12 Best Internet Providers in Brookings County, SD

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

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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 Brookings County ratings may vary and are shown below.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Brookings County, SD?

Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative is the best internet provider in Brookings County based on South Dakota customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Brookings County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative is an option for 28.49% of the county.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Brookings County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Brookings County Internet Providers

Based on 24 reviews from South Dakota internet customers, Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative is the best internet service provider for Brookings County residents. Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in South Dakota, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 39.1% coverage in Brookings County.

At a national level, based on 2257 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Midco is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.74 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Brookings County?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Mediacom, Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative, Valley FiberCom, and Alliance Communications 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 Brookings County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Valley FiberCom	1,000 Mbps
	Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative	1,000 Mbps
	Swiftel	1,000 Mbps
	Mediacom	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	GigFire	150 Mbps
	wispwest.net	100 Mbps
	Midco	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Centurylink	60 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Brookings County

Based on data reported by Brookings County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Mediacom, Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative, Valley FiberCom, and Alliance Communications. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Brookings 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 in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative. This indicates ITC reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Brookings County?

South Dakota customers rate Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative 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.

Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Brookings County customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Brookings County

Brookings County 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 county 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 Brookings County below, including the metrics used and how Brookings County compares to the rest of South Dakota and nation.

Brookings County ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Brookings County	South Dakota	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Brookings County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	90.25%	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.	1,000 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 Brookings County.	5.5	5.3	6.8

 

Brookings County Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Brookings County	South Dakota	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county 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.	11%	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.	96%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	91%	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.	75%	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.	83%	76%	76%

Brookings County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Brookings County is B-, which is much better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Brookings County is high with a score of 65 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Brookings County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Brookings County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.

91% of Brookings County households have an internet connection despite having 91.01% availability. 75% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% 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 75% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 83% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Brookings County 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 Counties Compare to Brookings County?

How Much Speed does a Brookings County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Brookings County is 2.4, which is smaller than the South Dakota average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Brookings County's average household income is $72,616 which is higher than the South Dakota average of $76,929 and about average for 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.

Brookings County also has 28% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the South Dakota average of 15%. Additionally, 11% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 Brookings County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Brookings County households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 86% 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.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Brookings County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Brookings County?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Brookings County?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Brookings 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 Brookings County is ITC.
• The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom, Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative, Valley FiberCom, and Alliance Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Brookings County is ITC.
• Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Brookings County, 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 Brookings County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Brookings County 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 Brookings County's B- ISP Report Card and 65 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.