Best Internet Providers in Galena, SD
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Galena, SD
Galena has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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 Galena.
Ranks compare Galena with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Galena, SD at a Glance
Galena Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Bluepeak
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
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 Galena ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Galena, SD?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Galena based on 33 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 Galena?
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 Galena
- Bluepeak - fiber coverage map
- Quantum Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Midco - cable coverage map
- Bluepeak - cable coverage map
- CenturyLink - fiber coverage map
- wispwest.net - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
How Galena Compares to Places Its Size
Galena's report card score is in the bottom 43% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 38%.
| Measure | Galena | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Lawrence County | South Dakota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 22.2% | bottom 31% | 69.2% | 79.0% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,254 Mbps | top 31% | 3,788 Mbps | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.9 | top 37% | 7.2 | 5.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.1 | bottom 15% | 2.2 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | top 47% | 7% | 10% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 88% | bottom 24% | 93% | 94% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 86% | top 50% | 90% | 90% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 65% | top 35% | 72% | 76% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 78% | top 30% | 77% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $66,691 | bottom 44% | $76,163 | $80,420 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 9% | bottom 29% | 15% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 22.2% of homes in Galena, against 69.2% across Lawrence County and 79.0% across South Dakota. Households in Galena are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $66,691 (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 Galena
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Galena?
Bluepeak Fiber in Galena, SD
Availability:
22.2%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Bluepeak offers Fiber service to 22.2% of Galena homes. Across the city, Bluepeak Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Quantum Fiber in Galena, SD
Availability:
17.2%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 17.2% of Galena homes. Across the city, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
CenturyLink Fiber in Galena, SD
Availability:
7.2%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
CenturyLink offers Fiber service to 7.2% of Galena homes. Across the city, CenturyLink Fiber has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Galena?
wispwest.net Fixed Wireless in Galena, SD
Availability:
92.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
73 Mbps
wispwest.net offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.3% of Galena homes. Across the city, wispwest.net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 73 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Galena, SD
Availability:
85.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.0% of Galena homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 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 6.6 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Galena, SD
Availability:
63.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.1% of Galena homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 27 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 3.4 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Galena, SD
Availability:
63.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.1% of Galena homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 27 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 3.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Galena, SD
Availability:
11.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.5% of Galena homes. Across the city, Verizon 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 Galena?
Bluepeak Cable in Galena, SD
Availability:
16.5%
Customer Rating:
(9)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Bluepeak offers Cable service to 16.5% of Galena homes. Across the city, Bluepeak Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Midco Cable in Galena, SD
Availability:
10.0%
Customer Rating:
(27)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Midco offers Cable service to 10.0% of Galena homes. Across the city, Midco Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Galena?
CenturyLink DSL in Galena, SD
Availability:
95.3%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 95.3% of Galena homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL has speeds up to 56 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 5.1 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Galena from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Galena by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Galena
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Galena
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Galena Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Galena that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Lead has the most homes with fiber (76.2%) and Whitewood the fewest (49.9%); Galena has 22.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galena (this page) | 401 | 22.2% | 1,254 Mbps | 4.9 | C- | 34/100 |
| Sturgis | 7,912 | 58.2% | 3,419 Mbps | 7.3 | B | 44/100 |
| Lead | 3,180 | 76.2% | 4,095 Mbps | 7.8 | B+ | 31/100 |
| Whitewood | 1,947 | 49.9% | 2,822 Mbps | 5.2 | C+ | 48/100 |
| Deadwood | 1,577 | 68.7% | 3,626 Mbps | 7.7 | B | 33/100 |
| Fort Meade | 1,409 | 71.2% | 3,415 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 62/100 |
| Tilford | 326 | 22.7% | 1,720 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 58/100 |
| Roubaix | 226 | 6.6% | 449 Mbps | 2.9 | D- | 34/100 |
| Central City | 185 | 70.3% | 3,874 Mbps | 5.7 | B- | 31/100 |
| Englewood | 149 | 24.2% | 1,303 Mbps | 5.8 | C | 31/100 |
| Trojan | 109 | 84.4% | 4,343 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 32/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Galena?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Bluepeak 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 Galena
| Bluepeak | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| Quantum Fiber | 2,000 |
| Midco | 2,000 |
| CenturyLink | 940 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| wispwest.net | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Galena Internet Providers
Based on 33 reviews from South Dakota internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Galena residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.75 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Bluepeak wins for second-place in South Dakota, with 2.92 out of 5 stars and 28.7% coverage in Galena.
At a national level, based on 2521 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 Galena Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Galena, South Dakota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Galena Overall | South Dakota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) |  (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (14) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| Bluepeak | (0) | (13) | (26) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | 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 Galena
Based on data reported by Galena ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Bluepeak. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Galena. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,096 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Galena Speed | South Dakota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) |  (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Bluepeak | (0) | (13) | (26) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (14) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (0) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| wispwest.net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Galena?
Of the providers in Galena, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Galena 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.
AT&T is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Bluepeak is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.08 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Galena, South Dakota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Galena
| ISP / Tech Type | Galena Affordability | South Dakota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Bluepeak | (0) | (13) | (26) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (14) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (0) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | 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 Galena?
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 Galena is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Bluepeak. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Galena is AT&T.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and CenturyLink has the broadest coverage in Galena, available to 95.3% 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.