In Hayward there are 5 residential internet providers covering 84.52% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,832 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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5 Internet Service Providers in Hayward
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 Hayward are not shown.
Hayward 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 84.52% of Hayward. 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 Hayward with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Hayward?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Hayward.
Internet Speed Key
The average Hayward home can get up to 1,832 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 5,000 Mbps, which 20.24% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 10.71% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Hayward.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Hayward, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Hayward?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Hayward you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 73.81% of Hayward homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 10.71%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 15.48% of Hayward homes.
Internet Market Health in Hayward
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Hayward 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 Hayward based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.8 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Hayward internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 3 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Hayward homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, fixed wireless, and dsl, 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 worse. Hayward internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 3 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, Hayward badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Hayward, along with details on where in Hayward and at what speeds.
Mt. Rushmore Telephone Company Fiber in Hayward, SD
Mt. Rushmore Telephone Company fiber coverage
About 73.81%, or 62 people, have Mt. Rushmore Telephone Company fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, north, east, northeast, west, and southeast Hayward area. Mt. Rushmore Telephone Company is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Hayward.
Mt. Rushmore Telephone Company fiber download speeds
Mt. Rushmore Telephone Company is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hayward. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Mt. Rushmore Telephone Company fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hayward. The fastest plan anyone in Hayward can order from Mt. Rushmore Telephone Company goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Hayward customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mt. Rushmore Telephone Company fiber upload speeds
In Hayward download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Mt. Rushmore Telephone Company fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Mt. Rushmore Telephone Company is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Hayward fiber providers. Mt. Rushmore Telephone Company offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hayward is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Midco Fiber in Hayward, SD
Midco fiber coverage
About 20.24%, or 17 people, have Midco fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest Hayward area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Hayward.
Midco fiber download speeds
Midco is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hayward. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Midco fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hayward. The fastest plan anyone in Hayward can order from Midco goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Hayward customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Midco fiber upload speeds
In Hayward 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 Hayward fiber providers. Midco offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hayward is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Mt. Rushmore Telephone Company DSL in Hayward, SD
Mt. Rushmore Telephone Company DSL coverage
About 10.71%, or 9 people, have Mt. Rushmore Telephone Company DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Hayward area. Mt. Rushmore Telephone Company is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Hayward.
Mt. Rushmore Telephone Company DSL download speeds
Mt. Rushmore Telephone Company is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hayward. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Mt. Rushmore Telephone Company DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hayward. The fastest plan anyone in Hayward can order from Mt. Rushmore Telephone Company goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Hayward customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Mt. Rushmore Telephone Company DSL upload speeds
In Hayward download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mt. Rushmore Telephone Company DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Mt. Rushmore Telephone Company is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Hayward DSL providers. Mt. Rushmore Telephone Company offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hayward is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hayward, SD
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 58.33%, or 49 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, north, east, west, and southeast Hayward 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 Hayward.
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 Hayward. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Hayward. The fastest plan anyone in Hayward can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Hayward customers is up to 51 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 34.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 65.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hayward 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 the fastest compared to other Hayward fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hayward 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 8.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 34.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 65.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
Hayward Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Hayward or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Hayward compare to the rest of South Dakota?
Internet speeds in Hayward are slower versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 1,953 Mbps in South Dakota versus 1,832 Mbps in the city. The state has less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in South Dakota is 98.12% versus 84.52% in Hayward.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Hayward 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
- Hermosa, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Keystone, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rapid Valley, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Red Shirt, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rapid City, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ashland Heights, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Box Elder, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Sugarland, MD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Sundown, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Summit, OR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Summerville, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sumatra, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sugarville, UT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Calista, KS: more internet coverage, slower speeds