Best Internet Providers in Hereford, SD
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Hereford, SD
Hereford has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Hereford.
Ranks compare Hereford with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Hereford, SD at a Glance
Hereford Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Golden West Telecommunications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
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 Hereford ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hereford, SD?
Golden West Telecommunications is the best internet provider in Hereford 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 Hereford, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Golden West Telecommunications is an option for 98.65% of the city.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Hereford?
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.
How Hereford Compares to Places Its Size
Hereford's report card score is in the bottom 49% and its connectivity index is in the top 19%.
| Measure | Hereford | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Meade County | South Dakota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 98.7% | top 27% | 59.0% | 79.0% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 988 Mbps | bottom 41% | 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 | 1.4 | bottom 7% | 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 | 28% | top 4% | 9% | 10% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | top 47% | 95% | 94% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 98% | top 3% | 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 | 92% | top 4% | 84% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $53,928 | bottom 21% | $80,883 | $80,420 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | top 13% | 13% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 98.7% of homes in Hereford, against 59.0% across Meade County and 79.0% across South Dakota. Households in Hereford are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 28% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $53,928 (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 Hereford
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hereford?
Golden West Telecommunications Fiber in Hereford, SD
Availability:
98.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications offers Fiber service to 98.6% of Hereford 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 Hereford?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Hereford, SD
Availability:
20.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.3% of Hereford homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Hereford, SD
Availability:
20.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.3% of Hereford homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hereford, SD
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.4% of Hereford homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
wispwest.net Fixed Wireless in Hereford, SD
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
wispwest.net offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.4% of Hereford homes. Across the city, wispwest.net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hereford?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Hereford, SD.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Hereford?
CenturyLink DSL in Hereford, SD
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 1.4% of Hereford homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Hereford by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Hereford
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Hereford
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Hereford Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Hereford that have their own pages are all within 22 miles. Among them, Wicksville has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Fairpoint the fewest (0.0%); Hereford has 98.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford (this page) | 74 | 98.7% | 988 Mbps | 1.4 | C | 59/100 |
| Ellsworth Afb | 2,572 | 10.3% | 2,585 Mbps | 5.6 | C | 76/100 |
| New Underwood | 937 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 54/100 |
| Viewfield | 195 | 99.0% | 990 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 67/100 |
| Wicksville | 127 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.1 | C | 52/100 |
| Enning | 120 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1 | C | 57/100 |
| Volunteer | 78 | 7.7% | 137 Mbps | 1.7 | D- | 61/100 |
| Elm Springs | 64 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.1 | C | 43/100 |
| Redowl | 53 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1 | C | 59/100 |
| Opal | 39 | 71.8% | 746 Mbps | 1.6 | D+ | 59/100 |
| Fairpoint | 27 | 0.0% | 93 Mbps | 2 | F | 60/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hereford?
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 Hereford
| Golden West Telecommunications | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Viasat | 100 |
| wispwest.net | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| CenturyLink | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Hereford Internet Providers
Based on 5 reviews from South Dakota internet customers, Golden West Telecommunications is the best internet service provider for Hereford 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 1592 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 Hereford Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Hereford, South Dakota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Hereford Overall | South Dakota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) |  (4) | (1051) | 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| wispwest.net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hereford
Based on data reported by Hereford 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 Hereford. 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 | Hereford Speed | South Dakota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) |  (4) | (1051) | 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| wispwest.net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hereford?
Of the providers in Hereford, customers rate Golden West Telecommunications the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Hereford 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 Hereford, South Dakota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Hereford
| ISP / Tech Type | Hereford Affordability | South Dakota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (4) | (1051) | 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 | ||
| 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 Hereford?
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 Hereford 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 Hereford is Golden West Telecommunications.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Golden West Telecommunications has the broadest coverage in Hereford, available to 98.6% 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.