In Thunder Hawk there are 5 residential internet providers covering 94.52% 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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5 Internet Service Providers in Thunder Hawk
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 Thunder Hawk are not shown.
Thunder Hawk 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 94.52% of Thunder Hawk. 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 Thunder Hawk with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Thunder Hawk?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Thunder Hawk.
Internet Speed Key
The average Thunder Hawk 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 94.52% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Thunder Hawk?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Thunder Hawk you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 94.52% of Thunder Hawk 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 5.48% of Thunder Hawk homes.
Internet Market Health in Thunder Hawk
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Thunder Hawk 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 Thunder Hawk 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): 1.5 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.3 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Thunder Hawk 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, Thunder Hawk 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 worse. Thunder Hawk 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, Thunder Hawk badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Thunder Hawk, along with details on where in Thunder Hawk and at what speeds.
West River Cooperative Telephone Fiber in Thunder Hawk, SD
West River Cooperative Telephone fiber coverage
About 94.52%, or 69 people, have West River Cooperative Telephone fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Thunder Hawk area. West River Cooperative Telephone is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Thunder Hawk.
West River Cooperative Telephone fiber download speeds
West River Cooperative Telephone is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thunder Hawk. Versus other fiber providers in the area, West River Cooperative Telephone fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Thunder Hawk. The fastest plan anyone in Thunder Hawk can order from West River Cooperative Telephone goes up to 250 Mbps, and all Thunder Hawk customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
West River Cooperative Telephone fiber upload speeds
In Thunder Hawk 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 Thunder Hawk 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 Thunder Hawk is up to 250 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Thunder Hawk, SD
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 28.77%, or 21 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, northwest, and north Thunder Hawk 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 small portion of Thunder Hawk.
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 Thunder Hawk. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Thunder Hawk. The fastest plan anyone in Thunder Hawk can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Thunder Hawk customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Thunder Hawk 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 Thunder Hawk 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 Thunder Hawk is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Standing Rock Telecommunications Fixed Wireless in Thunder Hawk, SD
Standing Rock Telecom fixed wireless coverage
About 21.92%, or 16 people, have Standing Rock Telecom fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north Thunder Hawk area. Standing Rock Telecom is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Thunder Hawk.
Standing Rock Telecommunications fixed wireless download speeds
Standing Rock Telecom is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thunder Hawk. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Standing Rock Telecom fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Thunder Hawk. The fastest plan anyone in Thunder Hawk can order from Standing Rock Telecom goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Thunder Hawk customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Standing Rock Telecommunications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Thunder Hawk download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Standing Rock Telecom fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Standing Rock Telecom is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Thunder Hawk fixed wireless providers. Standing Rock Telecom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Thunder Hawk is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Thunder Hawk Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Thunder Hawk or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Thunder Hawk compare to the rest of South Dakota?
Internet speeds in Thunder Hawk are slower versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 1,953 Mbps in South Dakota versus 250 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in South Dakota is 98.12% versus 94.52% in Thunder Hawk.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Thunder Hawk 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
- Keldron, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lemmon, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lemmon, ND: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- North Lemmon, ND: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Morristown, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Morristown, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- White Butte, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Shadehill, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Watauga, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Meadow, SD: less internet coverage, similar speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Derrs, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Doe Run, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dodson, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ditchley, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dinsmore, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dickey Prairie, OR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Diaperville, WI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Di Giorgio, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Devereaux, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds