In Manchester there are 7 residential internet providers covering 97.44% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 929 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 Manchester
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 Manchester are not shown.
Manchester 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 97.44% of Manchester. 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 Valley FiberCom. Now you can call companies in Manchester with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Manchester?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Manchester.
Internet Speed Key
The average Manchester home can get up to 929 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 89.74% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 7.69% of homes can only purchase plans up to 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Manchester.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Manchester, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Manchester?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Manchester you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 89.74% of Manchester homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 7.69%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.56% of Manchester homes.
Internet Market Health in Manchester
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Manchester 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 Manchester based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.7 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.7 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Manchester internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Manchester homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless and fiber, 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. Manchester internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 5 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, Manchester needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Manchester, along with details on where in Manchester and at what speeds.
Valley FiberCom Fiber in Manchester, SD
Valley FiberCom fiber coverage
About 89.74%, or 35 people, have Valley FiberCom fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Manchester area. Valley FiberCom is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Manchester.
Valley FiberCom fiber download speeds
Valley FiberCom is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Manchester. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Valley FiberCom fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Manchester. The fastest plan anyone in Manchester can order from Valley FiberCom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Manchester customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Valley FiberCom fiber upload speeds
In Manchester download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Valley FiberCom fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Valley FiberCom is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Manchester fiber providers. Valley FiberCom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Manchester is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Midco Fixed Wireless in Manchester, SD
Midco fixed wireless coverage
About 89.74%, or 35 people, have Midco fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Manchester area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Manchester.
Midco fixed wireless download speeds
Midco is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Manchester. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Midco fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Manchester. The fastest plan anyone in Manchester can order from Midco goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Manchester customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Midco fixed wireless upload speeds
In Manchester 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 one of the fastest compared to other Manchester fixed wireless providers. Midco offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Manchester is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
wispwest.net Fixed Wireless in Manchester, SD
wispwest.net fixed wireless coverage
About 66.67%, or 26 people, have wispwest.net fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, north, and south Manchester area. wispwest.net is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Manchester.
wispwest.net fixed wireless download speeds
wispwest.net is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Manchester. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, wispwest.net fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Manchester. The fastest plan anyone in Manchester can order from wispwest.net goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Manchester customers is up to 49 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 15.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 38.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 30.8% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 15.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
wispwest.net fixed wireless upload speeds
In Manchester 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 Manchester fixed wireless providers. wispwest.net offers 4 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 Manchester is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, wispwest.net customers can get speeds up to 10 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 15.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 38.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 26.9% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 19.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Manchester, SD
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 56.41%, or 22 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, southwest, and south Manchester 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 Manchester.
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 Manchester. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Manchester. The fastest plan anyone in Manchester 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 Manchester customers is up to 69 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 59.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 40.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester 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 13 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 59.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 40.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Manchester, SD
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 53.85%, or 21 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, southwest, and central Manchester area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Manchester.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Manchester. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Manchester. The fastest plan anyone in Manchester can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Manchester customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Manchester 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 one of the fastest compared to other Manchester fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Manchester is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Manchester Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Manchester or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Manchester compare to the rest of South Dakota?
Internet speeds in Manchester are slower versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 1,953 Mbps in South Dakota versus 929 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in South Dakota is 98.12% versus 97.44% in Manchester.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Manchester 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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- Cavour, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Carthage, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Yale, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cloverleaf Colony, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Riverside Colony, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Fritz, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Frenchs Corners, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Freetown, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
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