Best Internet Providers in Glad Valley, SD
All 3 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Glad Valley, SD
Glad Valley has 3 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 Glad Valley.
Ranks compare Glad Valley with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Glad Valley, SD at a Glance
Glad Valley Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CRST
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Golden West Telecommunications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Verizon
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 Glad Valley ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Glad Valley, SD?
Golden West Telecommunications is the best internet provider in Glad Valley based on South Dakota customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Golden West Telecommunications had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Glad Valley, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Golden West Telecommunications is an option for 61.85% of the city.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Glad Valley?
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 Glad Valley
How Glad Valley Compares to Places Its Size
Glad Valley's report card score is in the bottom 49% and its connectivity index is in the top 11%.
| Measure | Glad Valley | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Ziebach County | South Dakota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 97.9% | 79.0% | 71.5% | Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 714 Mbps | bottom 26% | 330 Mbps | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 1.6 | bottom 9% | 1.1 | 5.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.3 | top 3% | 3.2 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 35% | top 2% | 27% | 10% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 85% | bottom 15% | 86% | 94% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 82% | bottom 33% | 83% | 90% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 77% | top 13% | 77% | 76% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 71% | bottom 48% | 69% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $44,286 | bottom 9% | $50,182 | $80,420 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | top 44% | 12% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Glad Valley, against 97.9% across Ziebach County and 79.0% across South Dakota. Households in Glad Valley are larger than the US average (3.3 people against 2.7); 35% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $44,286 (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 Glad Valley
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Glad Valley?
CRST Fiber in Glad Valley, SD
Availability:
97.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
250 Mbps
Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Telephone Authority (CRST) offers Fiber service to 97.1% of Glad Valley homes. Across the city, CRST Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 250 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications Fiber in Glad Valley, SD
Availability:
61.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications offers Fiber service to 61.8% of Glad Valley 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 Glad Valley?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Glad Valley, SD
Availability:
3.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
71 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.5% of Glad Valley homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 71 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 8.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Glad Valley?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Glad Valley, SD.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Glad Valley?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Glad Valley, SD.
Internet in Glad Valley by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Glad Valley
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Glad Valley
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Glad Valley Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Glad Valley that have their own pages are all within 27 miles. Among them, Thunder Butte has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Faith the fewest (98.1%); Glad Valley has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glad Valley (this page) | 173 | 100.0% | 714 Mbps | 1.6 | C | 67/100 |
| Eagle Butte | 2,823 | 98.8% | 250 Mbps | 1 | C- | 58/100 |
| North Eagle Butte | 765 | 100.0% | 250 Mbps | 1 | C- | 51/100 |
| Dupree | 697 | 99.0% | 354 Mbps | 1.2 | C- | 64/100 |
| Faith | 520 | 98.1% | 375 Mbps | 1.1 | C- | 47/100 |
| Cherry Creek | 363 | 99.5% | 250 Mbps | 1 | C- | 67/100 |
| Howes | 281 | 100.0% | 322 Mbps | 1.1 | C- | 66/100 |
| Lantry | 113 | 100.0% | 250 Mbps | 1 | C- | 65/100 |
| Thunder Butte | 108 | 100.0% | 250 Mbps | 1 | C- | 63/100 |
| Bear Creek | 106 | 99.1% | 254 Mbps | 1.1 | C- | 65/100 |
| Kirley | 103 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.2 | C | 71/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Glad Valley?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Golden West Telecommunications.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Glad Valley
| Golden West Telecommunications | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Telephone Authority (CRST) | 250 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Glad Valley. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Glad Valley Internet Providers
Based on 3 reviews from South Dakota internet customers, Golden West Telecommunications is the best internet service provider for Glad Valley residents. Golden West Telecommunications was rated at an average of 1.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction.
At a national level, based on 817 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Golden West Telecommunications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 1.00 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Glad Valley Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Glad Valley, South Dakota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Glad Valley Overall | South Dakota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (2) |  (816) | View Plans | ||
| Golden West Telecommunications | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| CRST | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Glad Valley
Based on data reported by Glad Valley 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 Glad Valley. 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 Golden West Telecommunications. This indicates Golden West Telecommunications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Glad Valley Speed | South Dakota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Golden West Telecommunications | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| CRST | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Glad Valley?
Of the providers in Glad Valley, customers rate Golden West Telecommunications the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Glad Valley 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.
Golden West Telecommunications is rated 1.00 out of 5 for price, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country.
The table below shows how customers in Glad Valley, South Dakota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Glad Valley
| ISP / Tech Type | Glad Valley Affordability | South Dakota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) |  (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Golden West Telecommunications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| CRST | (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 Glad Valley?
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 Glad Valley is Golden West Telecommunications.
- The fastest internet provider should be Golden West Telecommunications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Golden West Telecommunications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Glad Valley is Golden West Telecommunications.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Telephone Authority (CRST) has the broadest coverage in Glad Valley, 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.