In Sorum there are 3 residential internet providers covering 80.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 250 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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3 Internet Service Providers in Sorum
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 Sorum are not shown.
Sorum 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 80.00% of Sorum. 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 Sorum with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Sorum?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Sorum.
Internet Speed Key
The average Sorum home can get up to 250 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 250 Mbps, which 80.00% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Sorum?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Sorum you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 80.00% of Sorum 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 20.00% of Sorum homes.
Internet Market Health in Sorum
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Sorum 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 Sorum 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.
Sorum internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 provider, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Sorum 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. Sorum internet customers who want faster speeds have 1 choice 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, Sorum badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Sorum, along with details on where in Sorum and at what speeds.
West River Cooperative Telephone Fiber in Sorum, SD
West River Cooperative Telephone fiber coverage
About 80.00%, or 36 people, have West River Cooperative Telephone fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Sorum area. West River Cooperative Telephone is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Sorum.
West River Cooperative Telephone fiber download speeds
West River Cooperative Telephone is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sorum. Versus other fiber providers in the area, West River Cooperative Telephone fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sorum. The fastest plan anyone in Sorum can order from West River Cooperative Telephone goes up to 250 Mbps, and all Sorum customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
West River Cooperative Telephone fiber upload speeds
In Sorum 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 fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Sorum 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 Sorum is up to 250 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Sorum Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Sorum or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Sorum compare to the rest of South Dakota?
Internet speeds in Sorum are slower versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 1,953 Mbps in South Dakota versus 250 Mbps in the city. The state has less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in South Dakota is 98.12% versus 80.00% in Sorum.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Sorum 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
- Reva, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Atlanta, ID: more internet coverage, slower speeds
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