In Timber Lake there are 6 residential internet providers covering 79.22% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 244 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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6 Internet Service Providers in Timber Lake
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 Timber Lake are not shown.
Timber Lake 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 79.22% of Timber Lake. 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 CRST. Now you can call companies in Timber Lake with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Timber Lake?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Timber Lake.
Internet Speed Key
The average Timber Lake home can get up to 244 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 300 Mbps, which 2.35% 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 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Timber Lake.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Timber Lake, and slower in the north areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Timber Lake?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Timber Lake you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 74.10% of Timber Lake homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 5.12%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 20.78% of Timber Lake homes.
Internet Market Health in Timber Lake
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Timber Lake 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 Timber Lake based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.1 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.1 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Timber Lake 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, Timber Lake 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. Timber Lake internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 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, Timber Lake badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Timber Lake, along with details on where in Timber Lake and at what speeds.
Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Telephone Authority (CRST) Fiber in Timber Lake, SD
CRST fiber coverage
About 76.45%, or 552 people, have CRST fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, central, southeast, east, and southwest Timber Lake area. CRST is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Timber Lake.
Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Telephone Authority (CRST) fiber download speeds
CRST is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Timber Lake. Versus other fiber providers in the area, CRST fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Timber Lake. The fastest plan anyone in Timber Lake can order from CRST goes up to 250 Mbps, and all Timber Lake customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Telephone Authority (CRST) fiber upload speeds
In Timber Lake download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for CRST fiber. Compared to other ISPs, CRST is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Timber Lake fiber providers. CRST offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Timber Lake is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Timber Lake, SD
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 2.35%, or 17 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south Timber Lake area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Timber Lake.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Timber Lake. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Timber Lake. The fastest plan anyone in Timber Lake can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Timber Lake customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Timber Lake download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Timber Lake fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Timber Lake is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Timber Lake, SD
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 2.35%, or 17 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, northeast, and northwest Timber Lake 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 Timber Lake.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Timber Lake. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Timber Lake. The fastest plan anyone in Timber Lake can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Timber Lake customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Timber Lake download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Timber Lake fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Timber Lake 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 Timber Lake, SD
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 2.35%, or 17 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, northeast, and northwest Timber Lake 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 Timber Lake.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Timber Lake. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Timber Lake. The fastest plan anyone in Timber Lake can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Timber Lake customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Timber Lake download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Timber Lake fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Timber Lake is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Timber Lake Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Timber Lake or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Timber Lake compare to the rest of South Dakota?
Internet speeds in Timber Lake are slower versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 1,953 Mbps in South Dakota versus 244 Mbps in the city. The state has less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in South Dakota is 98.12% versus 79.22% in Timber Lake.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Timber Lake 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
- Glencross, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Whitehorse, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Walker, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Isabel, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mahto, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Trail City, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Green Grass, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Little Eagle, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bullhead, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Thunder Butte, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Dial, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Clarks, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
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- Coosa, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Copley, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Corum, OK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cosby, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cowanesque, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Crescent City, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds