In Wakpala there are 6 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 994 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 Wakpala
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 Wakpala are not shown.
Wakpala 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 Wakpala. 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 Wakpala with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Wakpala?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Wakpala.
Internet Speed Key
The average Wakpala home can get up to 994 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 99.25% 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 250 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Wakpala.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Wakpala, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Wakpala?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Wakpala 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 Wakpala 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 Wakpala homes.
Internet Market Health in Wakpala
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Wakpala 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 Wakpala based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.0 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Wakpala 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, Wakpala 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. Wakpala 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, Wakpala badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Wakpala, along with details on where in Wakpala and at what speeds.
WRT Fiber in Wakpala, SD
WRT fiber coverage
About 97.00%, or 388 people, have WRT fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, southwest, northeast, south, north, northwest, and southeast Wakpala area. WRT is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Wakpala.
WRT fiber download speeds
WRT is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wakpala. Versus other fiber providers in the area, WRT fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wakpala. The fastest plan anyone in Wakpala can order from WRT goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Wakpala customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
WRT fiber upload speeds
In Wakpala download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for WRT fiber. Compared to other ISPs, WRT is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Wakpala fiber providers. WRT offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wakpala is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Valley Telecommunications Fiber in Wakpala, SD
Valley Telecommunications fiber coverage
About 2.25%, or 9 people, have Valley Telecommunications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east Wakpala area. Valley Telecommunications is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Wakpala.
Valley Telecommunications fiber download speeds
Valley Telecommunications is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wakpala. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Valley Telecommunications fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wakpala. The fastest plan anyone in Wakpala can order from Valley Telecommunications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Wakpala customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Valley Telecommunications fiber upload speeds
In Wakpala download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Valley Telecommunications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Valley Telecommunications is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Wakpala fiber providers. Valley Telecommunications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wakpala is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Standing Rock Telecommunications Fixed Wireless in Wakpala, SD
Standing Rock Telecom fixed wireless coverage
About 87.75%, or 351 people, have Standing Rock Telecom fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, southwest, south, northeast, and southeast Wakpala area. Standing Rock Telecom is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Wakpala.
Standing Rock Telecommunications fixed wireless download speeds
Standing Rock Telecom is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wakpala. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Standing Rock Telecom fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wakpala. The fastest plan anyone in Wakpala can order from Standing Rock Telecom goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Wakpala customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Standing Rock Telecommunications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Wakpala 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 Wakpala 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 Wakpala is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Wakpala, SD
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 2.00%, or 8 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east Wakpala 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 Wakpala.
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 Wakpala. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wakpala. The fastest plan anyone in Wakpala can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Wakpala 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 Wakpala 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 Wakpala 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 Wakpala is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Wakpala Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Wakpala or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Wakpala compare to the rest of South Dakota?
Internet speeds in Wakpala are slower versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 1,953 Mbps in South Dakota versus 994 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 Wakpala.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Wakpala 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
- Mobridge, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Little Eagle, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Glenham, SD: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- McLaughlin, SD: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Liberty, SD: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Trail City, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sitka, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pollock, SD: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Glencross, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mound City, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Logtown, NY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- St. Leo, MN: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- St. Joseph, PA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Springfield, ID: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Springfield Center, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Spring Hill, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Smithfield, NE: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Slab City, ME: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Skerry, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ludlow, ME: equal internet coverage, slower speeds