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Best Internet Providers in Blunt, SD

All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings

Blunt has 6 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Blunt.

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from October 19, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.

What changed
Homes with fiber98.5%Hughes County 29.6%top 27%
Average top speed1,000 MbpsHughes County 1,870 Mbpstop 38%
Providers63 at a typical addressbottom 31%
Homes with internet86%Hughes County 93%top 50%
ISP Report CardCscore 45 of 100top 43%
Connectivity index42/100Hughes County 61/100top 46%

Ranks compare Blunt with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.

The Best Internet in Blunt, SD at a Glance

Top rankedSee the full rankingFirst in our Blunt ranking by coverage, speed and customer ratings.See plans
FastestVenture CommunicationsUp to 1,000 Mbps advertised to the FCCCompare speeds
Best ratedVenture CommunicationsRated 4.00 out of 5 by its customers, available to 98.55% of homesSee plans
Lowest priceSee prices by providerListed prices appear on each provider below.See plans

Blunt Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings

Venture Communications

Venture Communications logo

Availability:

98.5%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(1)

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Price:

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Blunt.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Blunt residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

98.5%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 4.0 of 5 stars

(1)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

90.6%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Blunt.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Blunt residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

90.6%

30 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Verizon

Verizon logo

Availability:

87.9%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(816)

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1-833-213-7018 Price: $50.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Blunt.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Blunt residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

87.9%

300 Mbps

300 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

EarthLink

EarthLink logo

Availability:

3.9%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(15)

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1-877-418-2092 Price: Starting at $39.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Blunt.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Blunt residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

3.9%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

wispwest.net

wispwest.net logo

Availability:

7.0%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price: $53.56 - $95.79 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Blunt.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Blunt residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

7.0%

45 Mbps

50 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

AT&T

AT&T logo

Availability:

3.9%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(1051)

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1-877-610-1219 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Blunt.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Blunt residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

3.9%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Blunt residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(65)

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Price: $55.00 - $130.00 / mo.

Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7 of 5 stars

(12)

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1-833-875-1370 Price: $69.99 - $179.99 / mo.

DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars

(9)

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-833-875-1332 Price: $55.00 / mo.

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 Blunt ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Blunt, SD?

Venture Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Blunt 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 Blunt?

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.

Blunt, SD map of internet availability

How Blunt Compares to Places Its Size

Blunt's report card score is in the top 43% and its connectivity index is in the top 46%.

Cscore 45 of 100ISP Report CardGrades what providers offer: fiber availability, the download speed most homes can get and the number of providers at a typical address.top 43%
42/100Hughes County 61/100, US 69/100Digital Connectivity IndexMeasures how much households need and use the internet: household size, working from home, devices and subscriptions.top 46%
Measure Blunt Rank among US places under 1,000 people Hughes County South Dakota US Leader
ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here
Fiber availability 98.5% top 27% 29.6% 79.0% 71.5% 6,946 places at 100.0%
Average top speed 1,000 Mbps top 38% 1,870 Mbps 2,675 Mbps 3,486 Mbps Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps)
Providers at a typical address 3 bottom 31% 6.5 5.8 7.1 Los Prados, PR (15.1)
Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet
People per household 2.0 bottom 9% 2.4 2.5 2.7 Paguate, NM (13.4)
Workers who work from home 10% top 41% 6% 10% 15% Boys Town, NE (100%)
Homes with a computer, tablet or phone 94% top 39% 97% 94% 96% 1,494 places at 100%
Homes with internet 86% top 50% 93% 90% 91% 370 places at 100%
Homes on fiber, cable or DSL 70% top 25% 81% 76% 76% 23 places at 100%
More about the households here
Homes with a desktop or laptop 72% top 50% 83% 78% 81% 72 places at 100%
Median household income $81,126 top 31% $86,478 $80,420 $93,246 22 places at $250,001
Residents in school (6th grade to college) 13% top 36% 14% 15% 16% University at Buffalo, NY (100%)

Fiber reaches 98.5% of homes in Blunt, against 29.6% across Hughes County and 79.0% across South Dakota. Households in Blunt are smaller than the US average (2.0 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $81,126 (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 Blunt

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Blunt?

Venture Communications Fiber in Blunt, SD

Venture Communications logo

Availability:

98.5%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(1)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Venture Communications offers Fiber service to 98.5% of Blunt homes. Across the city, Venture Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Venture Communications Fiber. Venture Communications Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Blunt from Venture Communications in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Blunt?

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Blunt, SD

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

90.6%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Avg. Download Speed

30 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.6% of Blunt homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 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 4.1 Mbps throughout the city. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Blunt from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Blunt, SD

Verizon logo

Availability:

87.9%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

Avg. Download Speed

300 Mbps

Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.9% of Blunt homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 20, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Blunt from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.

wispwest.net Fixed Wireless in Blunt, SD

wispwest.net logo

Availability:

7.0%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

45 Mbps

wispwest.net offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.0% of Blunt homes. Across the city, wispwest.net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 45 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 8.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 9.6 Mbps throughout the city. wispwest.net Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Blunt from wispwest.net in terms of customer satisfaction.

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Blunt, SD

EarthLink logo

Availability:

3.9%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.9% of Blunt homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Blunt from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Blunt, SD

AT&T logo

Availability:

3.9%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.9% of Blunt homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Blunt from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Blunt?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Blunt, SD.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Blunt?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Blunt, SD.

Internet in Blunt by Neighborhood and ZIP Code

Blunt has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.

Neighborhoods in Blunt

Neighborhood People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

ZIP codes in Blunt

ZIP code People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
57522473 93.5%1,000 Mbps3C44/100

How Blunt Compares to Nearby Places

The 10 places nearest to Blunt that have their own pages are all within 22 miles. Among them, Onida has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Pierre the fewest (21.5%); Blunt has 98.5%.

Place People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
Blunt (this page)413 98.5%1,000 Mbps3C42/100
Pierre15,910 21.5%1,964 Mbps6.7C+61/100
Eakin929 100.0%1,089 Mbps6.2B64/100
Onida874 100.0%1,000 Mbps2.8C+38/100
DeGrey255 100.0%1,000 Mbps1.8C41/100
Harrold216 97.2%1,000 Mbps1.5C42/100
Agar149 100.0%1,000 Mbps2.3C+41/100
Okobojo131 100.0%1,000 Mbps2.1C41/100
Holabird130 98.5%1,000 Mbps1.4C53/100
Bretton117 85.5%1,000 Mbps2.5C-45/100
Rousseau94 98.9%1,581 Mbps4.8B-43/100

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Blunt?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Venture Communications.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Blunt

Max Advertised Speed in Blunt, SD
Venture Communications1,000
Verizon300
Viasat100
T-Mobile Home Internet100
wispwest.net50
HughesNet25
AT&T25
EarthLink25

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Customer Ratings for Blunt Internet Providers

Based on 7 reviews from South Dakota internet customers, Venture Communications is the best internet service provider for Blunt residents. Venture Communications was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in South Dakota, with 3.50 out of 5 stars and 87.9% coverage in Blunt.

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 Blunt Internet Providers

The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Blunt, South Dakota, and customers throughout the country.

ISP / Tech TypeBlunt OverallSouth Dakota OverallNational OverallFor Service
AT&TNo rating yet (0)5 of 5 stars (4)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
Venture CommunicationsNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (1)4 of 5 stars (1)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (2)4 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
wispwest.netNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Blunt

Based on data reported by Blunt ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Venture Communications. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Blunt. 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 Venture Communications. This indicates Venture Communications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

ISP / Tech TypeBlunt SpeedSouth Dakota SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
AT&TNo rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (4)4 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
Venture CommunicationsNo rating yet (0)5 of 5 stars (1)5 of 5 stars (1)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (2)4 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
wispwest.netNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Blunt?

Of the providers in Blunt, customers rate Venture Communications the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Blunt 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.

Venture Communications is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

The table below shows how customers in Blunt, South Dakota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Blunt

ISP / Tech TypeBlunt AffordabilitySouth Dakota AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
AT&TNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (4)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
Venture CommunicationsNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (1)4 of 5 stars (1)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (2)3.5 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
wispwest.netNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in South Dakota

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Midco Cable

1 of 5 stars October 02, 2026

Constant outages, and a lot more expensive than other providers.

Plan Pricing: 1 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 1 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

A Brookings, SD Customer

Mediacom Cable

4 of 5 stars June 05, 2026
Plan Pricing: 3 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 4 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 4 of 5 stars

Brian M.

Bluepeak Fiber

2 of 5 stars June 01, 2026

The installation charge was too high and there are a lot of hidden fees and taxes.

Plan Pricing: 2 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 3 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 2 of 5 stars

Aaron M.

AT&T Fixed Wireless

5 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 4 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 4 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dustin B.

Midco Fixed Wireless

3 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 1 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 3 of 5 stars

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Blunt?

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 Blunt is Venture Communications.
  • The fastest internet provider should be Venture Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Venture Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
  • The most affordable internet provider in Blunt is Venture Communications.
  • Viasat, Venture Communications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Blunt, available to 98.5% 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.