12 Best Internet Providers in Pennington County, SD
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Pennington County ISP Report Card | B |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 3,782 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 12 |
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Real Pennington County Customer Ratings | 4 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.
Pennington County has 12 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Pennington County.
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Pennington County has 12 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Pennington County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Pennington 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 Pennington County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Pennington County, SD?
Midco is the highest-rated internet provider in Pennington County based on 31 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.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Pennington County, South Dakota, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Pennington County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Pennington County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Pennington County Overall | South Dakota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Midco | (1) | (13) | (34) | View Plans | ||
| Bluepeak |  (3) | (12) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (0) |  (3) | (1007) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (783) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (24) | View Plans | ||
| Golden West Telecommunications | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (322) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (50) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (0) | (179) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Western Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| wispwest.net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Mt. Rushmore Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 31 reviews from South Dakota internet customers, Midco is the best internet service provider for Pennington County residents. Midco was rated at an average of 3.46 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in South Dakota, with 4.67 out of 5 stars and 79.9% coverage in Pennington County.
At a national level, based on 2415 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Pennington County?
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Coverage map for each provider in Pennington County
- Bluepeak - fiber coverage map
- Midco - cable coverage map
- Bluepeak - cable coverage map
- Midco - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Quantum Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Centurylink - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Golden West Telecommunications - fiber coverage map
- Centurylink - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- wispwest.net - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mt. Rushmore Telephone Company - fiber coverage map
- Western Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
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 Pennington County?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Pennington County, the fastest internet in the county comes from Bluepeak.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Pennington County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Bluepeak | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Midco | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Quantum Fiber | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Mt. Rushmore Telephone Company | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Golden West Telecommunications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| wispwest.net | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Western Communications | 30 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Pennington County
| ISP / Tech Type | Pennington County Speed | South Dakota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Midco | (1) | (13) | (34) | View Plans | ||
| Bluepeak | (3) | (12) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (3) | (1007) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (783) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| Golden West Telecommunications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (50) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (322) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (0) | (179) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Western Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| wispwest.net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Mt. Rushmore Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Pennington County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Bluepeak. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Pennington County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,089 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Bluepeak. This indicates Bluepeak reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Pennington County?
South Dakota customers rate AT&T 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.
AT&T received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Pennington County customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Pennington County, South Dakota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Pennington County
| ISP / Tech Type | Pennington County Affordability | South Dakota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Midco | (1) | (13) | (34) | View Plans | ||
| Bluepeak | (3) | (12) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (3) | (1007) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (783) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| Golden West Telecommunications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (322) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (50) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (0) | (179) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Western Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| wispwest.net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Mt. Rushmore Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Pennington 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 Pennington County below, including the metrics used and how Pennington County compares to the rest of South Dakota and nation.
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Pennington County | South Dakota | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Pennington County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 72.98% | 78.96% | 71.53% | ||
| 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. | 3,782 Mbps | 2,675 Mbps | 3,583 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Pennington County. | 7.4 | 5.8 | 7.1 |
| 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. | 2.4 | 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. | 10% | 10% | 15% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 96% | 94% | 96% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 91% | 90% | 91% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 78% | 76% | 76% | ||
| 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. | 79% | 78% | 77% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Pennington County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Pennington County is B, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Pennington County is high with a score of 62 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Pennington County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Pennington 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.
91% of Pennington County households have an internet connection despite having 99.37% availability. 78% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 4% 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 78% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 79% subscribe to it. A large amount of Pennington 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 Pennington County?
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
How Much Speed does a Pennington County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Pennington County is 2.4, which is smaller than the South Dakota average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Pennington County’s average household income is $77,720 which is higher than the South Dakota average of $80,420 and about average for the national average of $93,246. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Pennington County also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the South Dakota average of 15%. Additionally, 10% 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 Pennington County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Pennington County households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 85% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Pennington County?
Bluepeak Fiber in Pennington County, SD
Availability:
62.7%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Bluepeak offers Fiber service to 62.7% of Pennington County homes. Across the county, Bluepeak Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Midco Fiber in Pennington County, SD
Availability:
12.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Midco offers Fiber service to 12.0% of Pennington County homes. Across the county, Midco Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Quantum Fiber in Pennington County, SD
Availability:
7.9%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
1,095 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 7.9% of Pennington County homes. Across the county, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,095 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.
Centurylink Fiber in Pennington County, SD
Availability:
6.5%
Customer Rating:
(61)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Centurylink offers Fiber service to 6.5% of Pennington County homes. Across the county, Centurylink Fiber has speeds up to 940 Mbps, with speeds from 200 Mpbs up to 1,000 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 938 Mbps throughout the county. Centurylink Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Pennington County from Centurylink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Golden West Telecommunications Fiber in Pennington County, SD
Availability:
4.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications offers Fiber service to 4.2% of Pennington 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
Mt. Rushmore Telephone Company Fiber in Pennington County, SD
Availability:
2.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mt. Rushmore Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 2.0% of Pennington County homes. Across the county, Mt. Rushmore Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Pennington County?
Midco Cable in Pennington County, SD
Availability:
88.0%
Customer Rating:
(25)
Avg. Download Speed
1,612 Mbps
Midco offers Cable service to 88.0% of Pennington County homes. Across the county, Midco Cable has speeds up to 1,612 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 426 Mbps throughout the county. Midco Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Pennington County from Midco in terms of customer satisfaction.
Bluepeak Cable in Pennington County, SD
Availability:
73.4%
Customer Rating:
(8)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Bluepeak offers Cable service to 73.4% of Pennington County homes. Across the county, Bluepeak Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Pennington County?
Centurylink DSL in Pennington County, SD
Availability:
90.3%
Customer Rating:
(118)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
Centurylink offers DSL service to 90.3% of Pennington County homes. Across the county, Centurylink DSL has speeds up to 45 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 100, with an average of 4.3 Mbps throughout the county. Centurylink DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Pennington County from Centurylink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Pennington County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Pennington County, SD
Availability:
93.0%
Customer Rating:
(322)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.0% of Pennington 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 58 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 10 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Pennington County, SD
Availability:
85.1%
Customer Rating:
(350)
Avg. Download Speed
257 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.1% of Pennington County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 257 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 18 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Pennington County, SD
Availability:
79.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.9% of Pennington County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 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 6.0 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Pennington County, SD
Availability:
79.9%
Customer Rating:
(196)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.9% of Pennington County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 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 6.0 Mbps throughout the county.
wispwest.net Fixed Wireless in Pennington County, SD
Availability:
51.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
wispwest.net offers Fixed Wireless service to 51.0% of Pennington County homes. Across the county, wispwest.net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 55 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 11 Mbps throughout the county.
Western Communications Fixed Wireless in Pennington County, SD
Availability:
2.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
Western Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.8% of Pennington 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 Pennington 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 Pennington County is Midco.
- The fastest internet provider should be Bluepeak. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Bluepeak may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Pennington County is AT&T.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Pennington 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 Pennington County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Pennington 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 Pennington County’s B ISP Report Card and 62 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Pennington County
Customer Reviews
Dillon B.
Bluepeak Cable
February 24, 2025 So far Bluepeak has been a great choice for us. We were originally with a different local ISP, and the the price to performance ratio was just not going to cut it anymore. Bluepeak not only had a great package, but the service staff that did the installation were very cordial and thorough. We'll have to see what the future holds, but so far am I enjoying the service.
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Jack W
Bluepeak Cable
February 19, 2025 From my experience it seems that the quality really went downhill once it was rebranded Bluepeak. As Bluepeak they have introduced service issues that it appears that they refuse to expend the effort to resolve. I find customer service to be largely nonexistent. I am getting the impression that the philosophy for customer service is "If you ignore them long enough, they will go away and just live with the issue".
It also feels like they keep increasing the bill.
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Jack W.
Bluepeak Cable
October 13, 2024 From my experience it seems that the quality really went downhill once it was rebranded Bluepeak. As Bluepeak they have introduced service issues that it appears that they refuse to expend the effort to resolve. I find customer service to be largely nonexistent. I am getting the impression that the philosophy for customer service is "If you ignore them long enough, they will go away and just live with the issue". It also feels like they keep increasing the bill.
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A Rapid City, SD Customer
Midco Cable
April 20, 2023 More
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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