In Rockham there are 5 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 992 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 Rockham
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 Rockham are not shown.
Rockham 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 100.00% of Rockham. 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 NVC. Now you can call companies in Rockham with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Rockham?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Rockham.
Internet Speed Key
The average Rockham home can get up to 992 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 99.19% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 40 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Rockham.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Rockham, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Rockham?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Rockham you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.19% of Rockham 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 less than 1% of Rockham homes.
Internet Market Health in Rockham
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Rockham 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 Rockham based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.1 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.1 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.8 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Rockham 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, Rockham homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, dsl, 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 worse. Rockham 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, Rockham badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Rockham, along with details on where in Rockham and at what speeds.
NVC Fiber in Rockham, SD
NVC fiber coverage
About 99.19%, or 123 people, have NVC fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rockham area. NVC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Rockham.
NVC fiber download speeds
NVC is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rockham. Versus other fiber providers in the area, NVC fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rockham. The fastest plan anyone in Rockham can order from NVC goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Rockham customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
NVC fiber upload speeds
In Rockham download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for NVC fiber. Compared to other ISPs, NVC is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Rockham fiber providers. NVC offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rockham is up to 200 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL in Rockham, SD
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 65.32%, or 81 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rockham area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Rockham.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rockham. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Rockham. The fastest plan anyone in Rockham can order from Centurylink goes up to 60 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Rockham customers is up to 36 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 50.6% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 48.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Rockham download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Rockham DSL providers. Centurylink offers 3 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 Rockham is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 3.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 50.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 48.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Midco Fixed Wireless in Rockham, SD
Midco fixed wireless coverage
About 23.39%, or 29 people, have Midco fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast and east Rockham area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Rockham.
Midco fixed wireless download speeds
Midco is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rockham. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Midco fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rockham. The fastest plan anyone in Rockham can order from Midco goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Rockham customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Midco fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rockham 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 the fastest compared to other Rockham fixed wireless providers. Midco offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rockham is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
NVC Fixed Wireless in Rockham, SD
NVC fixed wireless coverage
About 20.16%, or 25 people, have NVC fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, central, north, and east Rockham area. NVC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Rockham.
NVC fixed wireless download speeds
NVC is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rockham. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, NVC fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rockham. The fastest plan anyone in Rockham can order from NVC goes up to 45 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Rockham customers is up to 31 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 32.0% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 68.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
NVC fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rockham download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for NVC fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, NVC is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Rockham fixed wireless providers. NVC 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 Rockham is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, NVC customers can get speeds up to 3.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 32.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 68.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Rockham Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Rockham or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Rockham compare to the rest of South Dakota?
Internet speeds in Rockham are slower versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 1,953 Mbps in South Dakota versus 992 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in South Dakota is 98.12% versus 100.00% in Rockham.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Rockham 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
- Zell, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Miranda, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Orient, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Polo, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Athol, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Redfield, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Faulkton, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tulare, SD: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cresbard, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wecota, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Sarton, WV: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- McLuney, OH: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- McMichaels, PA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- McWillie, OK: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mead, WV: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Monett, KS: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mount Airy, MO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Sterling, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mountain Park, NM: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Samford, MO: equal internet coverage, faster speeds