In Lucas there are 5 residential internet providers covering 61.11% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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 Lucas
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 Lucas are not shown.
Lucas 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 61.11% of Lucas. 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 venture communications. Now you can call companies in Lucas with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Lucas?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Lucas.
Internet Speed Key
The average Lucas home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 61.11% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Lucas?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Lucas you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 61.11% of Lucas homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 38.89% of Lucas homes.
Internet Market Health in Lucas
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Lucas 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 Lucas based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.6 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.6 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Lucas 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, Lucas homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber and fixed wireless, 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 similar. Lucas 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, Lucas badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Lucas, along with details on where in Lucas and at what speeds.
venture communications Fiber in Lucas, SD
venture communications fiber coverage
About 61.11%, or 22 people, have venture communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Lucas area. venture communications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Lucas.
venture communications fiber download speeds
venture communications is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lucas. Versus other fiber providers in the area, venture communications fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lucas. The fastest plan anyone in Lucas can order from venture communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lucas customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
venture communications fiber upload speeds
In Lucas download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for venture communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, venture communications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Lucas fiber providers. venture communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lucas is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lucas, SD
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 50.00%, or 18 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, central, east, and south Lucas 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 Lucas.
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 Lucas. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lucas. The fastest plan anyone in Lucas 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 Lucas customers is up to 83 Mbps.
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- 77.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 22.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lucas 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 Lucas 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 Lucas 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 16 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 77.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 22.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
wispwest.net Fixed Wireless in Lucas, SD
wispwest.net fixed wireless coverage
About 50.00%, or 18 people, have wispwest.net fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, central, east, and south Lucas area. wispwest.net is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Lucas.
wispwest.net fixed wireless download speeds
wispwest.net is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lucas. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, wispwest.net fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lucas. The fastest plan anyone in Lucas can order from wispwest.net goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Lucas customers is up to 38 Mbps.
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- 50.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 50.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
wispwest.net fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lucas download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for wispwest.net fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, wispwest.net is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Lucas fixed wireless providers. wispwest.net 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 Lucas is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 8.0 Mbps. On average, wispwest.net customers can get speeds up to 9.0 Mbps.
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- 50.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 50.0% up to 8.0 Mbps
Lucas Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Lucas or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Lucas compare to the rest of South Dakota?
Internet speeds in Lucas are slower versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 1,953 Mbps in South Dakota versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has far less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in South Dakota is 98.12% versus 61.11% in Lucas.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Lucas 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
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- Somerville, MS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
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