In Hereford there are 7 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 988 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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7 Internet Service Providers in Hereford
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 Hereford are not shown.
Hereford 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 Hereford. 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 Hereford with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Hereford?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Hereford.
Internet Speed Key
The average Hereford home can get up to 988 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 98.65% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.35% of homes can only purchase plans up to 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Hereford.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Hereford, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Hereford?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Hereford you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 98.65% of Hereford homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.35%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Hereford homes.
Internet Market Health in Hereford
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Hereford 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 Hereford based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.2 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.1 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.2 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Hereford 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, Hereford 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. Hereford internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 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, Hereford badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Hereford, along with details on where in Hereford and at what speeds.
Golden West Telecommunications Fiber in Hereford, SD
Golden West Telecommunications fiber coverage
About 98.65%, or 73 people, have Golden West Telecommunications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, southeast, northeast, east, and south Hereford area. Golden West Telecommunications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Hereford.
Golden West Telecommunications fiber download speeds
Golden West Telecommunications is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hereford. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Golden West Telecommunications fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hereford. The fastest plan anyone in Hereford can order from Golden West Telecommunications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Hereford customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications fiber upload speeds
In Hereford 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 Hereford fiber providers. Golden West Telecommunications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hereford is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL in Hereford, SD
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 1.35%, or 1 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Hereford 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 Hereford.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hereford. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hereford. The fastest plan anyone in Hereford can order from Centurylink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Hereford customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Hereford 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 Hereford DSL providers. Centurylink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hereford is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Hereford, SD
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 8.11%, or 6 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east Hereford 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 Hereford.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hereford. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hereford. The fastest plan anyone in Hereford can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Hereford customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hereford 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 Hereford fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hereford 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 Hereford, SD
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 8.11%, or 6 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east Hereford 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 Hereford.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hereford. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hereford. The fastest plan anyone in Hereford can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Hereford customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hereford 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 Hereford fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hereford is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
wispwest.net Fixed Wireless in Hereford, SD
wispwest.net fixed wireless coverage
About 1.35%, or 1 people, have wispwest.net fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Hereford area. wispwest.net is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Hereford.
wispwest.net fixed wireless download speeds
wispwest.net is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hereford. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, wispwest.net fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hereford. The fastest plan anyone in Hereford can order from wispwest.net goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Hereford customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
wispwest.net fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hereford 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 the fastest compared to other Hereford fixed wireless providers. wispwest.net offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hereford is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Hereford Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Hereford or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Hereford compare to the rest of South Dakota?
Internet speeds in Hereford are slower versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 1,953 Mbps in South Dakota versus 988 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 Hereford.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Hereford 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
- Enning, SD: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Opal, SD: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fairpoint, SD: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Viewfield, SD: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Volunteer, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Elm Springs, SD: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Redowl, SD: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ellsworth Afb, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- New Underwood, SD: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wicksville, SD: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Cantil, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Stringtown, PA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Stroudsville, TN: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sun City, KS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sun Valley, TX: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sunset, AZ: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Swan Lake, MS: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Swenson, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Taconite Harbor, MN: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Coal Bluff, AL: less internet coverage, slower speeds