In Slim Butte there are 4 residential internet providers covering 100.00% 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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4 Internet Service Providers in Slim 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 Slim Butte are not shown.
Slim 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 100.00% of Slim 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 Slim Butte with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Slim Butte?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Slim Butte.

Internet Speed Key
The average Slim Butte 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 100.00% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Slim Butte?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Slim 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 100.00% of Slim 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 less than 1% of Slim Butte homes.
Internet Market Health in Slim Butte

Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Slim 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 Slim 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.
Slim 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, Slim Butte 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. Slim 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, Slim Butte badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Slim Butte, along with details on where in Slim Butte and at what speeds.
Golden West Telecommunications Fiber in Slim Butte, SD

Golden West Telecommunications fiber coverage
About 100.00%, or 44 people, have Golden West Telecommunications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Slim Butte area. Golden West Telecommunications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Slim Butte.
Golden West Telecommunications fiber download speeds
Golden West Telecommunications is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Slim Butte. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Golden West Telecommunications fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Slim Butte. The fastest plan anyone in Slim Butte can order from Golden West Telecommunications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Slim Butte customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications fiber upload speeds
In Slim 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 Slim 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 Slim Butte 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 Slim Butte, SD

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 2.27%, or 1 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast Slim Butte 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 Slim Butte.
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 Slim Butte. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Slim Butte. The fastest plan anyone in Slim Butte can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Slim Butte customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Slim Butte 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 fastest compared to other Slim Butte fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Slim Butte is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Slim Butte Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Slim Butte or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Slim Butte compare to the rest of South Dakota?
Internet speeds in Slim Butte 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 100.00% in Slim Butte.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Slim 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
- Oelrichs, SD: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Smithwick, SD: equal internet coverage, similar speeds
- Loomer, SD: equal internet coverage, similar speeds
- Provo, SD: equal internet coverage, similar speeds
- Oral, SD: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chadron, NE: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rumford, SD: equal internet coverage, similar speeds
- Whitney, NE: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Oglala, SD: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Hot Springs, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Burson Plan, PA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tenney, MN: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Teckla, WY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tasley, VA: equal internet coverage, similar speeds
- Castle Park, MI: equal internet coverage, similar speeds
- Casa Piedra, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Carmen, AZ: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cardwell Town, VA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Capa, SD: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Cap au Gris, MO: equal internet coverage, slower speeds


