In Hand County there are 10 residential internet providers covering 97.77% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,129 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 Hand 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 Hand County are not shown.
Hand County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Availability maps for all providers in Hand County
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Internet service is available in 97.77% of Hand 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 venture communications. Now you can call companies in Hand County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Hand County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Hand County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Hand County home can get up to 1,129 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,250 Mbps, which 50.30% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 47.47% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Hand County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Hand County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Hand County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Hand 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 47.47% of Hand County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 50.30% 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 2.23% of Hand County homes.
Internet Market Health in Hand County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Hand 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 Hand County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.2 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.9 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Hand County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Hand County homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, fixed wireless, cable, and dsl, 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. Hand County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 6 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, Hand County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Hand County, along with details on where in Hand County and at what speeds.
venture communications Fiber in Hand County, SD
venture communications fiber coverage
About 76.60%, or 2,409 people, have venture communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Hand County area. venture communications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Hand County.
venture communications fiber download speeds
venture communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hand County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, venture communications fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hand County. The fastest plan anyone in Hand County can order from venture communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Hand County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
venture communications fiber upload speeds
In Hand County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for venture communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, venture communications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Hand County fiber providers. venture communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hand 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
Midco Cable in Hand County, SD
Midco cable coverage
About 50.30%, or 1,582 people, have Midco cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central Hand County area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Hand County.
Midco cable download speeds
Midco is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hand County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Midco cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hand County. The fastest plan anyone in Hand County can order from Midco goes up to 1,250 Mbps, and all Hand County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,250.0 Mbps
Midco cable upload speeds
In Hand County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Midco cable. Compared to other ISPs, Midco is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Hand County cable providers. Midco 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 Hand County is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 60 Mbps. On average, Midco customers can get speeds up to 225 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 86.8% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 13.2% up to 60.0 Mbps
NVC Fiber in Hand County, SD
NVC fiber coverage
About 5.15%, or 162 people, have NVC fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast and north Hand County area. NVC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Hand County.
NVC fiber download speeds
NVC is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hand County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, NVC fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hand County. The fastest plan anyone in Hand County can order from NVC goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Hand County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
NVC fiber upload speeds
In Hand County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for NVC fiber. Compared to other ISPs, NVC is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Hand County fiber providers. NVC offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hand County is up to 200 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL in Hand County, SD
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 2.07%, or 65 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast and north Hand County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Hand County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hand County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Hand County. The fastest plan anyone in Hand County can order from Centurylink goes up to 60 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Hand County customers is up to 25 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 29.2% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 70.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Hand 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 fastest compared to other Hand County DSL providers. Centurylink 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 Hand County is up to 5.0 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
- 29.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 70.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
wispwest.net Fixed Wireless in Hand County, SD
wispwest.net fixed wireless coverage
About 61.37%, or 1,930 people, have wispwest.net fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Hand County area. wispwest.net is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Hand County.
wispwest.net fixed wireless download speeds
wispwest.net is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hand County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, wispwest.net fixed wireless is average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Hand County. The fastest plan anyone in Hand County can order from wispwest.net goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Hand County customers is up to 93 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 86.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 12.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
wispwest.net fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hand County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for wispwest.net fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, wispwest.net is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Hand County fixed wireless providers. wispwest.net 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 Hand County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 8.0 Mbps. On average, wispwest.net customers can get speeds up to 19 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 86.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 12.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 8.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hand County, SD
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 57.17%, or 1,798 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Hand 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 Hand 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 Hand 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 Hand County. The fastest plan anyone in Hand 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 Hand County customers is up to 74 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 64.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 35.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hand 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 Hand 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 Hand 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 14 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 64.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 35.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
Midco Fixed Wireless in Hand County, SD
Midco fixed wireless coverage
About 23.72%, or 746 people, have Midco fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, central, northeast, south, west, north, east, and northwest Hand County area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Hand County.
Midco fixed wireless download speeds
Midco is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hand County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Midco fixed wireless is average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hand County. The fastest plan anyone in Hand County can order from Midco goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Hand County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Midco fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hand County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Midco fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Midco is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Hand County fixed wireless providers. Midco offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hand County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Hand County, SD
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 2.23%, or 70 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, south, west, and southwest Hand 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 Hand County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hand County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hand County. The fastest plan anyone in Hand County can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Hand County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hand 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 one of the slowest compared to other Hand County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hand 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 Hand County, SD
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 2.23%, or 70 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, south, west, and southwest Hand 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 Hand County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hand 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 Hand County. The fastest plan anyone in Hand County can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Hand County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hand 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 one of the slowest compared to other Hand 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 Hand County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Hand County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Hand County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Hand County compare to the rest of South Dakota?
Internet speeds in Hand County are slower versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 1,953 Mbps in South Dakota versus 1,129 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in South Dakota is 98.12% versus 97.77% in Hand County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Hand 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
- Hyde County, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hamlin County, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lyon County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Redwood County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Butte County, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lawrence County, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sibley County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Crook County, WY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Goodhue County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pepin County, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Broadwater County, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Webster County, WV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Webster County, MS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Webster County, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Webster County, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wayne County, UT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wayne County, NE: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wayne County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wayne County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Washington County, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds