Best Internet Providers in Fairpoint, SD
All 3 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Fairpoint, SD
Fairpoint has 3 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fixed Wireless and DSL 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 Fairpoint.
Ranks compare Fairpoint with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
Fairpoint Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
wispwest.net
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 Fairpoint ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Fairpoint, SD?
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Fairpoint?
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 Fairpoint
How Fairpoint Compares to Places Its Size
Fairpoint's report card score is in the bottom 5% and its connectivity index is in the top 17%.
| Measure | Fairpoint | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Meade County | South Dakota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 59.0% | 79.0% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 93 Mbps | bottom 5% | 3,357 Mbps | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2 | bottom 15% | 6.9 | 5.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.8 | top 15% | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 25% | top 5% | 9% | 10% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 39% | 95% | 94% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 97% | top 4% | 94% | 90% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 55% | bottom 45% | 73% | 76% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 91% | top 4% | 84% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $60,669 | bottom 32% | $80,883 | $80,420 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 22% | 13% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Fairpoint, against 59.0% across Meade County and 79.0% across South Dakota. Households in Fairpoint are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 25% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $60,669 (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 Fairpoint
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Fairpoint?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Fairpoint, SD.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Fairpoint?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Fairpoint, SD
Availability:
81.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.5% of Fairpoint homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
wispwest.net Fixed Wireless in Fairpoint, SD
Availability:
18.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
wispwest.net offers Fixed Wireless service to 18.5% of Fairpoint homes. Across the city, wispwest.net 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 Fairpoint?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Fairpoint, SD.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Fairpoint?
CenturyLink DSL in Fairpoint, SD
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
19 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 100.0% of Fairpoint homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 19 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 1.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Fairpoint by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Fairpoint
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Fairpoint
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Fairpoint Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Fairpoint that have their own pages are all within 19 miles. Among them, Piedmont has the most homes with fiber (82.9%) and Ellsworth Afb the fewest (10.3%); Fairpoint has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairpoint (this page) | 27 | 0.0% | 93 Mbps | 2 | F | 60/100 |
| Sturgis | 7,912 | 58.2% | 3,419 Mbps | 7.3 | B | 44/100 |
| Summerset | 3,812 | 77.8% | 4,240 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 65/100 |
| Piedmont | 3,039 | 82.9% | 3,911 Mbps | 6.7 | B | 57/100 |
| Ellsworth Afb | 2,572 | 10.3% | 2,585 Mbps | 5.6 | C | 76/100 |
| Fort Meade | 1,409 | 71.2% | 3,415 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 62/100 |
| Vale | 634 | 93.8% | 239 Mbps | 2 | C- | 47/100 |
| Tilford | 326 | 22.7% | 1,720 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 58/100 |
| Bethlehem | 278 | 67.6% | 3,693 Mbps | 5.7 | B- | 57/100 |
| Volunteer | 78 | 7.7% | 137 Mbps | 1.7 | D- | 61/100 |
| Hereford | 74 | 98.7% | 988 Mbps | 1.4 | C | 59/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Fairpoint?
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Fairpoint
| Viasat | 100 |
|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 60 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| wispwest.net | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Fairpoint Internet Providers
At a national level, based on 525 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 Fairpoint Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Fairpoint, South Dakota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Fairpoint Overall | South Dakota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | 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 Fairpoint
Based on data reported by Fairpoint ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through T-Mobile Home Internet. The company offers speeds up to 100 Mbps in Fairpoint. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 100 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
| ISP / Tech Type | Fairpoint Speed | South Dakota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (0) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| wispwest.net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Fairpoint?
The table below shows how customers in Fairpoint, South Dakota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Fairpoint
| ISP / Tech Type | Fairpoint Affordability | South Dakota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (0) |  (183) | 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 Fairpoint?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The fastest internet provider should be T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and CenturyLink has the broadest coverage in Fairpoint, available to 100.0% 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.