Best Colonial Pine Hills Internet Service Providers

There are a total of 7 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Colonial Pine Hills, 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 Colonial Pine Hills:

Rank Provider Tech Max Download Speed Max Upload Speed Availability
1Midcontinent CommunicationsCable1000 Mbps20 Mbps98.7%
2Vast BroadbandCable1000 Mbps30 Mbps25.6%
3CenturyLinkDSL, Fiber100 Mbps40 Mbps96.9%
4Western Communicationswireless30 Mbps4 Mbps100.0%
5ViaSatSatellite100 Mbps3 Mbps100%
6HughesNetSatellite25 Mbps3 Mbps100%
7Celerity Networkswireless40 Mbps8 Mbps15.7%
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Colonial Pine Hills SD Internet Access Options

When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does Colonial Pine Hills have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

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Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Colonial Pine Hills are compared to Pennington County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to South Dakota overall?
Average download speeds in Colonial Pine Hills of 32.3 Mbps are faster than the Pennington County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for South Dakota.

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Colonial Pine Hills Internet Access Facts

  • The average download speed in Colonial Pine Hills is 52.6% faster than the Pennington County average and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

  • The average upload speed in Colonial Pine Hills is 7.19 Mbps. This is 41.3% faster than the Pennington County average and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps

  • Cable internet is available to 84.3% of Pennington County residents

  • Fiber optic internet is available to 29.3% of Pennington County residents

  • The average internet download speed in Pennington County is 21.16 Mbps based upon 54280 samples taken in the past year

  • The average download speed in Colonial Pine Hills is 32.7% faster than the average in South Dakota and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

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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 Colonial Pine Hills 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 Colonial Pine Hills, South Dakota.

Who has the fastest internet service in Colonial Pine Hills?

Midcontinent Communications and Vast Broadband with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Colonial Pine Hills.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Colonial Pine Hills, South Dakota?

The following zip codes were used: 57702

How do the internet speeds in Colonial Pine Hills compare to other cities in South Dakota?

Click through to see how the Colonial Pine Hills broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Baltic, Dell Rapids, Hartford, Hill City, Lennox, Rapid City, Vermillion

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Colonial Pine Hills - 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 Colonial Pine Hills, South Dakota?

Western Communications provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Colonial Pine Hills.

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.

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 internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Colonial Pine Hills internet service.

Speed Devices Typical Usage
25+ Mbps1-2 devicesWeb browsing
Music streaming
HD video streaming
100+ Mbps3-5 devicesVideo conferencing
4K video streaming
Online gaming
1000+ Mbps6+ devicesMultiple video or 4K streams
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Colonial Pine Hills 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.


DISH

  • 290+ channels
  • Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
  • 4 video package tiers
  • Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
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Hulu Live TV

  • 75+ channels
  • Access to premium Hulu originals
  • Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
  • 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
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YouTube TV

  • 85+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
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DIRECTV stream

  • 140+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network and sports coverage
  • Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
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fuboTV

  • 180+ channels
  • 1000 hours of cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages
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Sling

  • 50+ channels
  • 50 hours of DVR storage
  • No annual contracts
  • Up to 4 simultaneous streams across a wide variety of devices
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