Best Internet Providers in McLaughlin, SD
All 3 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in McLaughlin, SD
McLaughlin 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 McLaughlin.
Ranks compare McLaughlin with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
McLaughlin Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
WRT
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Standing Rock Telecom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 McLaughlin ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in McLaughlin, SD?
Which Providers are Available at my Home in McLaughlin?
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 McLaughlin
How McLaughlin Compares to Places Its Size
McLaughlin's report card score is in the bottom 39% and its connectivity index is in the top 15%.
| Measure | McLaughlin | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Corson County | South Dakota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 88.7% | 79.0% | 71.5% | Tied with 1,055 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | bottom 35% | 865 Mbps | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2 | bottom 2% | 1.9 | 5.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.7 | top 1% | 3.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 14% | top 25% | 23% | 10% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 78% | bottom 2% | 78% | 94% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 87% | bottom 44% | 84% | 90% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 86% | top 7% | 77% | 76% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 63% | bottom 17% | 61% | 78% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $47,572 | bottom 8% | $47,571 | $80,420 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 20% | top 5% | 19% | 15% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in McLaughlin, against 88.7% across Corson County and 79.0% across South Dakota. Households in McLaughlin are larger than the US average (3.7 people against 2.7); 14% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $47,572 (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 McLaughlin
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in McLaughlin?
WRT Fiber in McLaughlin, SD
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
WRT offers Fiber service to 100.0% of McLaughlin homes. Across the city, WRT 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 McLaughlin?
Standing Rock Telecom Fixed Wireless in McLaughlin, SD
Availability:
97.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Standing Rock Telecommunications offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.2% of McLaughlin homes. Across the city, Standing Rock Telecom Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in McLaughlin, SD
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.9% of McLaughlin homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet 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 McLaughlin?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in McLaughlin, SD.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in McLaughlin?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in McLaughlin, SD.
Internet in McLaughlin by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
McLaughlin has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in McLaughlin
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in McLaughlin
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57642 | 1,893 | 99.5% | 998 Mbps | 2 | C | 72/100 |
How McLaughlin Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to McLaughlin that have their own pages are all within 25 miles, 3 of them in North Dakota. Among them, Wakpala has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Glencross the fewest (9.0%); McLaughlin has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLaughlin (this page) | 1,189 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | C | 73/100 |
| Fort Yates, ND | 2,243 | 97.8% | 1,144 Mbps | 2 | C | 52/100 |
| Little Eagle | 533 | 99.4% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.9 | C | 57/100 |
| Liberty | 528 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | C | 74/100 |
| Selfridge, ND | 478 | 87.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.5 | C- | 58/100 |
| Wakpala | 400 | 100.0% | 994 Mbps | 1.9 | C | 65/100 |
| Bullhead | 333 | 93.4% | 991 Mbps | 2 | C- | 59/100 |
| Pollock | 316 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.1 | C | 56/100 |
| Glencross | 100 | 9.0% | 262 Mbps | 1.2 | D- | 66/100 |
| Pollock, ND | 31 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 1.7 | B- | 52/100 |
| Maple Leaf | 25 | 64.0% | 644 Mbps | 1.6 | D | 73/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in McLaughlin?
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in McLaughlin
| WRT | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Standing Rock Telecommunications | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for McLaughlin Internet Providers
At a national level, based on 343 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, WRT is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all McLaughlin Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in McLaughlin, South Dakota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | McLaughlin Overall | South Dakota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| WRT | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Standing Rock Telecom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in McLaughlin
Based on data reported by McLaughlin ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through WRT. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in McLaughlin. 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.
| ISP / Tech Type | McLaughlin Speed | South Dakota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| WRT | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Standing Rock Telecom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in McLaughlin?
The table below shows how customers in McLaughlin, South Dakota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in McLaughlin
| ISP / Tech Type | McLaughlin Affordability | South Dakota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| WRT | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Standing Rock Telecom | (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 McLaughlin?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The fastest internet provider should be WRT.
- WRT, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in McLaughlin, available to 100.0% 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.