Best Internet Providers in Dell Rapids, SD
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Dell Rapids, SD
Dell Rapids has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Dell Rapids.
Ranks compare Dell Rapids with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Dell Rapids, SD at a Glance
Dell Rapids Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Golden West Telecommunications
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Fiber
Verizon
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T-Mobile Home Internet
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Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
GigFire
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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 Dell Rapids ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Dell Rapids, SD?
Verizon is the highest-rated internet provider in Dell Rapids based on 23 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 Dell Rapids?
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 Dell Rapids
- Golden West Telecommunications - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Alliance Communications - fiber coverage map
- Midco - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Dell Rapids Compares to Places Its Size
Dell Rapids's report card score is in the bottom 48% and its connectivity index is in the top 24%.
| Measure | Dell Rapids | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Minnehaha County | South Dakota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 99.9% | top 7% | 81.2% | 79.0% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | bottom 35% | 3,897 Mbps | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.3 | bottom 11% | 6.5 | 5.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 45% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | bottom 48% | 11% | 10% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | top 38% | 97% | 94% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 93% | top 22% | 93% | 90% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 79% | top 20% | 82% | 76% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 85% | top 19% | 82% | 78% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $103,404 | top 17% | $87,176 | $80,420 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | top 17% | 14% | 15% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 99.9% of homes in Dell Rapids, against 81.2% across Minnehaha County and 79.0% across South Dakota. Households in Dell Rapids are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $103,404 (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 Dell Rapids
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Dell Rapids?
Golden West Telecommunications Fiber in Dell Rapids, SD
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications offers Fiber service to 99.3% of Dell Rapids 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
Alliance Communications Fiber in Dell Rapids, SD
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Alliance Communications offers Fiber service to 1.7% of Dell Rapids homes. Across the city, Alliance Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Dell Rapids?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Dell Rapids, SD
Availability:
97.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
282 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.9% of Dell Rapids homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 282 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 Dell Rapids, SD
Availability:
66.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.4% of Dell Rapids homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 39 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 6.2 Mbps throughout the city.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Dell Rapids, SD
Availability:
62.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.8% of Dell Rapids homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 130, with an average of 129 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Dell Rapids, SD
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.3% of Dell Rapids 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 Dell Rapids, SD
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.3% of Dell Rapids homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Midco Fixed Wireless in Dell Rapids, SD
Availability:
1.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Midco offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.0% of Dell Rapids homes. Across the city, Midco Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Dell Rapids?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Dell Rapids, SD.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Dell Rapids?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Dell Rapids, SD.
Internet in Dell Rapids by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Dell Rapids has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Dell Rapids
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Dell Rapids
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57022 | 5,415 | 99.9% | 1,004 Mbps | 3.4 | C+ | 66/100 |
How Dell Rapids Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Dell Rapids that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Colton has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Renner the fewest (89.5%); Dell Rapids has 99.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dell Rapids (this page) | 4,773 | 99.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.3 | C+ | 65/100 |
| Garretson | 2,210 | 99.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.6 | C+ | 63/100 |
| Baltic | 2,047 | 98.4% | 1,569 Mbps | 4.1 | B- | 88/100 |
| Colton | 1,212 | 100.0% | 1,152 Mbps | 3.1 | C+ | 62/100 |
| Renner | 1,158 | 89.5% | 1,633 Mbps | 5.2 | B- | 84/100 |
| Trent | 666 | 99.5% | 997 Mbps | 3.8 | C+ | 57/100 |
| Chester | 537 | 99.1% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 50/100 |
| Lyons | 399 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.4 | C+ | 84/100 |
| Renner Corner | 347 | 44.1% | 2,125 Mbps | 6.2 | C+ | 79/100 |
| Egan | 286 | 81.8% | 1,463 Mbps | 6 | B- | 33/100 |
| Lone Tree | 200 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5 | B- | 64/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Dell Rapids?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Golden West Telecommunications 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 Dell Rapids
| Golden West Telecommunications | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Alliance Communications | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Midco | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Dell Rapids Internet Providers
Based on 23 reviews from South Dakota internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Dell Rapids residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 3.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Golden West Telecommunications wins for second-place in South Dakota, with 1.00 out of 5 stars and 99.3% coverage in Dell Rapids.
At a national level, based on 2264 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 Dell Rapids Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Dell Rapids, South Dakota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Dell Rapids 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 | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Dell Rapids
Based on data reported by Dell Rapids ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Golden West Telecommunications. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Dell Rapids. 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.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Dell Rapids Speed | South Dakota Speed | National Speed | 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 | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Dell Rapids?
Of the providers in Dell Rapids, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Dell Rapids 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. Golden West Telecommunications is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 1.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Dell Rapids, South Dakota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Dell Rapids
| ISP / Tech Type | Dell Rapids 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 | ||
| Midco | (0) | (14) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | 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 Dell Rapids?
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 Dell Rapids is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Golden West Telecommunications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Dell Rapids is Verizon.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Golden West Telecommunications has the broadest coverage in Dell Rapids, available to 99.3% 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.