In Waubay there are 7 residential internet providers covering 99.67% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,129 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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7 Internet Service Providers in Waubay
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 Waubay are not shown.
Waubay 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 99.67% of Waubay. 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 ITC. Now you can call companies in Waubay with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Waubay?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Waubay.
Internet Speed Key
The average Waubay home can get up to 1,129 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,250 Mbps, which 51.61% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 48.06% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Waubay.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Waubay, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Waubay?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Waubay you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 48.06% of Waubay homes.
- Cable is fastest for 51.61% 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 Waubay homes.
Internet Market Health in Waubay
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Waubay 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 Waubay based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.6 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.6 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.6 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Waubay internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Waubay homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, cable, 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 similar. Waubay internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 4 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, Waubay badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Waubay, along with details on where in Waubay and at what speeds.
Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative Fiber in Waubay, SD
ITC fiber coverage
About 99.67%, or 898 people, have ITC fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Waubay area. ITC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Waubay.
Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative fiber download speeds
ITC is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Waubay. Versus other fiber providers in the area, ITC fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Waubay. The fastest plan anyone in Waubay can order from ITC goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Waubay customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative fiber upload speeds
In Waubay download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for ITC fiber. Compared to other ISPs, ITC is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Waubay fiber providers. ITC offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Waubay is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Midco Cable in Waubay, SD
Midco cable coverage
About 51.61%, or 465 people, have Midco cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, north, northwest, northeast, west, south, and southeast Waubay area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Waubay.
Midco cable download speeds
Midco is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Waubay. Versus other cable providers in the area, Midco cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Waubay. The fastest plan anyone in Waubay can order from Midco goes up to 1,250 Mbps, and all Waubay customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,250.0 Mbps
Midco cable upload speeds
In Waubay download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Midco cable. Compared to other ISPs, Midco is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Waubay cable providers. Midco offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Waubay is up to 60 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Waubay, SD
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 6.55%, or 59 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, west, northeast, and northwest Waubay 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 Waubay.
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 Waubay. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Waubay. The fastest plan anyone in Waubay can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Waubay customers is up to 45 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 27.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 72.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Waubay 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 Waubay fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Waubay is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 7.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 27.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 72.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Waubay, SD
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 1.22%, or 11 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and northeast Waubay 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 Waubay.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Waubay. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Waubay. The fastest plan anyone in Waubay can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Waubay customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Waubay download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Waubay fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Waubay is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Waubay, SD
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 1.22%, or 11 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and northeast Waubay 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 Waubay.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Waubay. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Waubay. The fastest plan anyone in Waubay can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Waubay customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Waubay download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Waubay fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Waubay is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Waubay Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Waubay or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Waubay compare to the rest of South Dakota?
Internet speeds in Waubay are slower versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 1,953 Mbps in South Dakota versus 1,129 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in South Dakota is 98.12% versus 99.67% in Waubay.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Waubay 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
- Ortley, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Grenville, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Webster, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Summit, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Roslyn, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wallace, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lily, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Peever, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Eden, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Marvin, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- South Mountain, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Glendale, AR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Green Bluff, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Selwyn, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Seven Mile, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sewickley Heights, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Shirleysburg, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Shoshoni, WY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Skippack, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Glenallen, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds