In Perkins County there are 6 residential internet providers covering 96.97% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 351 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.
Jump to Availability Maps
6 Internet Service Providers in Perkins 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 Perkins County are not shown.
Perkins County 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
Availability maps for all providers in Perkins County
Using the dropdown below, please select a provider. Green indicates nearly all homes have service, red indicates few homes have service, and blank indicates no service.
Please note some providers will take longer to load than others
Internet service is available in 96.97% of Perkins 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 West River Cooperative Telephone. Now you can call companies in Perkins County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Perkins County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Perkins County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Perkins County home can get up to 351 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 13.05% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 83.88% of homes can only purchase plans up to 250 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Perkins County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Perkins County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Perkins County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Perkins County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 96.93% of Perkins County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.03% of Perkins County homes.
Internet Market Health in Perkins County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Perkins 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 Perkins County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.5 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.4 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.5 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Perkins County 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, Perkins County 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 county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. Perkins County 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, Perkins County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Perkins County, along with details on where in Perkins County and at what speeds.
West River Cooperative Telephone Fiber in Perkins County, SD
West River Cooperative Telephone fiber coverage
About 85.22%, or 2,416 people, have West River Cooperative Telephone fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Perkins County area. West River Cooperative Telephone is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Perkins County.
West River Cooperative Telephone fiber download speeds
West River Cooperative Telephone is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Perkins County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, West River Cooperative Telephone fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Perkins County. The fastest plan anyone in Perkins County can order from West River Cooperative Telephone goes up to 250 Mbps, and all Perkins County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
West River Cooperative Telephone fiber upload speeds
In Perkins County 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 below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Perkins County fiber providers. West River Cooperative Telephone offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Perkins County is up to 250 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Consolidated (North Dakota) Fiber in Perkins County, SD
Consolidated fiber coverage
About 7.23%, or 205 people, have Consolidated fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northwest, central, and north Perkins County area. Consolidated is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Perkins County.
Consolidated (North Dakota) fiber download speeds
Consolidated is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Perkins County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Consolidated fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Perkins County. The fastest plan anyone in Perkins County can order from Consolidated goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Perkins County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Consolidated (North Dakota) fiber upload speeds
In Perkins County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Consolidated fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Consolidated is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Perkins County fiber providers. Consolidated offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Perkins County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications Fiber in Perkins County, SD
Golden West Telecommunications fiber coverage
About 5.82%, or 165 people, have Golden West Telecommunications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southeast, and southwest Perkins County area. Golden West Telecommunications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Perkins County.
Golden West Telecommunications fiber download speeds
Golden West Telecommunications is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Perkins County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Golden West Telecommunications fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Perkins County. The fastest plan anyone in Perkins County can order from Golden West Telecommunications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Perkins County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications fiber upload speeds
In Perkins County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Golden West Telecommunications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Golden West Telecommunications is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Perkins County fiber providers. Golden West Telecommunications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Perkins County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Perkins County, SD
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 41.90%, or 1,188 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, north, northwest, and south Perkins 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 some of Perkins County.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Perkins County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Perkins County. The fastest plan anyone in Perkins 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 Perkins County customers is up to 31 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 7.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 92.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Perkins 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 the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Perkins 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 Perkins 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 4.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 7.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 92.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
Perkins County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Perkins County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Perkins County compare to the rest of South Dakota?
Internet speeds in Perkins County are slower versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 1,953 Mbps in South Dakota versus 351 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in South Dakota is 98.12% versus 96.97% in Perkins County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Perkins 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
- Harding County, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Corson County, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Carter County, MT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Campbell County, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- McPherson County, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Marshall County, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Roberts County, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Traverse County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Yellowstone County, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pope County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Richmond County, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Issaquena County, MS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jack County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jackson County, CO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jackson County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jackson County, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jackson County, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Quitman County, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Richardson County, NE: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Richland County, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds