In Lake County there are 14 residential internet providers covering 96.23% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,308 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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14 Internet Service Providers in Lake 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 Lake County are not shown.
Lake County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Availability maps for all providers in Lake County
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Internet service is available in 96.23% of Lake 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 Midco. Now you can call companies in Lake County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Lake County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Lake County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Lake County home can get up to 1,308 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 5,000 Mbps, which 1.07% 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 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Lake County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Lake County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Lake County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Lake 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 35.26% of Lake County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 60.88% 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 3.77% of Lake County homes.
Internet Market Health in Lake County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Lake 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 Lake County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.4 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.7 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.8 (healthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Lake County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 10 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Lake County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, cable, and fiber, 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. Lake County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 9 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, Lake County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Lake County, along with details on where in Lake County and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Lake County, SD
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 62.70%, or 6,934 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, south, southwest, northwest, east, north, and southeast Lake County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Lake County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lake County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Lake County. The fastest plan anyone in Lake 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 Lake County customers is up to 13 Mbps.
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- 4.5% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 93.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Lake 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 Lake County DSL providers. Centurylink 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 Lake 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 1.2 Mbps.
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- 4.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 93.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Midco Cable in Lake County, SD
Midco cable coverage
About 60.96%, or 6,742 people, have Midco cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, south, southeast, and west Lake County area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Lake County.
Midco cable download speeds
Midco is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lake County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Midco cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lake County. The fastest plan anyone in Lake County can order from Midco goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,250 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Lake County customers is up to 1,417 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 22.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 77.7% up to 1,250.0 Mbps
Midco cable upload speeds
In Lake County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Midco cable. Compared to other ISPs, Midco is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Lake 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 Lake County is up to 350 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 60 Mbps. On average, Midco customers can get speeds up to 125 Mbps.
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- 22.3% up to 350.0 Mbps
- 77.7% up to 60.0 Mbps
Bluepeak Cable in Lake County, SD
Bluepeak cable coverage
About 52.61%, or 5,818 people, have Bluepeak cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, and south Lake County area. Bluepeak is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Lake County.
Bluepeak cable download speeds
Bluepeak is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lake County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Bluepeak cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lake County. The fastest plan anyone in Lake County can order from Bluepeak goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lake County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Bluepeak cable upload speeds
In Lake County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Bluepeak cable. Compared to other ISPs, Bluepeak is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Lake County cable providers. Bluepeak offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lake County is up to 30 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative Fiber in Lake County, SD
ITC fiber coverage
About 31.41%, or 3,474 people, have ITC fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lake County area. ITC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Lake County.
Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative fiber download speeds
ITC is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lake County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, ITC fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lake County. The fastest plan anyone in Lake County can order from ITC goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lake County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative fiber upload speeds
In Lake County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for ITC fiber. Compared to other ISPs, ITC is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Lake County fiber providers. ITC offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lake County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
TrioTel Communications Fiber in Lake County, SD
TrioTel Communications fiber coverage
About 10.50%, or 1,161 people, have TrioTel Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, west, and northwest Lake County area. TrioTel Communications is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Lake County.
TrioTel Communications fiber download speeds
TrioTel Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lake County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, TrioTel Communications fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lake County. The fastest plan anyone in Lake County can order from TrioTel Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lake County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
TrioTel Communications fiber upload speeds
In Lake County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for TrioTel Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, TrioTel Communications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Lake County fiber providers. TrioTel Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lake County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Alliance Communications Fiber in Lake County, SD
Alliance Communications fiber coverage
About 3.75%, or 415 people, have Alliance Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest and north Lake County area. Alliance Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Lake County.
Alliance Communications fiber download speeds
Alliance Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lake County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Alliance Communications fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lake County. The fastest plan anyone in Lake County can order from Alliance Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lake County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Alliance Communications fiber upload speeds
In Lake County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Alliance Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Alliance Communications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Lake County fiber providers. Alliance Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lake County 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 Lake County, SD
Midco fiber coverage
About 1.07%, or 118 people, have Midco fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west and south Lake County area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Lake County.
Midco fiber download speeds
Midco is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lake County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Midco fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lake County. The fastest plan anyone in Lake County can order from Midco goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Lake County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Midco fiber upload speeds
In Lake County 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 Lake County fiber providers. Midco offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lake County is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lake County, SD
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 75.73%, or 8,375 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lake 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 much of Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake County. The fastest plan anyone in Lake 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 Lake County customers is up to 48 Mbps.
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- 30.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 69.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lake 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 below average compared to other Lake 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 Lake 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 8.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 30.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 69.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lake County, SD
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 61.24%, or 6,773 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, south, northeast, southwest, northwest, southeast, and north Lake County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Lake County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lake County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lake County. The fastest plan anyone in Lake County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Lake County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lake County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Lake County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lake County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Interlakes wireless Fixed Wireless in Lake County, SD
Interlakes wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 54.86%, or 6,067 people, have Interlakes wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lake County area. Interlakes wireless is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Lake County.
Interlakes wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Interlakes wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lake County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Interlakes wireless fixed wireless is average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lake County. The fastest plan anyone in Lake County can order from Interlakes wireless goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Lake County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Interlakes wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lake County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Interlakes wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Interlakes wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Lake County fixed wireless providers. Interlakes wireless offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lake County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Lake County, SD
GigFire fixed wireless coverage
About 48.20%, or 5,330 people, have GigFire fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lake County area. GigFire is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Lake County.
GigFire fixed wireless download speeds
GigFire is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lake County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, GigFire fixed wireless is above average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Lake County. The fastest plan anyone in Lake County can order from GigFire goes up to 150 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 99 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Lake County customers is up to 139 Mbps.
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- 78.0% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 19.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 99.0 Mbps
GigFire fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lake County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for GigFire fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, GigFire is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Lake County fixed wireless providers. GigFire 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 Lake County is up to 130 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, GigFire customers can get speeds up to 106 Mbps.
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- 78.0% up to 130.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 21.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lake County, SD
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 24.82%, or 2,745 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lake County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Lake County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lake County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lake County. The fastest plan anyone in Lake County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Lake County customers is up to 30 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 6.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 93.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lake 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 Lake County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink 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 Lake County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 6.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 93.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lake County, SD
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 24.82%, or 2,745 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lake County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Lake County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lake County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lake County. The fastest plan anyone in Lake County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Lake County customers is up to 30 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 6.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 93.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lake 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 Lake County fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 Lake County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 6.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 93.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
Midco Fixed Wireless in Lake County, SD
Midco fixed wireless coverage
About 2.97%, or 329 people, have Midco fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, northeast, and east Lake County area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Lake County.
Midco fixed wireless download speeds
Midco is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lake County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Midco fixed wireless is average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lake County. The fastest plan anyone in Lake County can order from Midco goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Lake County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Midco fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lake 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 below average compared to other Lake County fixed wireless providers. Midco offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lake County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Lake County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Lake County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Lake County compare to the rest of South Dakota?
Internet speeds in Lake County are slower versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 1,953 Mbps in South Dakota versus 1,308 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in South Dakota is 98.12% versus 96.23% in Lake County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Lake 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
- Moody County, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Miner County, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pipestone County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sanborn County, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Murray County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jerauld County, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cottonwood County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Buffalo County, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Watonwan County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lyman County, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Liberty County, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Phillips County, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Phillips County, KS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Phillips County, CO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Phillips County, AR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Madison County, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln County, CO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln County, AR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Liberty County, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Piatt County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds