4 Best Internet Providers in Claire City, SD

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Above are the top 4 providers in Claire City, 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 Claire City, SD?

RC Technologies is the highest-rated internet provider in Claire City based on 3 South Dakota customer reviews, and RC Technologies 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Claire City, South Dakota, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Claire City

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Claire City Internet Providers

Based on 3 reviews from South Dakota internet customers, RC Technologies is the best internet service provider for Claire City residents. RC Technologies was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. venture communications wins for second-place in South Dakota, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 9.8% coverage in Claire City.

At a national level, based on 315 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, RC Technologies is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Claire City?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Claire City, the fastest internet in the city comes from RC Technologies.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Claire City

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	RC Technologies	1,500 Mbps
	Red River Communications	1,000 Mbps
	venture communications	1,000 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Claire City

Based on data reported by Claire City ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through RC Technologies. The company offers speeds up to 1,500 Mbps in Claire City. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,500 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 RC Technologies. This indicates RC Technologies reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Claire City?

South Dakota customers rate RC Technologies 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.

RC Technologies received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. venture communications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Claire City customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Claire City

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

Claire City ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Claire City	South Dakota	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Claire City that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	98.05%	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.	1,448 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 Claire City.	1.1	5.3	6.8

 

Claire City Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Claire City	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.	2.8	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.	7%	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.	86%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	82%	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.	76%	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.	78%	76%	76%

Claire City ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Claire City is C+, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Claire City is high with a score of 56 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Claire City have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Claire City 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.

82% of Claire City households have an internet connection despite having 98.05% availability. 76% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 76% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 78% subscribe to it. A large amount of Claire City 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 Claire City?

How Much Speed does a Claire City Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Claire City is 2.8, which is larger than the South Dakota average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Claire City's average household income is $72,785 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.

Claire City also has 9% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the South Dakota average of 15%. Additionally, 7% 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 Claire City has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Claire City households are much more technology-disengaged. 86% of households have some sort of computing device, 71% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 82% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Claire City?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Claire City?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Claire City?

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

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Claire City?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Claire 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 Claire City is RC Technologies.
• The fastest internet provider should be RC Technologies. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, RC Technologies may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Claire City is RC Technologies.
• Viasat, RC Technologies, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Claire City, 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 Claire City compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Claire City 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 Claire City's C+ ISP Report Card and 56 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.