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Best Internet Providers in Nora, SD

All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings

Nora 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 Nora.

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from October 19, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.

What changed
Homes with fiber98.6%Union County 91.0%top 27%
Average top speed2,091 MbpsUnion County 1,848 Mbpstop 15%
Providers64.7 at a typical addresstop 40%
Homes with internet83%Union County 90%bottom 37%
ISP Report CardBscore 63 of 100top 16%
Connectivity index32/100Union County 50/100bottom 34%

Ranks compare Nora with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.

The Best Internet in Nora, SD at a Glance

Top rankedSee the full rankingFirst in our Nora ranking by coverage, speed and customer ratings.See plans
FastestBluepeakUp to 5,000 Mbps advertised to the FCCCompare speeds
Best ratedAlliance CommunicationsRated 4.50 out of 5 by its customers, available to 80.00% of homesSee plans
Lowest priceSee prices by providerListed prices appear on each provider below.See plans

Nora Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings

Alliance Communications

Alliance Communications logo

Availability:

80.0%

Customer Rating:

4.5 of 5 stars

(2)

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Price:

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Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Nora.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Nora residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

80.0%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 4.5 of 5 stars

(2)

Bluepeak

Bluepeak logo

Availability:

95.2%

Customer Rating:

3.5 of 5 stars

(26)

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Price: Starting at $30.00 / mo.

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Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Nora.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Nora residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

27.6%

5,000 Mbps

5,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.6 of 5 stars

(15)

DSL

79.3%

10 Mbps

10 Mbps

DSL: 3.0 of 5 stars

(1)

Fixed Wireless

75.2%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 4.0 of 5 stars

(1)

Midco

Midco logo

Availability:

89.7%

Customer Rating:

3.5 of 5 stars

(36)

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Price: Starting at $30.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Nora.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Nora residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

89.7%

100 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.4 of 5 stars

(5)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

64.8%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Nora.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Nora residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

64.8%

55 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Rise Broadband

Rise Broadband logo

Availability:

43.4%

Customer Rating:

2.9 of 5 stars

(18)

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1-855-477-2095 Price: Starting at $29.99 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Nora.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Nora residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

43.4%

50 Mbps

50 Mbps

Wireless: 2.8 of 5 stars

(15)

Premier Communications

Premier Communications logo

Availability:

7.6%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(3)

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Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Nora.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Nora residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

7.6%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 4.0 of 5 stars

(2)

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Nora residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(65)

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Price: $55.00 - $130.00 / mo.

Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7 of 5 stars

(12)

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1-833-875-1370 Price: $69.99 - $179.99 / mo.

DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars

(9)

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-833-875-1332 Price: $55.00 / mo.

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 Nora ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Nora, SD?

Alliance Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Nora based on 29 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.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Nora?

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.

Nora, SD map of internet availability

How Nora Compares to Places Its Size

Nora's report card score is in the top 16% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 34%.

Bscore 63 of 100ISP Report CardGrades what providers offer: fiber availability, the download speed most homes can get and the number of providers at a typical address.top 16%
32/100Union County 50/100, US 69/100Digital Connectivity IndexMeasures how much households need and use the internet: household size, working from home, devices and subscriptions.bottom 34%
Measure Nora Rank among US places under 1,000 people Union County South Dakota US Leader
ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here
Fiber availability 98.6% top 27% 91.0% 79.0% 71.5% 6,946 places at 100.0%
Average top speed 2,091 Mbps top 15% 1,848 Mbps 2,675 Mbps 3,486 Mbps Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps)
Providers at a typical address 4.7 top 40% 6.8 5.8 7.1 Los Prados, PR (15.1)
Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet
People per household 2.0 bottom 9% 2.3 2.5 2.7 Paguate, NM (13.4)
Workers who work from home 23% top 7% 8% 10% 15% Boys Town, NE (100%)
Homes with a computer, tablet or phone 96% top 23% 95% 94% 96% 1,494 places at 100%
Homes with internet 83% bottom 37% 90% 90% 91% 370 places at 100%
Homes on fiber, cable or DSL 49% bottom 34% 72% 76% 76% 23 places at 100%
More about the households here
Homes with a desktop or laptop 64% bottom 28% 81% 78% 81% 72 places at 100%
Median household income $81,941 top 30% $96,615 $80,420 $93,246 22 places at $250,001
Residents in school (6th grade to college) 11% bottom 47% 13% 15% 16% University at Buffalo, NY (100%)

Fiber reaches 98.6% of homes in Nora, against 91.0% across Union County and 79.0% across South Dakota. Households in Nora are smaller than the US average (2.0 people against 2.7); 23% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $81,941 (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 Nora

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Nora?

Alliance Communications Fiber in Nora, SD

Alliance Communications logo

Availability:

80.0%

Customer Rating:

4.5 of 5 stars

(2)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Alliance Communications offers Fiber service to 80.0% of Nora homes. Across the city, Alliance Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Alliance Communications Fiber. Alliance Communications Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Nora from Alliance Communications in terms of customer satisfaction.

Bluepeak Fiber in Nora, SD

Bluepeak logo

Availability:

27.6%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(15)

Avg. Download Speed

5,000 Mbps

Bluepeak offers Fiber service to 27.6% of Nora homes. Across the city, Bluepeak Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps, with speeds from 5,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Bluepeak Fiber. Bluepeak Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Nora from Bluepeak in terms of customer satisfaction.

Premier Communications Fiber in Nora, SD

Premier Communications logo

Availability:

7.6%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(2)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Premier Communications offers Fiber service to 7.6% of Nora homes. Across the city, Premier Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Premier Communications Fiber. Premier Communications Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Nora from Premier Communications in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Nora?

Midco Fixed Wireless in Nora, SD

Midco logo

Availability:

89.7%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(5)

Avg. Download Speed

100 Mbps

Midco offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.7% of Nora homes. Across the city, Midco Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 20, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the city. Midco Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Nora from Midco in terms of customer satisfaction.

Bluepeak Fixed Wireless in Nora, SD

Bluepeak logo

Availability:

75.2%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(1)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

Bluepeak offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.2% of Nora homes. Across the city, Bluepeak Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. Bluepeak Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Nora from Bluepeak in terms of customer satisfaction.

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Nora, SD

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

64.8%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Avg. Download Speed

55 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.8% of Nora homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 55 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 9.9 Mbps throughout the city. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Nora from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Nora, SD

Rise Broadband logo

Availability:

43.4%

Customer Rating:

2.8 of 5 stars

(15)

Avg. Download Speed

50 Mbps

Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 43.4% of Nora homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 10, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the city. Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Nora from Rise Broadband in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Nora?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Nora, SD.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Nora?

Bluepeak DSL in Nora, SD

Bluepeak logo

Availability:

79.3%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(1)

Avg. Download Speed

10 Mbps

Bluepeak offers DSL service to 79.3% of Nora homes. Across the city, Bluepeak DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 10 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1.0, with an average of 1.0 Mbps throughout the city. Bluepeak DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Nora from Bluepeak in terms of customer satisfaction.

Internet in Nora by Neighborhood and ZIP Code

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Neighborhoods in Nora

Neighborhood People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

ZIP codes in Nora

ZIP code People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

How Nora Compares to Nearby Places

The 10 places nearest to Nora that have their own pages are all within 11 miles, 2 of them in Iowa. Among them, Beresford has the most homes with fiber (99.2%) and Akron, IA the fewest (77.3%); Nora has 98.6%.

Place People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
Nora (this page)145 98.6%2,091 Mbps4.7B32/100
Beresford3,070 99.2%1,106 Mbps6.3B49/100
Akron, IA1,967 77.3%1,000 Mbps3C-36/100
Alcester1,219 99.2%1,527 Mbps3.6B-46/100
Spink312 86.5%1,122 Mbps4.4C+35/100
Dalesburg240 65.4%1,847 Mbps4.2C57/100
Big Springs238 100.0%1,000 Mbps2.9C+34/100
Emmet233 100.0%1,258 Mbps5.3B38/100
Chatsworth, IA169 100.0%1,000 Mbps3C+69/100
Richland94 100.0%1,000 Mbps3.3C+35/100
Akron51 86.3%925 Mbps1.8D+33/100

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Nora?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Alliance Communications. 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 Nora

Max Advertised Speed in Nora, SD
Bluepeak5,000
Alliance Communications1,000
Premier Communications1,000
Viasat100
Midco100
T-Mobile Home Internet100
Rise Broadband50
HughesNet25

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Customer Ratings for Nora Internet Providers

Based on 29 reviews from South Dakota internet customers, Alliance Communications is the best internet service provider for Nora residents. Alliance Communications was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Midco wins for second-place in South Dakota, with 3.29 out of 5 stars and 89.7% coverage in Nora.

At a national level, based on 427 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 Nora Internet Providers

The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Nora, South Dakota, and customers throughout the country.

ISP / Tech TypeNora OverallSouth Dakota OverallNational OverallFor Service
Alliance CommunicationsNo rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (2)4.5 of 5 stars (2)View Plans
MidcoNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (14)3.5 of 5 stars (36)View Plans
BluepeakNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (13)3.5 of 5 stars (26)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
Premier CommunicationsNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (3)View Plans
Rise BroadbandNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (18)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Nora

Based on data reported by Nora ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Bluepeak. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Nora. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,465 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 Alliance Communications. This indicates Alliance Communications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

ISP / Tech TypeNora SpeedSouth Dakota SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
Alliance CommunicationsNo rating yet (0)5 of 5 stars (2)5 of 5 stars (2)View Plans
BluepeakNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (13)4.5 of 5 stars (26)View Plans
MidcoNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (14)4 of 5 stars (36)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
Premier CommunicationsNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (3)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
Rise BroadbandNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (18)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Nora?

Of the providers in Nora, customers rate Alliance Communications the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Nora 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.

Alliance Communications is rated 3.00 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Bluepeak is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.08 out of 5.

The table below shows how customers in Nora, South Dakota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Nora

ISP / Tech TypeNora AffordabilitySouth Dakota AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
Alliance CommunicationsNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (2)3 of 5 stars (2)View Plans
BluepeakNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (13)3.5 of 5 stars (26)View Plans
MidcoNo rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (14)3 of 5 stars (36)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
Premier CommunicationsNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (3)View Plans
Rise BroadbandNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (18)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in South Dakota

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Midco Cable

1 of 5 stars October 02, 2026

Constant outages, and a lot more expensive than other providers.

Plan Pricing: 1 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 1 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

A Brookings, SD Customer

Mediacom Cable

4 of 5 stars June 05, 2026
Plan Pricing: 3 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 4 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 4 of 5 stars

Brian M.

Bluepeak Fiber

2 of 5 stars June 01, 2026

The installation charge was too high and there are a lot of hidden fees and taxes.

Plan Pricing: 2 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 3 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 2 of 5 stars

Aaron M.

AT&T Fixed Wireless

5 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 4 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 4 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dustin B.

Midco Fixed Wireless

3 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 1 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 3 of 5 stars

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Nora?

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 Nora is Alliance Communications.
  • The fastest internet provider should be Bluepeak. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Alliance Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
  • The most affordable internet provider in Nora is Alliance Communications.
  • Viasat, HughesNet, and Bluepeak has the broadest coverage in Nora, available to 95.2% 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.