In Kadoka there are 4 residential internet providers covering 98.99% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 989 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 Kadoka
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 Kadoka are not shown.
Kadoka 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 98.99% of Kadoka. 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 Kadoka with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Kadoka?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Kadoka.
Internet Speed Key
The average Kadoka home can get up to 989 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 97.83% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Kadoka.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Kadoka, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Kadoka?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Kadoka you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 97.83% of Kadoka homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 1.16%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.01% of Kadoka homes.
Internet Market Health in Kadoka
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Kadoka 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 Kadoka 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): 1.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.9 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Kadoka 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, Kadoka homes have between 1 and 3 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. Kadoka 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, Kadoka badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Kadoka, along with details on where in Kadoka and at what speeds.
Golden West Telecommunications Fiber in Kadoka, SD
Golden West Telecommunications fiber coverage
About 97.83%, or 675 people, have Golden West Telecommunications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Kadoka area. Golden West Telecommunications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Kadoka.
Golden West Telecommunications fiber download speeds
Golden West Telecommunications is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kadoka. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Golden West Telecommunications fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kadoka. The fastest plan anyone in Kadoka can order from Golden West Telecommunications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Kadoka customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications fiber upload speeds
In Kadoka 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 Kadoka fiber providers. Golden West Telecommunications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kadoka is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications DSL in Kadoka, SD
Golden West Telecommunications DSL coverage
About 8.84%, or 61 people, have Golden West Telecommunications DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, south, and southwest Kadoka area. Golden West Telecommunications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Kadoka.
Golden West Telecommunications DSL download speeds
Golden West Telecommunications is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kadoka. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Golden West Telecommunications DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Kadoka. The fastest plan anyone in Kadoka can order from Golden West Telecommunications goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Kadoka customers is up to 25 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 96.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications DSL upload speeds
In Kadoka download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Golden West Telecommunications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Golden West Telecommunications is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Kadoka DSL providers. Golden West Telecommunications 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 Kadoka is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Golden West Telecommunications customers can get speeds up to 2.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 96.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Kadoka, SD
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 85.65%, or 591 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Kadoka area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Kadoka.
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 Kadoka. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Kadoka. The fastest plan anyone in Kadoka 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 Kadoka customers is up to 91 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 88.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 11.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kadoka 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 Kadoka 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 Kadoka 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 18 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 88.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 11.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
Kadoka Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Kadoka or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Kadoka compare to the rest of South Dakota?
Internet speeds in Kadoka are slower versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 1,953 Mbps in South Dakota versus 989 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in South Dakota is 98.12% versus 98.99% in Kadoka.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Kadoka 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
- Philip Junction, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Nowlin, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Belvidere, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Philip, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wanblee, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cottonwood, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Long Valley, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Interior, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Midland, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ottumwa, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Morral, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Oraibi, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Omar, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- New Cleveland, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Nelson, NE: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Nazareth, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Napton, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mystic, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mullen, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mullan, ID: more internet coverage, faster speeds