Best Internet Providers in Buffalo Ridge, SD
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Buffalo Ridge, SD
Buffalo Ridge has 11 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Buffalo Ridge.
Ranks compare Buffalo Ridge with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Buffalo Ridge, SD at a Glance
Buffalo Ridge Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Golden West Telecommunications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Midco
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Alliance Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Buffalo Ridge ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Buffalo Ridge, SD?
Alliance Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Buffalo Ridge based on 36 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 Buffalo Ridge?
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 Buffalo Ridge
- Midco - fiber coverage map
- Bluepeak - fiber coverage map
- Golden West Telecommunications - fiber coverage map
- Alliance Communications - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Midco - cable coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Quantum Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Bluepeak - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- Bluepeak - cable coverage map
- CenturyLink - fiber coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Bluepeak - dsl coverage map
How Buffalo Ridge Compares to Places Its Size
Buffalo Ridge's report card score is in the top 10% and its connectivity index is in the top 11%.
| Measure | Buffalo Ridge | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Minnehaha County | South Dakota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 81.2% | 79.0% | 71.5% | Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,701 Mbps | top 12% | 3,897 Mbps | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.1 | top 33% | 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 | 2.7 | top 21% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 19% | top 12% | 11% | 10% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 16% | 97% | 94% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 89% | top 34% | 93% | 90% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 72% | top 21% | 82% | 76% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 87% | top 9% | 82% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $117,350 | top 5% | $87,176 | $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 100.0% of homes in Buffalo Ridge, against 81.2% across Minnehaha County and 79.0% across South Dakota. Households in Buffalo Ridge are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 19% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $117,350 (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 Buffalo Ridge
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Buffalo Ridge?
Golden West Telecommunications Fiber in Buffalo Ridge, SD
Availability:
60.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications offers Fiber service to 60.3% of Buffalo Ridge homes. Across the city, Golden West Telecommunications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Midco Fiber in Buffalo Ridge, SD
Availability:
37.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Midco offers Fiber service to 37.4% of Buffalo Ridge homes. Across the city, Midco Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Alliance Communications Fiber in Buffalo Ridge, SD
Availability:
31.2%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Alliance Communications offers Fiber service to 31.2% of Buffalo Ridge homes. Across the city, Alliance Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Bluepeak Fiber in Buffalo Ridge, SD
Availability:
12.3%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Bluepeak offers Fiber service to 12.3% of Buffalo Ridge homes. Across the city, Bluepeak Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
CenturyLink Fiber in Buffalo Ridge, SD
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
CenturyLink offers Fiber service to 1.3% of Buffalo Ridge homes. Across the city, CenturyLink Fiber has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Quantum Fiber in Buffalo Ridge, SD
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 1.3% of Buffalo Ridge homes. Across the city, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Buffalo Ridge?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Buffalo Ridge, SD
Availability:
98.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
290 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.1% of Buffalo Ridge homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 290 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Buffalo Ridge, SD
Availability:
95.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.5% of Buffalo Ridge homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 59 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
Bluepeak Fixed Wireless in Buffalo Ridge, SD
Availability:
89.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Bluepeak offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.8% of Buffalo Ridge homes. Across the city, Bluepeak Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Buffalo Ridge, SD
Availability:
19.1%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 19.1% of Buffalo Ridge homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Buffalo Ridge, SD
Availability:
3.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.4% of Buffalo Ridge homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 54 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 9.6 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Buffalo Ridge, SD
Availability:
3.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.4% of Buffalo Ridge homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 54 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 9.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Buffalo Ridge?
Midco Cable in Buffalo Ridge, SD
Availability:
2.8%
Customer Rating:
(27)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Midco offers Cable service to 2.8% of Buffalo Ridge homes. Across the city, Midco Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Bluepeak Cable in Buffalo Ridge, SD
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(9)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Bluepeak offers Cable service to 1.3% of Buffalo Ridge homes. Across the city, Bluepeak Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Buffalo Ridge?
CenturyLink DSL in Buffalo Ridge, SD
Availability:
44.2%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 44.2% of Buffalo Ridge homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL has speeds up to 45 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 100, with an average of 6.4 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Buffalo Ridge from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Bluepeak DSL in Buffalo Ridge, SD
Availability:
7.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Bluepeak offers DSL service to 7.0% of Buffalo Ridge homes. Across the city, Bluepeak DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Buffalo Ridge by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Buffalo Ridge
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Buffalo Ridge
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Buffalo Ridge Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Buffalo Ridge that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, Hartford has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Harrisburg the fewest (40.3%); Buffalo Ridge has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Ridge (this page) | 529 | 100.0% | 2,701 Mbps | 5.1 | B+ | 67/100 |
| Sioux Falls | 198,826 | 80.9% | 4,274 Mbps | 7.3 | B+ | 69/100 |
| Harrisburg | 8,733 | 40.3% | 2,447 Mbps | 7.7 | B- | 88/100 |
| Tea | 7,490 | 59.1% | 3,017 Mbps | 8.8 | B | 93/100 |
| Hartford | 4,911 | 100.0% | 4,032 Mbps | 5.4 | B+ | 70/100 |
| Lennox | 3,032 | 43.7% | 2,509 Mbps | 8.2 | B | 61/100 |
| Crooks | 1,644 | 99.6% | 1,712 Mbps | 5.3 | B | 77/100 |
| Humboldt | 1,053 | 99.6% | 1,133 Mbps | 3.7 | B- | 46/100 |
| Chancellor | 970 | 80.4% | 1,503 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 64/100 |
| Pumpkin Center | 484 | 100.0% | 1,264 Mbps | 3.6 | B- | 50/100 |
| Naomi | 406 | 97.5% | 1,493 Mbps | 7.8 | B+ | 72/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Buffalo Ridge?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Alliance Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Midco 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 Buffalo Ridge
| Bluepeak | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| Midco | 5,000 |
| Quantum Fiber | 2,000 |
| Golden West Telecommunications | 1,000 |
| Alliance Communications | 1,000 |
| CenturyLink | 940 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Buffalo Ridge Internet Providers
Based on 36 reviews from South Dakota internet customers, Alliance Communications is the best internet service provider for Buffalo Ridge residents. Alliance Communications 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 3.50 out of 5 stars and 98.1% coverage in Buffalo Ridge.
At a national level, based on 2542 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 Buffalo Ridge Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Buffalo Ridge, South Dakota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Buffalo Ridge Overall | South Dakota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) |  (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Alliance Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (14) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| Golden West Telecommunications | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Bluepeak | (0) | (13) | (26) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (0) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Buffalo Ridge
Based on data reported by Buffalo Ridge ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Midco. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Buffalo Ridge. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,883 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Alliance Communications. This indicates Alliance Communications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Buffalo Ridge Speed | South Dakota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Alliance Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Bluepeak | (0) | (13) | (26) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (14) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| Golden West Telecommunications | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (0) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Buffalo Ridge?
Of the providers in Buffalo Ridge, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Buffalo Ridge 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.
Verizon is rated 3.00 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Alliance Communications is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Buffalo Ridge, South Dakota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Buffalo Ridge
| ISP / Tech Type | Buffalo Ridge Affordability | South Dakota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Alliance Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Golden West Telecommunications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Bluepeak | (0) | (13) | (26) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (14) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (0) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
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 Buffalo Ridge?
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 Buffalo Ridge is Alliance Communications.
- The fastest internet provider should be Midco. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Alliance Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Buffalo Ridge is Verizon.
- Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Buffalo Ridge, available to 98.1% 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.