Best Internet Providers in Aurora County, SD
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Aurora County, SD
Aurora County has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Aurora County.
Ranks compare Aurora County with the 66 South Dakota counties.
The Best Internet in Aurora County, SD at a Glance
Aurora County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Midstate Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Golden West Telecommunications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Aurora County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Aurora County, SD?
Golden West Telecommunications is the highest-rated internet provider in Aurora County 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 Aurora County?
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.
Coverage map for each provider in Aurora County
How Aurora County Compares to the Rest of South Dakota
Aurora County's report card score is 42nd of 66 and its connectivity index is 51st of 66.
| Measure | Aurora County | Rank among South Dakota counties | South Dakota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 99.5% | Tied 8th of 66 | 79.0% | 71.5% | Campbell County and Douglas County and 1 more (99.8%) |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | Tied 32nd of 66 | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Clay County (4,291 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 1.8 | Tied 54th of 66 | 5.8 | 7.1 | Lincoln County (8.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 30th of 66 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Oglala Lakota County (4.5) |
| Workers who work from home | 13% | Tied 15th of 66 | 10% | 15% | Perkins County (33%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | Tied 37th of 66 | 94% | 96% | Stanley County (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 84% | Tied 44th of 66 | 90% | 91% | Lincoln County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 66% | Tied 52nd of 66 | 76% | 76% | Lincoln County (86%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 69% | Tied 51st of 66 | 78% | 81% | Lincoln County (88%) |
| Median household income | $70,841 | 43rd of 66 | $80,420 | $93,246 | Lincoln County ($106,288) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | Tied 12th of 66 | 15% | 16% | Clay County (43%) |
Fiber reaches 99.5% of homes in Aurora County, against 79.0% across South Dakota. Households in Aurora County are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $70,841 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Aurora County Compares to Its Neighbors
Aurora County has 6 neighbors. Among them, Douglas County has the most homes with fiber (99.8%) and Charles Mix County the fewest (74.5%); Aurora County has 99.5%.
Map of Aurora County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Aurora County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora County (this page) | 2,747 | 99.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.8 | C | 44/100 |
| Davison County | 19,956 | 98.7% | 1,868 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 45/100 |
| Charles Mix County | 9,373 | 74.5% | 779 Mbps | 2.2 | D+ | 51/100 |
| Brule County | 5,247 | 95.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.9 | C | 47/100 |
| Douglas County | 2,835 | 99.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.3 | C | 36/100 |
| Sanborn County | 2,330 | 97.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.7 | C | 47/100 |
| Jerauld County | 1,663 | 99.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.6 | C | 51/100 |
Internet in Aurora County by City and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Aurora County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plankinton | 1,083 | 99.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | C | 49/100 |
| Stickney | 768 | 99.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.9 | C | 32/100 |
| White Lake | 629 | 99.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.5 | C | 50/100 |
| Storla | 295 | 97.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.2 | C- | 57/100 |
ZIP codes in Aurora County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57368 (Plankinton) | 1,247 | 99.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | C | 48/100 |
| 57383 (White Lake) | 716 | 98.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.4 | C | 50/100 |
| 57375 (Stickney) | 700 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | C | 31/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Aurora County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Golden West Telecommunications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Golden West Telecommunications and Midstate Communications (South Dakota) should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Aurora County
| Midstate Communications (South Dakota) | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Golden West Telecommunications | 1,000 |
| Santel Communications | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Aurora County. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Aurora County Internet Providers
Based on 7 reviews from South Dakota internet customers, Golden West Telecommunications is the best internet service provider for Aurora County residents. Golden West Telecommunications was rated at an average of 1.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction.
At a national level, based on 2225 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 Aurora County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Aurora County, South Dakota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Aurora County Overall | South Dakota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) |  (4) |  (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Golden West Telecommunications | (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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Santel Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Midstate Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Aurora County
Based on data reported by Aurora County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Golden West Telecommunications and Midstate Communications (South Dakota). These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Aurora County. 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 Golden West Telecommunications. This indicates Golden West Telecommunications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Aurora County Speed | South Dakota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) |  (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Golden West Telecommunications | (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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Santel Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Midstate Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Aurora County?
Of the providers in Aurora County, customers rate Golden West Telecommunications the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Aurora County 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.
Golden West Telecommunications is rated 1.00 out of 5 for price, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country.
The table below shows how customers in Aurora County, South Dakota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Aurora County
| ISP / Tech Type | Aurora County Affordability | South Dakota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Golden West Telecommunications | (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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Santel Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Midstate Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Aurora County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Aurora County?
Midstate Communications Fiber in Aurora County, SD
Availability:
51.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Midstate Communications (South Dakota) offers Fiber service to 51.7% of Aurora County homes. Across the county, Midstate Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications Fiber in Aurora County, SD
Availability:
43.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications offers Fiber service to 43.2% of Aurora County homes. Across the county, Golden West Telecommunications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Santel Communications Fiber in Aurora County, SD
Availability:
6.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Santel Communications offers Fiber service to 6.0% of Aurora County homes. Across the county, Santel Communications 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 Aurora County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Aurora County, SD
Availability:
54.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
79 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.7% of Aurora County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 79 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 15 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Aurora County, SD
Availability:
18.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
263 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 18.3% of Aurora County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 263 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 18 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Aurora County, SD
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.3% of Aurora County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Aurora County, SD
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.3% of Aurora County homes. Across the county, 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 Aurora County?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Aurora County, SD.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Aurora County?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Aurora County, SD.
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 Aurora County?
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 Aurora County is Golden West Telecommunications.
- The fastest internet provider should be Golden West Telecommunications and Midstate Communications (South Dakota). Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Golden West Telecommunications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Aurora County is Golden West Telecommunications.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Aurora County, available to 54.7% 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.