Who is our top ranked provider in Box Elder SD? [Updated]

Box Elder, SD High Speed Internet Service

There are a total of 6 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Box Elder, South Dakota and meet the minimum accepted broadband definition of 25 Mbps download speed. Our proprietary ranking calculation takes into account different aspects of useable download speed, upload speed and coverage area. For example, an increase of 100 Mbps download speed from 200 Mbps to 300 Mbps is much more significant for users than an increase from 1000 Mbps to 1100Mpbs. Also, for nearly all users download speed is much more important than upload speed. Our ranked ordering of internet service providers in Box Elder:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Midcontinent Communications	Cable	1000 Mbps	20 Mbps	98.8%
2	CenturyLink	DSL, Fiber	940 Mbps	940 Mbps	34.2%
3	Western Communications	wireless	30 Mbps	4 Mbps	100.0%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
6	Celerity Networks	wireless	40 Mbps	8 Mbps	25.2%

Box Elder SD Internet Access Options

More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in Box Elder which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Box Elder are compared to Meade County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to South Dakota overall?
Average download speeds in Box Elder of 59.81 Mbps are faster than the Meade County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for South Dakota.

Box Elder Internet Access Facts

Fiber optic internet is available to 15.0% of Meade County residents
DSL internet is available to 100.0% of Box Elder residents
There are 6 residential internet providers in Box Elder, SD providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Box Elder is 145.7% faster than the average in South Dakota and 84.6% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 35.9% of the Meade County population
The average internet download speed in Box Elder is 59.81 Mbps based upon 3872 measurements taken in the last 12 months

Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Box Elder residents who have access to each of these technology types.

Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Midcontinent Communications as the top provider for Box Elder, South Dakota.

Who has the fastest internet service in Box Elder?

Midcontinent Communications with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Box Elder.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Box Elder, South Dakota?

The following zip codes were used: 57701, 57703, 57706 and 57719

What is fiber internet service?

Fiber internet service transmits data by sending pulses of light over thin glass fiber optic cable. In most cases fiber internet service download speeds will be faster than cable or DSL, however, fiber service is limited with less than half of Americans living in an area with fiber coverage.

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Box Elder internet service.

Speed	Devices	Typical Usage
25+ Mbps	1-2 devices	Web browsing Music streaming HD video streaming
100+ Mbps	3-5 devices	Video conferencing 4K video streaming Online gaming
1000+ Mbps	6+ devices	Multiple video or 4K streams Zero latency gaming

How do the internet speeds in Box Elder compare to other cities in South Dakota?

Click through to see how the Box Elder broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Ashland Heights, Blackhawk, Brandon, North Spearfish, Platte, Redfield, Yankton

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Box Elder - CenturyLink.

What is DSL internet service?

DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Box Elder, South Dakota?

Western Communications provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Box Elder.

Box Elder Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.