In Glad Valley there are 4 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 714 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 Glad Valley
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 Glad Valley are not shown.
Glad Valley 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 100.00% of Glad Valley. 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 Glad Valley with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Glad Valley?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Glad Valley.
Internet Speed Key
The average Glad Valley home can get up to 714 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 61.85% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 38.15% of homes can only purchase plans up to 250 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Glad Valley.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Glad Valley, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Glad Valley?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Glad Valley you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 100.00% of Glad Valley 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 less than 1% of Glad Valley homes.
Internet Market Health in Glad Valley
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Glad Valley 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 Glad Valley based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.6 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.6 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Glad Valley 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, Glad Valley 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. Glad Valley 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, Glad Valley badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Glad Valley, along with details on where in Glad Valley and at what speeds.
Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Telephone Authority (CRST) Fiber in Glad Valley, SD
CRST fiber coverage
About 97.11%, or 168 people, have CRST fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, southeast, south, northeast, and central Glad Valley area. CRST is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Glad Valley.
Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Telephone Authority (CRST) fiber download speeds
CRST is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Glad Valley. Versus other fiber providers in the area, CRST fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Glad Valley. The fastest plan anyone in Glad Valley can order from CRST goes up to 250 Mbps, and all Glad Valley customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Telephone Authority (CRST) fiber upload speeds
In Glad Valley download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for CRST fiber. Compared to other ISPs, CRST is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Glad Valley fiber providers. CRST offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Glad Valley is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications Fiber in Glad Valley, SD
Golden West Telecommunications fiber coverage
About 61.85%, or 107 people, have Golden West Telecommunications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, south, and northwest Glad Valley area. Golden West Telecommunications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Glad Valley.
Golden West Telecommunications fiber download speeds
Golden West Telecommunications is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Glad Valley. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Golden West Telecommunications fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Glad Valley. The fastest plan anyone in Glad Valley can order from Golden West Telecommunications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Glad Valley customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications fiber upload speeds
In Glad Valley download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Golden West Telecommunications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Golden West Telecommunications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Glad Valley fiber providers. Golden West Telecommunications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Glad Valley is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Glad Valley Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Glad Valley or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Glad Valley compare to the rest of South Dakota?
Internet speeds in Glad Valley are slower versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 1,953 Mbps in South Dakota versus 714 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in South Dakota is 98.12% versus 100.00% in Glad Valley.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Glad Valley 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
- Dupree, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Howes, SD: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cherry Creek, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lantry, SD: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bear Creek, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Faith, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kirley, SD: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Eagle Butte, SD: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Eagle Butte, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Thunder Butte, SD: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Gray Point, LA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Stephens, KY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Stennett, IA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- State Line City, IN: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Stark, KS: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Standard, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Stairtown, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Staffords Store, TN: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- St. Joe, ID: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Spring Hill, AL: less internet coverage, slower speeds