10 Best Internet Providers in Big Stone City, SD

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Above are the top 4 providers in Big Stone City, SD for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Big Stone City, SD?

RC Technologies is the highest-rated internet provider in Big Stone City based on 25 South Dakota customer reviews, and RC Technologies 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Big Stone City, South Dakota, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Big Stone City

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Big Stone City Internet Providers

Based on 25 reviews from South Dakota internet customers, RC Technologies is the best internet service provider for Big Stone City residents. RC Technologies was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in South Dakota, with 4.67 out of 5 stars and 4.3% coverage in Big Stone City.

At a national level, based on 2173 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, RC Technologies is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Big Stone City?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Big Stone City, the fastest internet in the city comes from RC Technologies.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Big Stone City

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	RC Technologies	1,500 Mbps
	Midco	1,250 Mbps
	Federated Telephone	1,000 Mbps
	Farmers Mutual	1,000 Mbps
	Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Centurylink	60 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Big Stone City

Based on data reported by Big Stone City ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through RC Technologies. The company offers speeds up to 1,500 Mbps in Big Stone City. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,485 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with RC Technologies. This indicates RC Technologies reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Big Stone City?

South Dakota customers rate RC Technologies as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

RC Technologies received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Big Stone City customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Big Stone City, South Dakota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Big Stone City

Big Stone City Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Big Stone City below, including the metrics used and how Big Stone City compares to the rest of South Dakota and nation.

Big Stone City ISP Report Card: C-

	Metric (hover for details)	Big Stone City	South Dakota	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Big Stone City that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	74.95%	60.99%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	1,220 Mbps	1,953 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Big Stone City.	2.2	5.3	6.8

 

Big Stone City Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Big Stone City	South Dakota	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.4	2.5	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	9%	10%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	86%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	82%	89%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	52%	75%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	52%	76%	76%

Big Stone City ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Big Stone City is C-, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Big Stone City is high with a score of 30 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Big Stone City have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Big Stone City ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

82% of Big Stone City households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 52% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 13% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 52% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 52% subscribe to it. A low number of Big Stone City residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Big Stone City?

How Much Speed does a Big Stone City Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Big Stone City is 2.4, which is smaller than the South Dakota average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Big Stone City's average household income is $77,294 which is higher than the South Dakota average of $76,929 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Big Stone City also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the South Dakota average of 15%. Additionally, 9% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 10% of residents in South Dakota who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Big Stone City has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Big Stone City households are much more technology-disengaged. 86% of households have some sort of computing device, 68% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 83% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Big Stone City?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Big Stone City?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Big Stone City?

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 Big Stone City is RC Technologies.
• The fastest internet provider should be RC Technologies. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, RC Technologies may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Big Stone City is RC Technologies.
• T-Mobile Home Internet, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Big Stone City, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Big Stone City compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Big Stone City stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Big Stone City's C- ISP Report Card and 30 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.