Best Internet Providers in Mellette, SD
All 3 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Mellette, SD
Mellette has 3 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Mellette.
Ranks compare Mellette with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Mellette, SD at a Glance
Mellette Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
NVC
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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 Mellette ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Mellette, SD?
Verizon is the highest-rated internet provider in Mellette based on 3 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 Mellette?
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 Mellette
How Mellette Compares to Places Its Size
Mellette's report card score is in the top 31% and its connectivity index is in the top 5%.
| Measure | Mellette | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Spink County | South Dakota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 92.3% | 79.0% | 71.5% | Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | top 38% | 1,105 Mbps | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.7 | bottom 43% | 4 | 5.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | top 21% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 26% | top 5% | 16% | 10% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 10% | 93% | 94% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 94% | top 12% | 88% | 90% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 74% | top 17% | 71% | 76% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 86% | top 11% | 74% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $80,303 | top 32% | $72,125 | $80,420 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 28% | 11% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Mellette, against 92.3% across Spink County and 79.0% across South Dakota. Households in Mellette are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 26% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $80,303 (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 Mellette
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Mellette?
NVC Fiber in Mellette, SD
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
NVC offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Mellette homes. Across the city, NVC Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Mellette?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Mellette, SD
Availability:
93.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
92 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.3% of Mellette homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 92 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Mellette, SD
Availability:
85.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
206 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.5% of Mellette homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 206 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
NVC Fixed Wireless in Mellette, SD
Availability:
17.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
NVC offers Fixed Wireless service to 17.7% of Mellette homes. Across the city, NVC Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Mellette?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Mellette, SD.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Mellette?
NVC DSL in Mellette, SD
Availability:
72.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
NVC offers DSL service to 72.8% of Mellette homes. Across the city, NVC DSL has speeds up to 32 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 3.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Mellette by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Mellette has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Mellette
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Mellette
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57461 | 340 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.6 | C+ | 74/100 |
How Mellette Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Mellette that have their own pages are all within 20 miles. Among them, Turton has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Redfield the fewest (86.8%); Mellette has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mellette (this page) | 283 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 75/100 |
| Redfield | 2,783 | 86.8% | 1,219 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 30/100 |
| Warner | 938 | 86.9% | 1,584 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 50/100 |
| Mansfield | 343 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.7 | C+ | 61/100 |
| Northville | 336 | 97.6% | 997 Mbps | 2.5 | C | 70/100 |
| Stratford | 326 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.5 | C | 77/100 |
| Conde | 232 | 97.0% | 991 Mbps | 2.6 | C | 65/100 |
| Ashton | 203 | 98.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.7 | C | 73/100 |
| Brentford | 171 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.5 | C | 64/100 |
| Turton | 123 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | C | 64/100 |
| Athol | 91 | 95.6% | 992 Mbps | 2.1 | C- | 75/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Mellette?
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, NVC 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 Mellette
| NVC | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Mellette Internet Providers
Based on 3 reviews from South Dakota internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Mellette residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 3.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. NVC wins for second-place in South Dakota, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Mellette.
At a national level, based on 1159 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 Mellette Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Mellette, South Dakota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Mellette Overall | South Dakota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| NVC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Mellette
Based on data reported by Mellette ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through NVC. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Mellette. 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.
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 | Mellette Speed | South Dakota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| NVC | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Mellette?
Of the providers in Mellette, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Mellette 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.
Verizon is rated 3.00 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. NVC is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Mellette, South Dakota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Mellette
| ISP / Tech Type | Mellette Affordability | South Dakota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | 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 Mellette?
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 Mellette is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be NVC. 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 Mellette is Verizon.
- Viasat, NVC, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Mellette, 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.