In Trail City there are 5 residential internet providers covering 99.03% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 824 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 Trail City
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 Trail City are not shown.
Trail City 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 99.03% of Trail City. 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 WRT. Now you can call companies in Trail City with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Trail City?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Trail City.
Internet Speed Key
The average Trail City home can get up to 824 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 75.73% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 23.30% of homes can only purchase plans up to 250 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Trail City.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Trail City, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Trail City?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Trail City you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.03% of Trail City 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 Trail City homes.
Internet Market Health in Trail City
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Trail City 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 Trail City based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.3 (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.
Trail City 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, Trail City 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. Trail City 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, Trail City badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Trail City, along with details on where in Trail City and at what speeds.
WRT Fiber in Trail City, SD
WRT fiber coverage
About 75.73%, or 78 people, have WRT fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Trail City area. WRT is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Trail City.
WRT fiber download speeds
WRT is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Trail City. Versus other fiber providers in the area, WRT fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Trail City. The fastest plan anyone in Trail City can order from WRT goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Trail City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
WRT fiber upload speeds
In Trail City download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for WRT fiber. Compared to other ISPs, WRT is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Trail City fiber providers. WRT offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Trail City is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Telephone Authority (CRST) Fiber in Trail City, SD
CRST fiber coverage
About 44.66%, or 46 people, have CRST fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast Trail City area. CRST is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Trail City.
Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Telephone Authority (CRST) fiber download speeds
CRST is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Trail City. Versus other fiber providers in the area, CRST fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Trail City. The fastest plan anyone in Trail City can order from CRST goes up to 250 Mbps, and all Trail City 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 Trail City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for CRST fiber. Compared to other ISPs, CRST is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Trail City fiber providers. CRST offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Trail City is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Standing Rock Telecommunications Fixed Wireless in Trail City, SD
Standing Rock Telecom fixed wireless coverage
About 8.74%, or 9 people, have Standing Rock Telecom fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, north, and central Trail City area. Standing Rock Telecom is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Trail City.
Standing Rock Telecommunications fixed wireless download speeds
Standing Rock Telecom is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Trail City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Standing Rock Telecom fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Trail City. The fastest plan anyone in Trail City can order from Standing Rock Telecom goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Trail City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Standing Rock Telecommunications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Trail City 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 fastest compared to other Trail City 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 Trail City is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Trail City Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Trail City or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Trail City compare to the rest of South Dakota?
Internet speeds in Trail City are slower versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 1,953 Mbps in South Dakota versus 824 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in South Dakota is 98.12% versus 99.03% in Trail City.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Trail City 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, slower speeds
- Whitehorse, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mobridge, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wakpala, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Little Eagle, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Timber Lake, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Promise, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- La Plant, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Glenham, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Liberty, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- White Pines, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Climax, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clover Run, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clyde, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Coatsville, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cohagen, MT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Colebank, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Colgate, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Colliersville, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Collinsburg, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds