is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Wavelength customers can get speeds up to 950 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 37.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 32.8% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 29.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Brown County, SD
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 57.31%, or 21,951 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, south, west, southwest, southeast, east, northwest, and north Brown County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Brown County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brown County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Brown County. The fastest plan anyone in Brown County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Brown County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Brown 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 below average compared to other Brown County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Brown County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
NVC Fixed Wireless in Brown County, SD
NVC fixed wireless coverage
About 38.43%, or 14,719 people, have NVC fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Brown County area. NVC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Brown County.
NVC fixed wireless download speeds
NVC is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brown County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, NVC fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Brown County. The fastest plan anyone in Brown County can order from NVC goes up to 70 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Brown County customers is up to 29 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 1.4% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 15.1% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 83.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
NVC fixed wireless upload speeds
In Brown County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for NVC fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, NVC is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Brown County fixed wireless providers. NVC offers 4 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 Brown County is up to 8.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, NVC customers can get speeds up to 3.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 1.4% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 15.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 83.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Brown County, SD
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 28.61%, or 10,958 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Brown 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 small portion of Brown 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 Brown 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 Brown County. The fastest plan anyone in Brown 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 Brown County customers is up to 35 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 12.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 87.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Brown 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 below average compared to other Brown 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 Brown 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 5.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 12.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 87.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
Brown County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Brown County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Brown County compare to the rest of South Dakota?
Internet speeds in Brown County are slower versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 1,953 Mbps in South Dakota versus 1,546 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in South Dakota is 98.12% versus 97.59% in Brown County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Brown 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
- Edmunds County, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Day County, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Walworth County, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Big Stone County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Stevens County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Stearns County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sherburne County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Isanti County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chisago County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Polk County, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Polk County, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Coamo Municipio, PR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sagadahoc County, ME: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rio Arriba County, NM: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Coles County, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Colleton County, SC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Colquitt County, GA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Accomack County, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Laclede County, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hatillo Municipio, PR: more internet coverage, slower speeds