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

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
Cable internet is available to 94.9% of the Box Elder population
Fiber optic internet is available to 53.6% of Box Elder residents

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.

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

What is Mbps?

Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.

What download speed do I need to stream movies?

For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.

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

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.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

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

What is an internet data cap?

Some internet providers on their lowest end plans limit the amount of data that can be downloaded in a month. Like cellular phone plans, when that usage limit is hit, an additional charge is added to the customer's bill. Data caps are typically 1TB or more. In a month you could send 40,000 emails, streaming music 24 hours a data, surf the web 24 hours a day plus stream HD video 12 hours a day and still not hit a 1TB limit. Fewer than 10% of customers hit their data caps in a month.

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.