In Salem there are 7 residential internet providers covering 99.61% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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 Salem
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 Salem are not shown.
Salem 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 99.61% of Salem. 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 TrioTel Communications. Now you can call companies in Salem with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Salem?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Salem.
Internet Speed Key
The average Salem home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 99.61% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Salem?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Salem you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.61% of Salem 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 Salem homes.
Internet Market Health in Salem
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Salem 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 Salem based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.2 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.1 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.2 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Salem internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Salem 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 city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. Salem internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 4 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, Salem badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Salem, along with details on where in Salem and at what speeds.
TrioTel Communications Fiber in Salem, SD
TrioTel Communications fiber coverage
About 98.45%, or 1,779 people, have TrioTel Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Salem area. TrioTel Communications is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Salem.
TrioTel Communications fiber download speeds
TrioTel Communications is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Salem. Versus other fiber providers in the area, TrioTel Communications fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Salem. The fastest plan anyone in Salem can order from TrioTel Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Salem customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
TrioTel Communications fiber upload speeds
In Salem download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for TrioTel Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, TrioTel Communications is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Salem fiber providers. TrioTel Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Salem is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications Fiber in Salem, SD
Golden West Telecommunications fiber coverage
About 1.16%, or 21 people, have Golden West Telecommunications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast and southwest Salem 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 Salem.
Golden West Telecommunications fiber download speeds
Golden West Telecommunications is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Salem. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Golden West Telecommunications fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Salem. The fastest plan anyone in Salem can order from Golden West Telecommunications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Salem customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications fiber upload speeds
In Salem 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 Salem fiber providers. Golden West Telecommunications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Salem is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Salem, SD
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 11.29%, or 204 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, west, southwest, south, southeast, central, and northwest Salem 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 very small piece of Salem.
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 Salem. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Salem. The fastest plan anyone in Salem 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 Salem customers is up to 61 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 48.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 52.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Salem 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 the fastest compared to other Salem 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 Salem 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 11 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 48.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 52.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Salem, SD
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 3.71%, or 67 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, west, and southeast Salem area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Salem.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Salem. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Salem. The fastest plan anyone in Salem can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Salem customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Salem download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Salem fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Salem is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Salem, SD
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 3.71%, or 67 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, west, and southeast Salem area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Salem.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Salem. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Salem. The fastest plan anyone in Salem can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Salem customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Salem download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Salem fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Salem is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Salem Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Salem or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Salem compare to the rest of South Dakota?
Internet speeds in Salem are slower versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 1,953 Mbps in South Dakota versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in South Dakota is 98.12% versus 99.61% in Salem.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Salem 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
- Unityville, SD: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Spencer, SD: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Montrose, SD: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Canistota, SD: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Stanley Corner, SD: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Bridgewater, SD: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Canova, SD: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Rumpus Ridge, SD: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Orland, SD: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Emery, SD: less internet coverage, similar speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Alexander, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Woodland, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Winnebago, MN: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Williamsfield, OH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Williamsburg, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Milford, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Warrendale, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wallingford, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Valle Vista, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Trout Run, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds