Salem, South Dakota Broadband Internet Service

There are a total of 3 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Salem, 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 Salem:

Rank Provider Tech Max Download Speed Max Upload Speed Availability
1TrioTel CommunicationsFiber1000 Mbps1000 Mbps100.0%
2ViaSatSatellite100 Mbps3 Mbps100%
3HughesNetSatellite25 Mbps3 Mbps100%
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Salem 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.

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Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Salem are compared to McCook County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to South Dakota overall?
Average download speeds in Salem of 23.31 Mbps are faster than the McCook County average download speeds and slower than the statewide average for South Dakota.

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Salem Internet Access Facts

  • The average internet download speed in McCook County is 16.55 Mbps based upon 3288 samples taken in the past year

  • The average upload speed in Salem is 3.13 Mbps. This is 48.2% slower than the average in South Dakota and 73% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps

  • The average download speed in Salem is 40.8% faster than the McCook County average and 28.1% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

  • The average upload speed in Salem is 3.13 Mbps. This is 39.5% slower than the McCook County average and 73% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps

  • Cable internet is available to 28.2% of McCook County residents

  • Fiber optic internet is available to 52.7% of McCook County residents

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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 Salem 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 TrioTel Communications as the top provider for Salem, South Dakota.

Who has the fastest internet service in Salem?

TrioTel Communications with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Salem.

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

The following zip codes were used: 57029, 57036, 57058 and 57070

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

Click through to see how the Salem broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Freeman, Harrisburg, Hartford, Huron, Parker, Tyndall, Volga

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.

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.

What is fixed wireless internet service?

Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.

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

TrioTel Communications provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Salem.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 3 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Salem, SD residents.

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.




Salem 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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