In White River there are 5 residential internet providers covering 98.14% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 935 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 White River
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 White River are not shown.
White River 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 98.14% of White River. 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 Golden West Telecommunications. Now you can call companies in White River with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in White River?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in White River.
Internet Speed Key
The average White River home can get up to 935 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 91.66% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 3.14% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in White River.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of White River, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in White River?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in White River you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 91.66% of White River homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 6.08%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.86% of White River homes.
Internet Market Health in White River
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the White River 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 White River 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): 1.3 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.4 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
White River 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, White River homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, fixed wireless, and dsl, 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. White River internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 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, White River badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in White River, along with details on where in White River and at what speeds.
Golden West Telecommunications Fiber in White River, SD
Golden West Telecommunications fiber coverage
About 91.66%, or 934 people, have Golden West Telecommunications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, central, southeast, south, and southwest White River area. Golden West Telecommunications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of White River.
Golden West Telecommunications fiber download speeds
Golden West Telecommunications is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in White River. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Golden West Telecommunications fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout White River. The fastest plan anyone in White River can order from Golden West Telecommunications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all White River customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications fiber upload speeds
In White River download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Golden West Telecommunications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Golden West Telecommunications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other White River fiber providers. Golden West Telecommunications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in White River is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications DSL in White River, SD
Golden West Telecommunications DSL coverage
About 18.25%, or 186 people, have Golden West Telecommunications DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire White River area. Golden West Telecommunications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of White River.
Golden West Telecommunications DSL download speeds
Golden West Telecommunications is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in White River. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Golden West Telecommunications DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout White River. The fastest plan anyone in White River can order from Golden West Telecommunications goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for White River customers is up to 20 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 67.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 32.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications DSL upload speeds
In White River download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Golden West Telecommunications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Golden West Telecommunications is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other White River DSL providers. Golden West Telecommunications 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 White River is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Golden West Telecommunications customers can get speeds up to 2.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 67.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 32.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in White River, SD
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 18.45%, or 188 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, central, and west White River area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of White River.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in White River. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout White River. The fastest plan anyone in White River can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all White River customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In White River 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 one of the fastest compared to other White River fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in White River 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 White River, SD
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 18.45%, or 188 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, central, and west White River area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of White River.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in White River. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout White River. The fastest plan anyone in White River can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all White River customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In White River 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 one of the fastest compared to other White River fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in White River is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
White River Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to White River or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in White River compare to the rest of South Dakota?
Internet speeds in White River are slower versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 1,953 Mbps in South Dakota versus 935 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in South Dakota is 98.12% versus 98.14% in White River.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around White River 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
- Westover, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
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- Soldier Creek, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rosebud, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Okaton, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Parmelee, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hidden Timber, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Murdo, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Norris, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
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- Gordon, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
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