Best Internet Providers in Garretson, SD
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Garretson, SD
Garretson has 9 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 Garretson.
Ranks compare Garretson with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Garretson, SD at a Glance
Garretson Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Alliance Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Golden West Telecommunications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
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 Garretson ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Garretson, SD?
Alliance Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Garretson based on 23 South Dakota customer reviews, and Verizon 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Garretson?
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 Garretson
- Alliance Communications - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Golden West Telecommunications - fiber coverage map
- Midco - fixed wireless coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
How Garretson Compares to Places Its Size
Garretson's report card score is in the bottom 42% and its connectivity index is in the top 26%.
| Measure | Garretson | 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 | 2.6 | bottom 5% | 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 | 2.3 | bottom 28% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 11% | top 39% | 11% | 10% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 28% | 97% | 94% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 92% | top 27% | 93% | 90% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 80% | top 18% | 82% | 76% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 83% | top 24% | 82% | 78% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $80,417 | top 40% | $87,176 | $80,420 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | bottom 35% | 14% | 15% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 99.9% of homes in Garretson, against 81.2% across Minnehaha County and 79.0% across South Dakota. Households in Garretson are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $80,417 (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 Garretson
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Garretson?
Alliance Communications Fiber in Garretson, SD
Availability:
97.1%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Alliance Communications offers Fiber service to 97.1% of Garretson homes. Across the city, Alliance Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications Fiber in Garretson, SD
Availability:
6.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications offers Fiber service to 6.0% of Garretson 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
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Garretson?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Garretson, SD
Availability:
91.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
266 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.1% of Garretson homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 266 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Garretson, SD
Availability:
21.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 21.6% of Garretson homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 33 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 4.9 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Garretson, SD
Availability:
10.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.7% of Garretson homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 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 3.7 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Garretson, SD
Availability:
10.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.7% of Garretson homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 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 3.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Midco Fixed Wireless in Garretson, SD
Availability:
9.1%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Midco offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.1% of Garretson homes. Across the city, Midco Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Garretson, SD
Availability:
5.7%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
142 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.7% of Garretson homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 142 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 113 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Garretson?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Garretson, SD.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Garretson?
CenturyLink DSL in Garretson, SD
Availability:
2.9%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 2.9% of Garretson homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 47 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 3.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Garretson by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Garretson has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Garretson
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Garretson
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57030 | 3,156 | 99.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.9 | C+ | 63/100 |
How Garretson Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Garretson that have their own pages are all within 11 miles, 2 of them in Minnesota. Among them, Valley Springs has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Renner the fewest (89.5%); Garretson has 99.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garretson (this page) | 2,210 | 99.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.6 | C+ | 63/100 |
| Brandon | 12,427 | 100.0% | 4,632 Mbps | 5.8 | A- | 88/100 |
| Dell Rapids | 4,773 | 99.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.3 | C+ | 65/100 |
| Baltic | 2,047 | 98.4% | 1,569 Mbps | 4.1 | B- | 88/100 |
| Valley Springs | 1,522 | 100.0% | 1,363 Mbps | 3.4 | B- | 69/100 |
| Renner | 1,158 | 89.5% | 1,633 Mbps | 5.2 | B- | 84/100 |
| Beaver Creek, MN | 907 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.8 | C+ | 70/100 |
| Jasper, MN | 878 | 33.9% | 1,192 Mbps | 6 | C | 60/100 |
| Corson | 597 | 100.0% | 1,087 Mbps | 3.9 | B- | 68/100 |
| Sherman | 537 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 59/100 |
| Renner Corner | 347 | 44.1% | 2,125 Mbps | 6.2 | C+ | 79/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Garretson?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Alliance Communications.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Garretson
| Alliance Communications | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Golden West Telecommunications | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Midco | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 60 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Garretson Internet Providers
Based on 23 reviews from South Dakota internet customers, Alliance Communications is the best internet service provider for Garretson residents. Alliance Communications 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 3.50 out of 5 stars and 91.1% coverage in Garretson.
At a national level, based on 2447 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Verizon is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.76 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Garretson Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Garretson, South Dakota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Garretson Overall | South Dakota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) |  (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Alliance Communications | (1) | (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 | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (0) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Garretson
Based on data reported by Garretson ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Alliance Communications. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Garretson. 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 rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Alliance Communications. This indicates Alliance Communications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Garretson Speed | South Dakota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Alliance Communications | (1) | (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 | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (0) | (183) | 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 Garretson?
Of the providers in Garretson, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Garretson 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. Alliance Communications is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Garretson, South Dakota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Garretson
| ISP / Tech Type | Garretson Affordability | South Dakota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Alliance Communications | (1) | (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 | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (0) | (183) | 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 Garretson?
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 Garretson is Alliance Communications.
- The fastest internet provider should be Alliance Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Alliance Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Garretson is Verizon.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Alliance Communications has the broadest coverage in Garretson, available to 97.1% 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.