In Mud Butte there are 4 residential internet providers covering 93.69% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 906 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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4 Internet Service Providers in Mud Butte
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 Mud Butte are not shown.
Mud Butte 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 93.69% of Mud Butte. 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 Mud Butte with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Mud Butte?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Mud Butte.
Internet Speed Key
The average Mud Butte home can get up to 906 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 81.98% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 11.71% of homes can only purchase plans up to 250 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Mud Butte.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Mud Butte, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Mud Butte?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Mud Butte you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 93.69% of Mud Butte 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 6.31% of Mud Butte homes.
Internet Market Health in Mud Butte
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Mud Butte 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 Mud Butte based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.0 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Mud Butte internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 2 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Mud Butte homes have 1 option. The type(s) of service available are 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. Mud Butte internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 2 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, Mud Butte badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Mud Butte, along with details on where in Mud Butte and at what speeds.
Golden West Telecommunications Fiber in Mud Butte, SD
Golden West Telecommunications fiber coverage
About 81.98%, or 91 people, have Golden West Telecommunications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Mud Butte area. Golden West Telecommunications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Mud Butte.
Golden West Telecommunications fiber download speeds
Golden West Telecommunications is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mud Butte. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Golden West Telecommunications fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Mud Butte. The fastest plan anyone in Mud Butte can order from Golden West Telecommunications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Mud Butte customers can get this speed.
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Golden West Telecommunications fiber upload speeds
In Mud Butte 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 Mud Butte fiber providers. Golden West Telecommunications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Mud Butte is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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West River Cooperative Telephone Fiber in Mud Butte, SD
West River Cooperative Telephone fiber coverage
About 14.41%, or 16 people, have West River Cooperative Telephone fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, northeast, and north Mud Butte area. West River Cooperative Telephone is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Mud Butte.
West River Cooperative Telephone fiber download speeds
West River Cooperative Telephone is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mud Butte. Versus other fiber providers in the area, West River Cooperative Telephone fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Mud Butte. The fastest plan anyone in Mud Butte can order from West River Cooperative Telephone goes up to 250 Mbps, and all Mud Butte customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
West River Cooperative Telephone fiber upload speeds
In Mud Butte download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for West River Cooperative Telephone fiber. Compared to other ISPs, West River Cooperative Telephone is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Mud Butte fiber providers. West River Cooperative Telephone offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Mud Butte is up to 250 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Mud Butte Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Mud Butte or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Mud Butte compare to the rest of South Dakota?
Internet speeds in Mud Butte are slower versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 1,953 Mbps in South Dakota versus 906 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in South Dakota is 98.12% versus 93.69% in Mud Butte.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Mud Butte 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
- Maurine, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Union Center, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Zeona, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Redowl, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Opal, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hoover, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bixby, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chance, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- White Owl, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Newell, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- South River, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kaseyville, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kasson, WV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Keewaydin, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kellerville, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kelvin, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kendaia, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kendrick, OK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Keysburg, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Khedive, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds