In Lawrence County there are 10 residential internet providers covering 97.86% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,423 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence County are not shown.
Lawrence County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 97.86% of Lawrence 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 Lawrence County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Lawrence County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Lawrence County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Lawrence County home can get up to 1,423 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 5,000 Mbps, which 6.37% 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 Lawrence County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Lawrence County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Lawrence County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Lawrence 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 6.49% of Lawrence County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 79.05% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 3.27%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 9.05%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.14% of Lawrence County homes.
Internet Market Health in Lawrence County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Lawrence 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 Lawrence County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.8 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.8 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.5 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Lawrence 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, Lawrence 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. Lawrence County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 10 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, Lawrence County is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Lawrence County, along with details on where in Lawrence County and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Lawrence County, SD
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 83.38%, or 21,486 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lawrence County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Lawrence County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lawrence County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Lawrence County. The fastest plan anyone in Lawrence County can order from Centurylink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Lawrence County customers is up to 34 Mbps.
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- 1.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 27.4% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 27.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 42.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Lawrence 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 Lawrence County DSL providers. Centurylink offers 5 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 Lawrence County is up to 40 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 3.1 Mbps.
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- 0.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 27.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 26.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 42.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Midco Cable in Lawrence County, SD
Midco cable coverage
About 80.06%, or 20,629 people, have Midco cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, south, central, east, north, west, and southeast Lawrence County area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Lawrence County.
Midco cable download speeds
Midco is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lawrence County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Midco cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lawrence County. The fastest plan anyone in Lawrence 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 Lawrence County customers is up to 1,379 Mbps.
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- 17.2% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 82.8% up to 1,250.0 Mbps
Midco cable upload speeds
In Lawrence 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 Lawrence County cable providers. Midco offers 4 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 Lawrence County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 60 Mbps. On average, Midco customers can get speeds up to 232 Mbps.
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- 1.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 15.4% up to 350.0 Mbps
- 58.2% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 24.6% up to 60.0 Mbps
Bluepeak Cable in Lawrence County, SD
Bluepeak cable coverage
About 78.12%, or 20,131 people, have Bluepeak cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lawrence County area. Bluepeak is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Lawrence County.
Bluepeak cable download speeds
Bluepeak is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lawrence County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Bluepeak cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lawrence County. The fastest plan anyone in Lawrence County can order from Bluepeak goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lawrence County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Bluepeak cable upload speeds
In Lawrence 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 Lawrence County cable providers. Bluepeak offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lawrence County is up to 30 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
Midco Fiber in Lawrence County, SD
Midco fiber coverage
About 4.67%, or 1,203 people, have Midco fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, northwest, east, north, south, and northeast Lawrence 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 Lawrence County.
Midco fiber download speeds
Midco is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lawrence County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Midco fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lawrence County. The fastest plan anyone in Lawrence County can order from Midco goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Lawrence County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Midco fiber upload speeds
In Lawrence County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Midco fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Midco is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Lawrence County fiber providers. Midco offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lawrence 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
Bluepeak Fiber in Lawrence County, SD
Bluepeak fiber coverage
About 2.43%, or 626 people, have Bluepeak fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, north, central, and east Lawrence County area. Bluepeak is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Lawrence County.
Bluepeak fiber download speeds
Bluepeak is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lawrence County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Bluepeak fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lawrence County. The fastest plan anyone in Lawrence County can order from Bluepeak goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Lawrence County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Bluepeak fiber upload speeds
In Lawrence County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Bluepeak fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Bluepeak is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Lawrence County fiber providers. Bluepeak offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lawrence 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
Centurylink Fiber in Lawrence County, SD
Centurylink fiber coverage
About 1.80%, or 463 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest and north Lawrence 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 Lawrence County.
Centurylink fiber download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lawrence County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lawrence County. The fastest plan anyone in Lawrence County can order from Centurylink goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Lawrence County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Centurylink fiber upload speeds
In Lawrence County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Centurylink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Lawrence County fiber providers. Centurylink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lawrence County is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
wispwest.net Fixed Wireless in Lawrence County, SD
wispwest.net fixed wireless coverage
About 95.94%, or 24,723 people, have wispwest.net fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lawrence County area. wispwest.net is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Lawrence County.
wispwest.net fixed wireless download speeds
wispwest.net is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lawrence County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, wispwest.net fixed wireless is below average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Lawrence County. The fastest plan anyone in Lawrence County can order from wispwest.net goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Lawrence County customers is up to 90 Mbps.
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- 82.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 11.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
wispwest.net fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lawrence 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 Lawrence County fixed wireless providers. wispwest.net offers 5 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 Lawrence County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, wispwest.net customers can get speeds up to 18 Mbps.
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- 82.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 11.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lawrence County, SD
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 93.47%, or 24,085 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lawrence 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 most of Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence County. The fastest plan anyone in Lawrence 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 Lawrence County customers is up to 51 Mbps.
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- 35.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 64.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 9.0 Mbps.
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- 35.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 64.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lawrence County, SD
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 55.15%, or 14,211 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lawrence County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Lawrence County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lawrence County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lawrence County. The fastest plan anyone in Lawrence 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 Lawrence County customers is up to 40 Mbps.
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- 20.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 79.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 6.4 Mbps.
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- 20.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 79.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lawrence County, SD
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 55.15%, or 14,211 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lawrence County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Lawrence County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lawrence 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 Lawrence County. The fastest plan anyone in Lawrence 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 Lawrence County customers is up to 40 Mbps.
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- 20.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 79.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 6.4 Mbps.
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- 20.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 79.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lawrence County, SD
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 21.03%, or 5,418 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, central, east, north, south, and southeast Lawrence County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Lawrence County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lawrence County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lawrence County. The fastest plan anyone in Lawrence County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Lawrence County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lawrence 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 the fastest compared to other Lawrence County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lawrence County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Lawrence County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Lawrence County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Lawrence County compare to the rest of South Dakota?
Internet speeds in Lawrence County are slower versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 1,953 Mbps in South Dakota versus 1,423 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in South Dakota is 98.12% versus 97.86% in Lawrence County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Lawrence 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
- Crook County, WY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Stanley County, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hughes County, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hyde County, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hand County, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Beadle County, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kingsbury County, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Brookings County, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lyon County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Randolph County, AL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Johnson County, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Juneau City and Borough, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Juneau County, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- King George County, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kleberg County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lafayette County, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rabun County, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Radford City, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Johnson County, AR: more internet coverage, slower speeds