In Wounded Knee there are 3 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 21 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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3 Internet Service Providers in Wounded Knee
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 Wounded Knee are not shown.
Wounded Knee 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 Wounded Knee. 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 Wounded Knee with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Wounded Knee?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Wounded Knee.
Internet Speed Key
The average Wounded Knee home can get up to 21 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 25 Mbps, which 72.36% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 27.64% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Wounded Knee.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Wounded Knee, and slower in the north areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Wounded Knee?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Wounded Knee you live. If speed is your main concern, DSL will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Wounded Knee homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 100.00%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Wounded Knee homes.
Internet Market Health in Wounded Knee
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Wounded Knee 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 Wounded Knee based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 0.7 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Wounded Knee internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 provider, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Wounded Knee homes have 1 option. The type(s) of service available are 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. Wounded Knee internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 1 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, Wounded Knee badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Wounded Knee, along with details on where in Wounded Knee and at what speeds.
Golden West Telecommunications DSL in Wounded Knee, SD
Golden West Telecommunications DSL coverage
About 100.00%, or 568 people, have Golden West Telecommunications DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Wounded Knee area. Golden West Telecommunications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Wounded Knee.
Golden West Telecommunications DSL download speeds
Golden West Telecommunications is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wounded Knee. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Golden West Telecommunications DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Wounded Knee. The fastest plan anyone in Wounded Knee 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 Wounded Knee customers is up to 21 Mbps.
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- 72.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 27.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications DSL upload speeds
In Wounded Knee download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Golden West Telecommunications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Golden West Telecommunications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Wounded Knee 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 Wounded Knee 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 2.4 Mbps.
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- 72.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 27.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Wounded Knee Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Wounded Knee or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Wounded Knee compare to the rest of South Dakota?
Internet speeds in Wounded Knee are slower versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 1,953 Mbps in South Dakota versus 21 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 Wounded Knee.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Wounded Knee 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
- Manderson, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Batesland, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Porcupine, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pine Ridge, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Oglala, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kyle, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Swett, SD: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rockyford, SD: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Whiteclay, NE: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Allen, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Burnips, MI: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tiosa, IN: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Toland, PA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Toomey, LA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Troy, SC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chamois, MO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Carroll, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Caroline, WI: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Carmel, LA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Carbo, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds