In Douglas County there are 9 residential internet providers covering 99.96% 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 Douglas 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 Douglas County are not shown.
Douglas 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 Douglas County
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Internet service is available in 99.96% of Douglas 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 Golden West Telecommunications. Now you can call companies in Douglas County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Douglas County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Douglas County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Douglas 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 99.96% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Douglas County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Douglas 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 99.96% of Douglas 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 Douglas County homes.
Internet Market Health in Douglas County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Douglas 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 Douglas County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.1 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.1 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Douglas 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, Douglas 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. Douglas 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, Douglas County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Douglas County, along with details on where in Douglas County and at what speeds.
Golden West Telecommunications Fiber in Douglas County, SD
Golden West Telecommunications fiber coverage
About 73.09%, or 2,072 people, have Golden West Telecommunications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Douglas County area. Golden West Telecommunications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Douglas 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 Douglas County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Golden West Telecommunications fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Douglas County. The fastest plan anyone in Douglas County can order from Golden West Telecommunications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Douglas 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 Douglas 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 Douglas 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 Douglas 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
Midstate Communications (South Dakota) Fiber in Douglas County, SD
Midstate Communications fiber coverage
About 22.75%, or 645 people, have Midstate Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, northwest, west, and east Douglas County area. Midstate Communications is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Douglas 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 Douglas County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Midstate Communications fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Douglas County. The fastest plan anyone in Douglas County can order from Midstate Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Douglas 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 Douglas 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 Douglas County fiber providers. Midstate Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Douglas 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
Santel Communications Fiber in Douglas County, SD
Santel Communications fiber coverage
About 6.91%, or 196 people, have Santel Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast and east Douglas 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 Douglas County.
Santel Communications fiber download speeds
Santel Communications is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Douglas County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Santel Communications fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Douglas County. The fastest plan anyone in Douglas County can order from Santel Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Douglas County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Santel Communications fiber upload speeds
In Douglas 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 Douglas County fiber providers. Santel Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Douglas 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 Douglas County, SD
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 64.44%, or 1,827 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Douglas 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 Douglas 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 Douglas 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 Douglas County. The fastest plan anyone in Douglas 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 Douglas County customers is up to 52 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 36.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 63.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Douglas 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 average compared to other Douglas 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 Douglas 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 9.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 36.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 63.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Douglas County, SD
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 42.01%, or 1,191 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, north, central, west, and east Douglas County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Douglas County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Douglas County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Douglas County. The fastest plan anyone in Douglas County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Douglas County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Douglas 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 Douglas County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Douglas 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 Douglas County, SD
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 2.05%, or 58 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, central, northwest, southeast, and west Douglas 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 Douglas County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Douglas County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Douglas County. The fastest plan anyone in Douglas County can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Douglas County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Douglas 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 Douglas County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Douglas County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Douglas County, SD
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 2.05%, or 58 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, central, northwest, southeast, and west Douglas 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 Douglas County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Douglas 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 Douglas County. The fastest plan anyone in Douglas County can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Douglas County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Douglas 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 Douglas 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 Douglas County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Douglas County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Douglas County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Douglas County compare to the rest of South Dakota?
Internet speeds in Douglas 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 99.96% in Douglas County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Douglas 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
- Hutchinson County, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Turner County, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tripp County, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln County, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lyon County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Todd County, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Osceola County, IA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dickinson County, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bennett County, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Emmet County, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Griggs County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Richland County, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Richardson County, NE: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rich County, UT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rice County, KS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Reynolds County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Republic County, KS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Renville County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Refugio County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Presidio County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds