Internet providers in Rapid City, SD

Internet in Rapid City

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Rapid City area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Rapid City Residential Internet Coverage

Rapid City is the second largest community in South Dakota. The upper-middle class residents are well-educated and enjoy short commutes. They depend on high-speed internet to connect them to employers, customers and loved ones. Compared to 84% of South Dakota, 100% of Rapid City residents have access to high-speed connections.

Midcontinent Communications provides cable internet to 100% of Rapid City residents. Cable internet access is also available to 94% of residents from WOW! CenturyLink offers DSL connections to 95% of Rapid City. These services span the area from the Black Hills National Forest to E. 53rd Street. Fiber optics have not yet entered the market.

In addition to the residential offerings, 3% of Rapid City businesses can get fiber optics from Midcontinent Communications.

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Average download speed
125.04 Mbps

Average upload speed
33.84 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
48.27 ms

Average jitter
28.03 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Rapid City?

CenturyLink - Low-cost options
Hughesnet - Perfect for rural areas
Viasat - Widely available
Midco - High speeds for multiple users

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Summary of Rapid City internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
CenturyLink	DSL	80 Mbps	3.4/5	View Plans for CenturyLink
Bluepeak	Cable	1000 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for Bluepeak
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Hughesnet
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
Midco	Cable	1000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Midco
Western Communications, Inc.	Fixed Wireless	30 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Western Communications, Inc.