10 Best Internet Providers in Estelline, SD
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| Estelline ISP Report Card | C+ | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 1,000 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 10 | |
| Real Estelline Customer Ratings | 3 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Estelline has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, 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 4 available internet technologies in Estelline.
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Estelline has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, 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 4 available internet technologies in Estelline.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Estelline, SD for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 Estelline ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Estelline, SD?
Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative is the best internet provider in Estelline based on South Dakota customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Estelline, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative is an option for 99.26% of the city.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Estelline, South Dakota, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Estelline
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Estelline Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Estelline Overall | South Dakota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (1) | (2) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| ITC | (2) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (3) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (12) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (0) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (0) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| wispwest.net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 24 reviews from South Dakota internet customers, Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative is the best internet service provider for Estelline residents. Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative 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 4.00 out of 5 stars and 70.8% coverage in Estelline.
At a national level, based on 2257 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, GigFire is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Estelline?
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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 Estelline?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative and Mediacom 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 Estelline
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| GigFire | 150 Mbps | ||
| Midco | 100 Mbps | ||
| wispwest.net | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 60 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 25 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Estelline
| ISP / Tech Type | Estelline Speed | South Dakota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (1) | (2) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| ITC | (2) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (3) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (12) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (0) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (0) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| wispwest.net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Estelline ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative and Mediacom. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Estelline. 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 Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative. This indicates ITC reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Estelline?
South Dakota customers rate Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative 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.
Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Estelline customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Estelline, South Dakota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Estelline
| ISP / Tech Type | Estelline Affordability | South Dakota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (1) | (2) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| ITC | (2) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (3) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (12) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (0) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (0) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| wispwest.net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Estelline 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 Estelline below, including the metrics used and how Estelline compares to the rest of South Dakota and nation.
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Estelline | South Dakota | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Estelline that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 99.26% | 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. | 1,000 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 Estelline. | 3.8 | 5.3 | 6.8 |
| 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. | 2.5 | 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. | 8% | 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. | 94% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 88% | 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. | 68% | 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. | 69% | 76% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Estelline ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Estelline is C+, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Estelline is high with a score of 52 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Estelline have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Estelline 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.
88% of Estelline households have an internet connection despite having 99.26% availability. 68% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 9% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 4% 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 68% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 69% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Estelline 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 Estelline?
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
How Much Speed does a Estelline Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Estelline is 2.5, which is larger than the South Dakota average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Estelline's average household income is $81,968 which is higher than the South Dakota average of $76,929 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Estelline also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the South Dakota average of 15%. Additionally, 8% 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 Estelline has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Estelline households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 79% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 90% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Estelline?
ITC Fiber in Estelline, SD
Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative offers Fiber service to 99.3% of Estelline homes. Across the city, ITC Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Estelline?
Mediacom Cable in Estelline, SD
Mediacom offers Cable service to 61.9% of Estelline homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Estelline?
Centurylink DSL in Estelline, SD
Centurylink offers DSL service to 2.0% of Estelline homes. Across the city, Centurylink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 31 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 2.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Estelline?
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Estelline, SD
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.6% of Estelline homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 148 Mbps, with speeds from 99 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 125 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Estelline, SD
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.8% of Estelline homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Estelline, SD
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.8% of Estelline homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 48 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 8.2 Mbps throughout the city.
wispwest.net Fixed Wireless in Estelline, SD
wispwest.net offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.6% of Estelline homes. Across the city, wispwest.net 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 8.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 9.9 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Estelline, SD
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.9% of Estelline 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 Estelline, SD
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.9% of Estelline 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 Estelline, SD
Midco offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.2% of Estelline homes. Across the city, Midco Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Estelline?
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 Estelline is ITC.
- The fastest internet provider should be Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative and Mediacom. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Estelline is ITC.
- Viasat, Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Estelline, 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 Estelline compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Estelline 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 Estelline's C+ ISP Report Card and 52 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 28 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 25 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
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