12 Best Internet Providers in Meade County, SD
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Meade County ISP Report Card | C+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,909 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 12 |
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Real Meade County Customer Ratings | 2 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Meade County has 12 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Meade County.
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Meade County has 12 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Meade County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Above are the top 4 providers in Meade County, SD for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Meade County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Meade County, SD?
Midco is the best internet provider in Meade County based on South Dakota customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Midco had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Meade County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Midco is an option for 70.03% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Meade County, South Dakota, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Meade County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Meade County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Meade County Overall | South Dakota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Midco | (1) | (12) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| Bluepeak |  (1) | (10) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (3) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) |  (18) | View Plans | ||
| Golden West Telecommunications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (0) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Western Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| City of Faith Municipal Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| wispwest.net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 29 reviews from South Dakota internet customers, Midco is the best internet service provider for Meade County residents. Midco was rated at an average of 3.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Bluepeak wins for second-place in South Dakota, with 1.00 out of 5 stars and 57.4% coverage in Meade County.
At a national level, based on 2227 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Midco is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.74 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Meade County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Meade County?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Meade County, the fastest internet in the county comes from Midco.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Meade County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Bluepeak | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Midco | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| wispwest.net | 2,500 Mbps | ||
| Quantum Fiber | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Golden West Telecommunications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| City of Faith Municipal Telephone Company | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Western Communications | 30 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Meade County
| ISP / Tech Type | Meade County Speed | South Dakota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Bluepeak | (1) | (10) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (1) | (12) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (3) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Golden West Telecommunications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (0) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Western Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| City of Faith Municipal Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| wispwest.net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Meade County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Midco. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Meade County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,074 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Midco. This indicates Midco reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Meade County?
South Dakota customers rate Midco 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.
Midco received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Bluepeak is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Meade County customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Meade County, South Dakota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Meade County
| ISP / Tech Type | Meade County Affordability | South Dakota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Midco | (1) | (12) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| Bluepeak | (1) | (10) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (3) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Golden West Telecommunications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (0) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Western Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| City of Faith Municipal Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| wispwest.net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Meade County 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 county 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 Meade County below, including the metrics used and how Meade County compares to the rest of South Dakota and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Meade County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 26.06% | 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. | 1,909 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 Meade County. | 5.8 | 5.3 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.6 | 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. | 8% | 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. | 92% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 90% | 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. | 73% | 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. | 85% | 76% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Meade County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Meade County is C+, which is much better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Meade County is high with a score of 63 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Meade County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Meade County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.
90% of Meade County households have an internet connection while having 85.72% availability. 73% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 9% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 73% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 85% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Meade County 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 Counties Compare to Meade County?
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
How Much Speed does a Meade County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Meade County is 2.6, which is larger than the South Dakota average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Meade County's average household income is $75,605 which is higher than the South Dakota average of $76,929 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Meade County 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, 8% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 Meade County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Meade County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 85% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Meade County?
Midco Fiber in Meade County, SD
Availability:
13.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Midco offers Fiber service to 13.5% of Meade County homes. Across the county, Midco Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications Fiber in Meade County, SD
Availability:
4.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications offers Fiber service to 4.6% of Meade County homes. Across the county, Golden West Telecommunications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
wispwest.net Fiber in Meade County, SD
Availability:
3.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,500 Mbps
wispwest.net offers Fiber service to 3.7% of Meade County homes. Across the county, wispwest.net Fiber has speeds up to 2,500 Mbps
Centurylink Fiber in Meade County, SD
Availability:
3.6%
Customer Rating:
(60)
Avg. Download Speed
839 Mbps
Centurylink offers Fiber service to 3.6% of Meade County homes. Across the county, Centurylink Fiber has speeds up to 839 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 616 Mbps throughout the county. Centurylink Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Meade County from Centurylink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Bluepeak Fiber in Meade County, SD
Availability:
3.5%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Bluepeak offers Fiber service to 3.5% of Meade County homes. Across the county, Bluepeak Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Quantum Fiber in Meade County, SD
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(47)
Avg. Download Speed
1,346 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 2.5% of Meade County homes. Across the county, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,346 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 940 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 963 Mbps throughout the county.
City of Faith Municipal Telephone Company Fiber in Meade County, SD
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
City of Faith Municipal Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 1.3% of Meade County homes. Across the county, City of Faith Municipal Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Meade County?
Midco Cable in Meade County, SD
Availability:
64.9%
Customer Rating:
(25)
Avg. Download Speed
1,412 Mbps
Midco offers Cable service to 64.9% of Meade County homes. Across the county, Midco Cable has speeds up to 1,412 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 1,000, with an average of 263 Mbps throughout the county. Midco Cable is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Meade County from Midco in terms of customer satisfaction.
Bluepeak Cable in Meade County, SD
Availability:
54.0%
Customer Rating:
(8)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Bluepeak offers Cable service to 54.0% of Meade County homes. Across the county, Bluepeak Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Meade County?
Centurylink DSL in Meade County, SD
Availability:
65.6%
Customer Rating:
(101)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
Centurylink offers DSL service to 65.6% of Meade County homes. Across the county, Centurylink DSL has speeds up to 28 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 2.7 Mbps throughout the county. Centurylink DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Meade County from Centurylink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Meade County?
wispwest.net Fixed Wireless in Meade County, SD
Availability:
77.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
96 Mbps
wispwest.net offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.9% of Meade County homes. Across the county, wispwest.net Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 96 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 400, with an average of 22 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Meade County, SD
Availability:
73.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.9% of Meade County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 63 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 12 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Meade County, SD
Availability:
58.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 58.7% of Meade County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 42 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 6.8 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Meade County, SD
Availability:
58.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 58.7% of Meade County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 42 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 6.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Meade County, SD
Availability:
8.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.8% of Meade County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Western Communications Fixed Wireless in Meade County, SD
Availability:
4.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
Western Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.5% of Meade County homes. Across the county, Western Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Meade County?
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 Meade County is Midco.
- The fastest internet provider should be Midco. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Midco may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Meade County is Midco.
- wispwest.net, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Meade County, 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 Meade County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Meade County 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 Meade County's C+ ISP Report Card and 63 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 24 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100