4 Best Internet Providers in Grandview, SD

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Above are the top 4 providers in Grandview, SD for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Grandview, SD?

HughesNet is the best internet provider in Grandview based on South Dakota customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, HughesNet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Grandview, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. HughesNet is an option for 54.08% of the city.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Grandview, South Dakota, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Grandview

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Grandview Internet Providers

Based on 2 reviews from South Dakota internet customers, HughesNet is the best internet service provider for Grandview residents. HughesNet was rated at an average of 2.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Golden West Telecommunications wins for second-place in South Dakota, with 1.00 out of 5 stars and 54.1% coverage in Grandview.

At a national level, based on 477 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.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Grandview?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Golden West Telecommunications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Golden West Telecommunications and Midstate Communications (South Dakota) 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 Grandview

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Midstate Communications (South Dakota)	1,000 Mbps
	Golden West Telecommunications	1,000 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	Centurylink	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Grandview

Based on data reported by Grandview ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Golden West Telecommunications and Midstate Communications (South Dakota). These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Grandview. 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 Golden West Telecommunications. This indicates Golden West Telecommunications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Grandview?

South Dakota customers rate HughesNet 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.

HughesNet received a local rating of 2.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Golden West Telecommunications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Grandview customers with an average price rating of 1.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Grandview, South Dakota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Grandview

Grandview 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 Grandview below, including the metrics used and how Grandview compares to the rest of South Dakota and nation.

Grandview ISP Report Card: C

	Metric (hover for details)	Grandview	South Dakota	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Grandview that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	100.00%	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 Grandview.	1.1	5.3	6.8

 

Grandview Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Grandview	South Dakota	USA
	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.	2.2	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.	18%	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.	88%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	85%	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.	67%	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.	67%	76%	76%

Grandview ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Grandview is C, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Grandview is high with a score of 45 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Grandview have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Grandview 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.

85% of Grandview households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 67% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% 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 67% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 67% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Grandview 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 Grandview?

How Much Speed does a Grandview Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Grandview is 2.2, which is smaller than the South Dakota average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Grandview's average household income is $70,768 which is higher than the South Dakota average of $76,929 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Grandview 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, 18% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 Grandview has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Grandview households are more technology-disengaged. 88% of households have some sort of computing device, 67% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 84% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Grandview?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Grandview?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Grandview, SD.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Grandview?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Grandview?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Grandview?

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 Grandview is HughesNet.
• The fastest internet provider should be Golden West Telecommunications and Midstate Communications (South Dakota). 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 Grandview is HughesNet.
• Golden West Telecommunications, HughesNet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Grandview, 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 Grandview compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Grandview 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 Grandview's C ISP Report Card and 45 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.