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2 Best Internet Providers in Claremont, SD

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Claremont ISP Report at a Glance
ISP grade Claremont ISP Report Card C
Average speed Download Speed for Most Households 1,000 Mbps
ISP count Number of Internet Service Providers 2
Customer review count Real Claremont Customer Ratings 0

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.

Data update information

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.

Claremont has 2 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Claremont.

Claremont overview

Claremont has 2 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Claremont.

Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings

NVC

NVC logo

Availability:

95.9%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(1)

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Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Claremont.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Claremont residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fiber

95.9%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.0 of 5 stars

(1)

DSL

47.5%

50 Mbps

50 Mbps

DSL: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Fixed Wireless

44.6%

30 Mbps

45 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

venture communications

venture communications logo

Availability:

7.4%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(1)

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Price: Starting at $68.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Claremont.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Claremont residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fiber

7.4%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 4.0 of 5 stars

(1)

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


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.

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Claremont residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.6923 of 5 stars

(13)

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DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3333 of 5 stars

(9)

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Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7273 of 5 stars

(11)

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HughesNet

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Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

2.4286 of 5 stars

(21)

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Starlink

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Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9836 of 5 stars

(61)

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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 Claremont ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Claremont, SD?

venture communications is the best internet provider in Claremont based on South Dakota customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, venture communications had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Claremont, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, venture communications is an option for 7.44% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Claremont


venture communications4.004.00
NVC3.003.00
HughesNet2.002.29
ViasatN/A1.77
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  • State Rating
  • National Rating

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Claremont Internet Providers

ISP / Tech TypeClaremont OverallSouth Dakota OverallNational OverallFor Service
venture communications (0) (1) (1)View Plans
NVC (0) (1) (1)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (1) (18)View Plans
Viasat (0) (0) (11)View Plans

Based on 3 reviews from South Dakota internet customers, venture communications is the best internet service provider for Claremont residents. venture communications was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. NVC wins for second-place in South Dakota, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 95.9% coverage in Claremont.

At a national level, based on 31 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, NVC is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.00 out of 5.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Claremont?

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Claremont, SD map of internet availability

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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Claremont?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by venture communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, NVC and venture 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 Claremont

Max Advertised Speed in Claremont, SD


ISP / Tech TypeMax Advertised Speed
venture communications1,000 Mbps
NVC1,000 Mbps
Viasat100 Mbps
HughesNet25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Claremont


venture communications5.005.00
NVC2.002.00
HughesNet2.002.25
ViasatN/A1.38
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  • State Rating
  • National Rating

ISP / Tech TypeClaremont SpeedSouth Dakota SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
venture communications (0) (1) (1)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (1) (18)View Plans
NVC (0) (1) (1)View Plans
Viasat (0) (0) (11)View Plans

Based on data reported by Claremont ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through NVC and venture communications. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Claremont. 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 city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with venture communications. This indicates venture communications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Claremont?

South Dakota customers rate venture communications 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.

venture communications received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. NVC is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Claremont customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Claremont


venture communications4.004.00
NVC3.003.00
HughesNet2.002.56
ViasatN/A1.46
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  • State Rating
  • National Rating

ISP / Tech TypeClaremont AffordabilitySouth Dakota AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
venture communications (0) (1) (1)View Plans
NVC (0) (1) (1)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (1) (18)View Plans
Viasat (0) (0) (11)View Plans

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

Claremont ISP Report Card: C
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Claremont South Dakota USA
99.17% 60.99% 67.25%
1,000 Mbps 1,953 Mbps 3,293 Mbps
2.0 5.3 6.8

 

Claremont Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
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Claremont South Dakota USA
1.9 2.5 2.7
16% 10% 14%
88% 94% 95%
76% 89% 90%
63% 75% 75%
63% 76% 76%

Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.

Claremont ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Claremont is C, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Claremont is high with a score of 35 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Claremont have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Claremont 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.

76% of Claremont households have an internet connection despite having 99.17% availability. 63% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 5% 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 63% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 63% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Claremont 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 Claremont?

Huffton, SD

  • ISP Report Card: C+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
Amherst, SD

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
Houghton, SD

  • ISP Report Card: C+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
Putney, SD

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
Langford, SD

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
Spain, SD

  • ISP Report Card: C+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
Hecla, SD

  • ISP Report Card: C+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
Columbia, SD

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
Tacoma Park, SD

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100

How Much Speed does a Claremont Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Claremont is 1.9, which is smaller than the South Dakota average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Claremont's average household income is $59,729 which is lower than the South Dakota average of $76,929 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Claremont also has 11% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the South Dakota average of 15%. Additionally, 16% 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 Claremont has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Claremont households are much more technology-disengaged. 88% of households have some sort of computing device, 78% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 84% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Claremont?

NVC Fiber in Claremont, SD

NVC logo

Availability:

95.9%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(1)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

NVC offers Fiber service to 95.9% of Claremont homes. Across the city, NVC Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 200 and as high as 200, with an average of 200 Mbps throughout the city. NVC Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Claremont from NVC in terms of customer satisfaction.

venture communications Fiber in Claremont, SD

venture communications logo

Availability:

7.4%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(1)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

venture communications offers Fiber service to 7.4% of Claremont homes. Across the city, venture communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for venture communications Fiber. venture communications Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Claremont from venture communications in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Claremont?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Claremont?

NVC DSL in Claremont, SD

NVC logo

Availability:

47.5%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

50 Mbps

NVC offers DSL service to 47.5% of Claremont homes. Across the city, NVC DSL has speeds up to 50 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 5.0 Mbps throughout the city. NVC DSL is rated other types of internet service available in Claremont from NVC in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Claremont?

NVC Fixed Wireless in Claremont, SD

NVC logo

Availability:

44.6%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

30 Mbps

NVC offers Fixed Wireless service to 44.6% of Claremont homes. Across the city, NVC Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 30 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 45 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 3.5 Mbps throughout the city. NVC Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Claremont from NVC in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which ISP Should You Choose in Claremont?

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

To see how Claremont 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 Claremont's C ISP Report Card and 35 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Island Beach, WI

  • ISP Report Card: D+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
Rapelje, MT

  • ISP Report Card: C-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
Ramsey, AR

  • ISP Report Card: C-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 19 / 100
Rada, WV

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 24 / 100
Putneyville, PA

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
Prospect Ferry, ME

  • ISP Report Card: D+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
Prairie, IL

  • ISP Report Card: D
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
Prairie Home, NE

  • ISP Report Card: C-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
Potter Brook, PA

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100

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