In Manderson there are 3 residential internet providers covering 99.45% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 516 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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3 Internet Service Providers in Manderson
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 Manderson are not shown.
Manderson 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 99.45% of Manderson. 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 Manderson with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Manderson?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Manderson.
Internet Speed Key
The average Manderson home can get up to 516 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 49.22% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 7.79% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Manderson.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Manderson, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Manderson?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Manderson you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 49.22% of Manderson homes.
- Cable is fastest for 12.65% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 37.58%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Manderson homes.
Internet Market Health in Manderson
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Manderson 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 Manderson 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: 1.5 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Manderson 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, Manderson homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, cable, 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 worse. Manderson 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, Manderson badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Manderson, along with details on where in Manderson and at what speeds.
Golden West Telecommunications DSL in Manderson, SD
Golden West Telecommunications DSL coverage
About 85.24%, or 930 people, have Golden West Telecommunications DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, south, north, east, southeast, and northeast Manderson area. Golden West Telecommunications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Manderson.
Golden West Telecommunications DSL download speeds
Golden West Telecommunications is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Manderson. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Golden West Telecommunications DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Manderson. The fastest plan anyone in Manderson 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 Manderson customers is up to 17 Mbps.
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- 47.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 52.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications DSL upload speeds
In Manderson 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 Manderson 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 Manderson 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 1.9 Mbps.
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- 47.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 52.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications Cable in Manderson, SD
Golden West Telecommunications cable coverage
About 57.75%, or 630 people, have Golden West Telecommunications cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, south, and east Manderson area. Golden West Telecommunications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Manderson.
Golden West Telecommunications cable download speeds
Golden West Telecommunications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Manderson. Versus other cable providers in the area, Golden West Telecommunications cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Manderson. The fastest plan anyone in Manderson can order from Golden West Telecommunications goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Manderson customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications cable upload speeds
In Manderson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Golden West Telecommunications cable. Compared to other ISPs, Golden West Telecommunications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Manderson cable providers. Golden West Telecommunications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Manderson is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications Fiber in Manderson, SD
Golden West Telecommunications fiber coverage
About 49.22%, or 537 people, have Golden West Telecommunications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, south, east, and northwest Manderson area. Golden West Telecommunications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Manderson.
Golden West Telecommunications fiber download speeds
Golden West Telecommunications is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Manderson. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Golden West Telecommunications fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Manderson. The fastest plan anyone in Manderson can order from Golden West Telecommunications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Manderson customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications fiber upload speeds
In Manderson 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 Manderson fiber providers. Golden West Telecommunications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Manderson is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Manderson Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Manderson or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Manderson compare to the rest of South Dakota?
Internet speeds in Manderson are slower versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 1,953 Mbps in South Dakota versus 516 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in South Dakota is 98.12% versus 99.45% in Manderson.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Manderson 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
- Porcupine, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wounded Knee, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Oglala, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rockyford, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pine Ridge, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Batesland, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kyle, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Whiteclay, NE: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Loomer, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Swett, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Blanchard, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Burneyville, OK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bolivar, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Breezewood, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bunkerville, NV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Orr, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Odom, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Oshkosh, NE: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Our Town, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pall Mall, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds