Western Communications is a small internet service provider in the United States, serving 1 state or territory: South Dakota. Learn more about Western Communications's coverage and availability on this page.
Can I get Western Communications internet in my area?
The easiest way to find out is to click the link below.
You may enter your zip code to check local availability or view the map below before contacting Western Communications.
Western Communications Availability Map
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On the map you can see Western Communications's coverage area in the United States. Areas in green are most likely to have coverage, where some homes in yellow to red areas may not have coverage.
The table below shows coverage and average maximum speeds by state.
| State | Availaiblity | Average Best Speed |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 0.55% | 30 Mbps |
How fast is Western Communications's internet?
Internet Download Speed
The map above shows average maximum speeds by area. Overall, Western Communications internet speeds are adequate for most homes.
Download speeds (the speed at which you receive files and streaming video) range from 30 to 30 Mbps. The average customer has access to plans with download speeds up to 30 Mbps. This puts Western Communications in the 6th percentile versus other ISPs for download speeds, meaning speeds are much slower than the average provider in the US.
Upload speeds (the speed you can send files and video to others) range from a low of 5.0 Mbps to a high of 5.0 Mbps. The average is 5.0 Mbps, placing Western Communications in the 4th percentile for internet provider upload speeds, which is too slow for a modern household.
What broadband services does Western Communications offer?
Across the country Western Communications offers fixed wireless internet service. The table below shows which types of service Western Communications offers and the average maximum speed for each service type. “Coverage” is the percent of Western Communications customers who can get that type of service.
Technology |
Coverage |
Average Best Speed |
|---|---|---|
Fixed Wireless |
100.00% |
30 Mbps |
Can I get Western Communications TV Service?
Probably not. Most fixed wireless internet providers are not able to deliver television service over the same connection, but you can always call to check. In either case, you can also get Western Communications internet and satellite TV.
What cities and zips does Western Communications serve?
With coverage in 10 cities and 6 zip codes, only the largest are listed below:
City |
Availability |
Average Best Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, SD | 3.99% | 30 Mbps |
| Black Hawk, SD | 11.90% | 30 Mbps |
| Box Elder, SD | 3.25% | 30 Mbps |
| Ashland Heights, SD | 56.54% | 30 Mbps |
| Sulphur, SD | 14.62% | 30 Mbps |
| Piedmont, SD | 4.11% | 30 Mbps |
| Ellsworth Afb, SD | 1.98% | 30 Mbps |
| Summerset, SD | 0.94% | 30 Mbps |
| Silver City, SD | 5.45% | 30 Mbps |
| Rapid Valley, SD | 0.05% | 30 Mbps |
Zip |
Availability |
Average Best Speed |
| 57702, SD | 6.09% | 30 Mbps |
| 57701, SD | 2.36% | 30 Mbps |
| 57703, SD | 3.69% | 30 Mbps |
| 57718, SD | 7.52% | 30 Mbps |
| 57719, SD | 4.73% | 30 Mbps |
| 57769, SD | 2.77% | 30 Mbps |