Best Internet Providers in Athol, SD
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Athol, SD
Athol has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Athol.
Ranks compare Athol with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Athol, SD at a Glance
Athol Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
NVC
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Athol ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Athol, SD?
NVC is the highest-rated internet provider in Athol based on 7 South Dakota customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Athol?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
How Athol Compares to Places Its Size
Athol's report card score is in the bottom 46% and its connectivity index is in the top 5%.
| Measure | Athol | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Spink County | South Dakota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 95.6% | top 34% | 92.3% | 79.0% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 992 Mbps | bottom 42% | 1,105 Mbps | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.1 | bottom 16% | 4 | 5.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | top 21% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 25% | top 5% | 16% | 10% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 16% | 93% | 94% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 93% | top 15% | 88% | 90% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 74% | top 17% | 71% | 76% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 86% | top 11% | 74% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $78,637 | top 35% | $72,125 | $80,420 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 22% | 11% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 95.6% of homes in Athol, against 92.3% across Spink County and 79.0% across South Dakota. Households in Athol are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 25% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $78,637 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Athol
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Athol?
NVC Fiber in Athol, SD
Availability:
95.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
NVC offers Fiber service to 95.6% of Athol homes. Across the city, NVC Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Athol?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Athol, SD
Availability:
58.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 58.2% of Athol homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 5.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Athol, SD
Availability:
24.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
288 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 24.2% of Athol homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 288 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 19 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Athol, SD
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.1% of Athol homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Athol, SD
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.1% of Athol homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Athol?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Athol, SD.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Athol?
CenturyLink DSL in Athol, SD
Availability:
23.1%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
22 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 23.1% of Athol homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 22 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 60 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 2.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Athol by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Athol
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Athol
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Athol Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Athol that have their own pages are all within 18 miles. Among them, Mellette has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Redfield the fewest (86.8%); Athol has 95.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athol (this page) | 91 | 95.6% | 992 Mbps | 2.1 | C- | 75/100 |
| Redfield | 2,783 | 86.8% | 1,219 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 30/100 |
| Mansfield | 343 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.7 | C+ | 61/100 |
| Northville | 336 | 97.6% | 997 Mbps | 2.5 | C | 70/100 |
| Frankfort | 328 | 97.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.1 | C | 66/100 |
| Mellette | 283 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 75/100 |
| Zell | 212 | 95.3% | 967 Mbps | 3.1 | C | 66/100 |
| Ashton | 203 | 98.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.7 | C | 73/100 |
| Brentford | 171 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.5 | C | 64/100 |
| Rockham | 124 | 99.2% | 992 Mbps | 2.1 | C | 70/100 |
| Miranda | 118 | 97.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.5 | C | 54/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Athol?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from NVC.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Athol
| NVC | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 60 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Athol Internet Providers
Based on 7 reviews from South Dakota internet customers, NVC is the best internet service provider for Athol residents. NVC was rated at an average of 3.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction.
At a national level, based on 2408 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Athol Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Athol, South Dakota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Athol Overall | South Dakota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |  (0) |  (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| NVC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (0) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Athol
Based on data reported by Athol ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through NVC. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Athol. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with NVC. This indicates NVC reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Athol Speed | South Dakota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) |  (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| NVC | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (0) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Athol?
Of the providers in Athol, customers rate NVC the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Athol where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across South Dakota or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
NVC is rated 3.00 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country.
The table below shows how customers in Athol, South Dakota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Athol
| ISP / Tech Type | Athol Affordability | South Dakota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| NVC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (0) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in South Dakota
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
Midco Cable
October 02, 2026 Constant outages, and a lot more expensive than other providers.
A Brookings, SD Customer
Mediacom Cable
June 05, 2026 Brian M.
Bluepeak Fiber
June 01, 2026 The installation charge was too high and there are a lot of hidden fees and taxes.
Aaron M.
AT&T Fixed Wireless
May 29, 2026 My internet provider has been very reliable and consistent. I have used it on the go in many locations and it has rarely let me down. I am a very satisfied customer of AT&T and have nothing but praise for the service provided and the price point. I would highly recommend this service to everyone I know.
Dustin B.
Midco Fixed Wireless
April 14, 2026 They have good service, but their pricing is beyond sane. Basic cable runs $60 each room so to have basic cable in my home would cost $180. FOr basic cable. Basic non Wi Fi internet starts at $60 month. It's absolutely nuts how much it costs.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Athol?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Athol is NVC.
- The fastest internet provider should be NVC. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, NVC may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Athol is NVC.
- Viasat, NVC, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Athol, available to 95.6% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.