Best Internet Providers in Central City, SD
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Central City, SD
Central City has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Central City.
Ranks compare Central City with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Central City, SD at a Glance
Central City Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Bluepeak
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Midco
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 Central City ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Central City, SD?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Central City based on 31 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Central City?
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 Central City
How Central City Compares to Places Its Size
Central City's report card score is in the top 21% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 31%.
| Measure | Central City | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Lawrence County | South Dakota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 70.3% | bottom 49% | 69.2% | 79.0% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 3,874 Mbps | top 9% | 3,788 Mbps | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.7 | top 25% | 7.2 | 5.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.1 | bottom 15% | 2.2 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | bottom 34% | 7% | 10% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | top 31% | 93% | 94% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 90% | top 29% | 90% | 90% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 54% | bottom 43% | 72% | 76% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 76% | top 37% | 77% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $77,132 | top 37% | $76,163 | $80,420 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 8% | bottom 22% | 15% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 70.3% of homes in Central City, against 69.2% across Lawrence County and 79.0% across South Dakota. Households in Central City are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $77,132 (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 Central City
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Central City?
Bluepeak Fiber in Central City, SD
Availability:
70.3%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Bluepeak offers Fiber service to 70.3% of Central City homes. Across the city, Bluepeak Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Central City?
wispwest.net Fixed Wireless in Central City, SD
Availability:
95.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
wispwest.net offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.7% of Central City 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 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 20, with an average of 8.5 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Central City, SD
Availability:
95.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.7% of Central City homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 31 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 4.2 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Central City, SD
Availability:
27.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.0% of Central City homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Central City, SD
Availability:
27.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.0% of Central City homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Central City?
Bluepeak Cable in Central City, SD
Availability:
89.2%
Customer Rating:
(9)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Bluepeak offers Cable service to 89.2% of Central City homes. Across the city, Bluepeak Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Midco Cable in Central City, SD
Availability:
50.3%
Customer Rating:
(27)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Midco offers Cable service to 50.3% of Central City homes. Across the city, Midco Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Central City?
CenturyLink DSL in Central City, SD
Availability:
93.0%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 93.0% of Central City homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 45 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 60 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 3.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Central City by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Central City
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Central City
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Central City Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Central City that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Lead has the most homes with fiber (76.2%) and Whitewood the fewest (49.9%); Central City has 70.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central City (this page) | 185 | 70.3% | 3,874 Mbps | 5.7 | B- | 31/100 |
| Spearfish | 16,735 | 74.8% | 4,113 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 54/100 |
| Lead | 3,180 | 76.2% | 4,095 Mbps | 7.8 | B+ | 31/100 |
| Whitewood | 1,947 | 49.9% | 2,822 Mbps | 5.2 | C+ | 48/100 |
| Deadwood | 1,577 | 68.7% | 3,626 Mbps | 7.7 | B | 33/100 |
| Galena | 401 | 22.2% | 1,254 Mbps | 4.9 | C- | 34/100 |
| Roubaix | 226 | 6.6% | 449 Mbps | 2.9 | D- | 34/100 |
| Englewood | 149 | 24.2% | 1,303 Mbps | 5.8 | C | 31/100 |
| Trojan | 109 | 84.4% | 4,343 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 32/100 |
| Hanna | 88 | 22.7% | 1,290 Mbps | 3.3 | D+ | 33/100 |
| Savoy | 47 | 0.0% | 71 Mbps | 2.2 | F | 35/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Central City?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Bluepeak 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 Central City
| Bluepeak | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| Midco | 2,000 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| wispwest.net | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 60 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Central City Internet Providers
Based on 31 reviews from South Dakota internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Central City residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.75 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Midco wins for second-place in South Dakota, with 3.29 out of 5 stars and 50.3% coverage in Central City.
At a national level, based on 1653 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 Central City Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Central City, South Dakota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Central City Overall | South Dakota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) |  (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (14) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| Bluepeak | (0) | (13) | (26) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (0) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| wispwest.net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Central City
Based on data reported by Central City ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Bluepeak. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Central City. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,152 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Central City Speed | South Dakota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) |  (4) | (1051) | 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 | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (0) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| wispwest.net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Central City?
Of the providers in Central City, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Central City 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.
AT&T is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Bluepeak is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.08 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Central City, South Dakota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Central City
| ISP / Tech Type | Central City Affordability | South Dakota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (4) | (1051) | 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 | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (0) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| wispwest.net | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 Central 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 Central City is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Bluepeak. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Central City is AT&T.
- wispwest.net, Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Central City, available to 95.7% 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.