11 Best Internet Providers in Box Elder, SD

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Above are the top 4 providers in Box Elder, 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 Box Elder, SD?

Midco is the best internet provider in Box Elder based on South Dakota customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Midco had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Box Elder, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Midco is an option for 73.63% of the city.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Box Elder, South Dakota, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Box Elder

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Box Elder Internet Providers

Based on 29 reviews from South Dakota internet customers, Midco is the best internet service provider for Box Elder residents. Midco was rated at an average of 3.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Bluepeak wins for second-place in South Dakota, with 2.50 out of 5 stars and 46.8% coverage in Box Elder.

At a national level, based on 2227 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Golden West Telecommunications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 1.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Box Elder?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Box Elder, the fastest internet in the city comes from Bluepeak.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Box Elder

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Bluepeak	5,000 Mbps
	Midco	5,000 Mbps
	Golden West Telecommunications	1,000 Mbps
	Centurylink	1,000 Mbps
	Quantum Fiber	940 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	wispwest.net	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Western Communications	30 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Box Elder

Based on data reported by Box Elder ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Bluepeak. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Box Elder. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,527 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 Bluepeak. This indicates Bluepeak reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Box Elder?

South Dakota customers rate Bluepeak 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.

Bluepeak received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Midco is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Box Elder customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Box Elder

Box Elder 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 Box Elder below, including the metrics used and how Box Elder compares to the rest of South Dakota and nation.

Box Elder ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Box Elder	South Dakota	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Box Elder that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	60.60%	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.	3,899 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 Box Elder.	5.8	5.3	6.8

 

Box Elder Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Box Elder	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.	2.9	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.	5%	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.	97%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	94%	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.	77%	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.	95%	76%	76%

Box Elder ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Box Elder is B, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Box Elder is high with a score of 76 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Box Elder have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Box Elder 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.

94% of Box Elder households have an internet connection while having 81.10% availability. 77% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 8% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 77% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 95% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Box Elder 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 Box Elder?

How Much Speed does a Box Elder Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Box Elder is 2.9, which is larger than the South Dakota average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Box Elder's average household income is $76,413 which is higher than the South Dakota average of $76,929 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Box Elder also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the South Dakota average of 15%. Additionally, 5% 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 Box Elder has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Box Elder households are much more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 88% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 94% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Box Elder?

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 Box Elder is Midco.
• The fastest internet provider should be Bluepeak. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Bluepeak may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Box Elder is Bluepeak.
• HughesNet, Viasat, and Midco has the broadest coverage in Box Elder, 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 Box Elder compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Box Elder 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 Box Elder's B ISP Report Card and 76 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.