Best Internet Providers in Madison, SD
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Madison, SD
Madison has 11 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, 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 4 available internet technologies in Madison.
Ranks compare Madison with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Madison, SD at a Glance
Madison Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Midco
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Bluepeak
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 Madison ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Madison, SD?
Verizon is the highest-rated internet provider in Madison based on 40 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 Madison?
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 Madison
- Bluepeak - fiber coverage map
- Midco - cable coverage map
- Bluepeak - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Midco - fiber coverage map
- ITC - fiber coverage map
- Interlakes Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- TrioTel Communications - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Madison Compares to Places Its Size
Madison's report card score is in the top 37% and its connectivity index is in the top 37%.
| Measure | Madison | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Lake County | South Dakota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 58.8% | bottom 39% | 71.1% | 79.0% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 3,276 Mbps | top 20% | 2,519 Mbps | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.3 | top 33% | 5.6 | 5.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 17% | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | bottom 48% | 11% | 10% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 48% | 94% | 94% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 89% | top 45% | 89% | 90% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 80% | top 18% | 74% | 76% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 85% | top 19% | 84% | 78% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $70,951 | bottom 45% | $79,771 | $80,420 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 18% | top 9% | 15% | 15% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 58.8% of homes in Madison, against 71.1% across Lake County and 79.0% across South Dakota. Households in Madison are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $70,951 (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 Madison
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Madison?
Bluepeak Fiber in Madison, SD
Availability:
49.4%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Bluepeak offers Fiber service to 49.4% of Madison homes. Across the city, Bluepeak Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
ITC Fiber in Madison, SD
Availability:
10.2%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative offers Fiber service to 10.2% of Madison homes. Across the city, ITC Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
TrioTel Communications Fiber in Madison, SD
Availability:
4.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
TrioTel Communications offers Fiber service to 4.5% of Madison homes. Across the city, TrioTel Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Midco Fiber in Madison, SD
Availability:
3.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Midco offers Fiber service to 3.3% of Madison homes. Across the city, Midco Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Madison?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Madison, SD
Availability:
92.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.4% of Madison homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 47 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 7.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Madison, SD
Availability:
82.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
251 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.2% of Madison homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 251 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Interlakes Wireless Fixed Wireless in Madison, SD
Availability:
51.1%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Interlakes Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 51.1% of Madison homes. Across the city, Interlakes Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Madison, SD
Availability:
29.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
129 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 29.0% of Madison homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 129 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 83 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Madison, SD
Availability:
7.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.2% of Madison homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 29 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 3.8 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Madison, SD
Availability:
7.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.2% of Madison homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 29 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 3.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Madison?
Midco Cable in Madison, SD
Availability:
85.5%
Customer Rating:
(27)
Avg. Download Speed
1,353 Mbps
Midco offers Cable service to 85.5% of Madison homes. Across the city, Midco Cable has speeds up to 1,353 Mbps, with speeds from 1,250 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 60 and as high as 350, with an average of 100 Mbps throughout the city. Midco Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Madison from Midco in terms of customer satisfaction.
Bluepeak Cable in Madison, SD
Availability:
81.7%
Customer Rating:
(9)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Bluepeak offers Cable service to 81.7% of Madison homes. Across the city, Bluepeak Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Madison?
CenturyLink DSL in Madison, SD
Availability:
89.5%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
12 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 89.5% of Madison homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 12 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 1.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Madison by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Madison has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Madison
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Madison
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57042 | 8,169 | 62.9% | 3,008 Mbps | 6.2 | B- | 53/100 |
How Madison Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Madison that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, Smiths Park has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Wentworth the fewest (76.8%); Madison has 58.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison (this page) | 7,099 | 58.8% | 3,276 Mbps | 6.3 | B- | 56/100 |
| Wentworth | 1,118 | 76.8% | 1,559 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 56/100 |
| Chester | 537 | 99.1% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 50/100 |
| Rutland | 484 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.3 | B- | 74/100 |
| Orland | 470 | 98.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 46/100 |
| Ramona | 430 | 99.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.8 | C | 31/100 |
| Prairie Village | 347 | 100.0% | 1,697 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 29/100 |
| Brant Lake | 185 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.9 | C+ | 40/100 |
| Franklin | 161 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.3 | C+ | 40/100 |
| Junius | 152 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.9 | C+ | 30/100 |
| Smiths Park | 116 | 100.0% | 1,422 Mbps | 5.1 | B | 41/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Madison?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. 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 Madison
| Midco | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| Bluepeak | 5,000 |
| Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative | 1,000 |
| TrioTel Communications | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Interlakes Wireless | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 60 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Madison Internet Providers
Based on 40 reviews from South Dakota internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Madison residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 3.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Interlakes Wireless wins for second-place in South Dakota, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 51.1% coverage in Madison.
At a national level, based on 2477 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 Madison Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Madison, South Dakota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Madison Overall | South Dakota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interlakes Wireless | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| ITC | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (14) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Bluepeak |  (1) | (13) | (26) | 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 | ||
| TrioTel Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Madison
Based on data reported by Madison ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Bluepeak. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Madison. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,418 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 Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Madison Speed | South Dakota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluepeak | (1) | (13) | (26) | View Plans | ||
| Interlakes Wireless | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| ITC | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (14) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | 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 | ||
| TrioTel Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Madison?
Of the providers in Madison, customers rate Interlakes Wireless the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Madison 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.
Interlakes Wireless is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Madison, South Dakota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Madison
| ISP / Tech Type | Madison Affordability | South Dakota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interlakes Wireless | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| ITC | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (14) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Bluepeak | (1) | (13) | (26) | 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 | ||
| TrioTel Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in South Dakota
Customer Reviews
Jessica L
Interlakes Wireless Fixed Wireless
July 08, 2024 When we first moved to our home ten years ago, we depended on either satellite or dial-up Internet. Even our cell phone service was unreliable at times as we live in between towns in a dead zone. It was difficult to work from home as I was used to doing before we had moved.
The fiber cable company didn't see the value of installing lines in our area, but the owner of Interlakes Wireless knew our need. He asked if others in our small town might be interested in getting wireless service, so I chatted with our neighbors. We have all had service with IW for years, and it's more reliable than other options for a fraction of the cost.
Pat
Bluepeak Cable
May 13, 2024 When we moved into our current house, it had Vast which became BluePeak. Overall, the service we have has been good the past two years with a few minor glitches now and then. My main beef with the service was we were going to switch to Midco as they had a better rate but the new Blue Peak salesman that came around at the time of the crossover said they would match the price here that Midco was offering which was $50 / 1gig / month. It turned out ours was a little over $50 for approximately for may be six months, if even that and then went to $90 / month. I wouldn't say a word but my son, who also switched from Midco to the $50 / 1gig / month at the same time has been at exactly $50 since that time for the past two years. I've called and complained several times but haven't made any headway with even escalating it to a supervisor. We have referred several people to BluePeak but are now considering leaving them no matter what. We'll see what happens in the next couple of weeks.
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.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Madison?
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 Madison is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Bluepeak. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Madison is Interlakes Wireless.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Madison, available to 92.4% 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.