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

Huron, South Dakota Broadband Internet Service

There are a total of 6 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Huron, 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 Huron:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Midcontinent Communications	Cable	1000 Mbps	20 Mbps	100.0%
2	Celerity Broadband	wireless	40 Mbps	8 Mbps	100.0%
3	Santel Communications	wireless	25 Mbps	6 Mbps	100.0%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
6	CenturyLink	DSL, Fiber	60 Mbps	5 Mbps	15.2%

Huron SD Internet Access Options

Studies have shown that the competition from having two or more broadband internet providers in a community leads to lower prices and better overall service.
The chart below graphs the segment of the population which has a choice of internet providers at four different ranges of download speeds.

Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Huron are compared to Beadle County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to South Dakota overall?
Average download speeds in Huron of 45.13 Mbps are faster than the Beadle County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for South Dakota.

Huron Internet Access Facts

The average upload speed in Huron is 10.07 Mbps. This is 10.9% slower than the Beadle County average and 13.2% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average internet download speed in Huron is 45.13 Mbps based upon 10752 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 71.1% of Beadle County residents
Cable internet is available to 98.7% of the Huron population
Fiber optic internet is available to 12.7% of Beadle County residents
DSL internet is available to 100.0% of Huron 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 Huron 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 Huron, South Dakota.

Who has the fastest internet service in Huron?

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

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

The following zip codes were used: 57350, 57399, 57775 and 57790

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 Huron 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 Huron compare to other cities in South Dakota?

Click through to see how the Huron broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: De Smet, Flandreau, Fort Pierre, Harrisburg, Huron, Mobridge, Volga

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Huron - 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 Huron, South Dakota?

Midcontinent Communications, Celerity Broadband and Santel Communications provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Huron.

Huron 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.