Best Internet Providers in Rapid Valley, SD
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Rapid Valley, SD
Rapid Valley has 7 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Rapid Valley.
Ranks compare Rapid Valley with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Rapid Valley, SD at a Glance
Rapid Valley Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Midco
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Bluepeak
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
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 Rapid Valley ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Rapid Valley, SD?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Rapid Valley based on 33 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 Rapid Valley?
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 Rapid Valley
- Bluepeak - fiber coverage map
- Midco - cable coverage map
- Bluepeak - cable coverage map
- Midco - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
How Rapid Valley Compares to Places Its Size
Rapid Valley's report card score is in the top 21% and its connectivity index is in the top 23%.
| Measure | Rapid Valley | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Pennington County | South Dakota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 71.2% | bottom 47% | 73.0% | 79.0% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 4,052 Mbps | top 17% | 3,782 Mbps | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.3 | top 16% | 7.4 | 5.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 28% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 11% | top 39% | 10% | 10% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 28% | 96% | 94% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 93% | top 22% | 91% | 90% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 84% | top 10% | 78% | 76% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 86% | top 17% | 81% | 78% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $83,071 | top 36% | $77,720 | $80,420 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | bottom 35% | 14% | 15% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 71.2% of homes in Rapid Valley, against 73.0% across Pennington County and 79.0% across South Dakota. Households in Rapid Valley are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $83,071 (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 Rapid Valley
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Rapid Valley?
Bluepeak Fiber in Rapid Valley, SD
Availability:
65.9%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Bluepeak offers Fiber service to 65.9% of Rapid Valley homes. Across the city, Bluepeak Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Midco Fiber in Rapid Valley, SD
Availability:
8.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Midco offers Fiber service to 8.0% of Rapid Valley homes. Across the city, Midco Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Rapid Valley?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Rapid Valley, SD
Availability:
98.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.8% of Rapid Valley homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 32 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 4.6 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Rapid Valley, SD
Availability:
98.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.8% of Rapid Valley homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 32 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 4.6 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Rapid Valley, SD
Availability:
98.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.1% of Rapid Valley homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 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 6.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Rapid Valley, SD
Availability:
87.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
282 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.1% of Rapid Valley homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 282 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Rapid Valley?
Midco Cable in Rapid Valley, SD
Availability:
98.2%
Customer Rating:
(27)
Avg. Download Speed
1,718 Mbps
Midco offers Cable service to 98.2% of Rapid Valley homes. Across the city, Midco Cable has speeds up to 1,718 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 636 Mbps throughout the city. Midco Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Rapid Valley from Midco in terms of customer satisfaction.
Bluepeak Cable in Rapid Valley, SD
Availability:
83.1%
Customer Rating:
(9)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Bluepeak offers Cable service to 83.1% of Rapid Valley homes. Across the city, Bluepeak Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Rapid Valley?
CenturyLink DSL in Rapid Valley, SD
Availability:
94.1%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
24 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 94.1% of Rapid Valley homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 24 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 80 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 2.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Rapid Valley by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Rapid Valley has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Rapid Valley
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Rapid Valley
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57703 | 17,659 | 72.8% | 3,884 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 70/100 |
How Rapid Valley Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Rapid Valley that have their own pages are all within 14 miles. Among them, Summerset has the most homes with fiber (77.8%) and Ellsworth Afb the fewest (10.3%); Rapid Valley has 71.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid Valley (this page) | 9,752 | 71.2% | 4,052 Mbps | 7.3 | B | 66/100 |
| Rapid City | 83,404 | 72.5% | 3,941 Mbps | 7.9 | B+ | 61/100 |
| Box Elder | 10,675 | 66.5% | 4,145 Mbps | 6.3 | B- | 75/100 |
| Black Hawk | 4,984 | 67.5% | 3,801 Mbps | 8 | B | 52/100 |
| Summerset | 3,812 | 77.8% | 4,240 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 65/100 |
| Ellsworth Afb | 2,572 | 10.3% | 2,585 Mbps | 5.6 | C | 76/100 |
| Sulphur | 944 | 93.8% | 4,706 Mbps | 8.8 | A- | 80/100 |
| Johnson Siding | 800 | 18.0% | 983 Mbps | 5 | D+ | 62/100 |
| Ashland Heights | 497 | 97.8% | 4,917 Mbps | 7.6 | A- | 45/100 |
| Farmingdale | 311 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.5 | B- | 75/100 |
| Caputa | 160 | 96.9% | 975 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 75/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Rapid Valley?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. 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 Rapid Valley
| Midco | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| Bluepeak | 5,000 |
| CenturyLink | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Rapid Valley Internet Providers
Based on 33 reviews from South Dakota internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Rapid Valley residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.75 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in South Dakota, with 3.50 out of 5 stars and 87.1% coverage in Rapid Valley.
At a national level, based on 2469 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 Rapid Valley Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Rapid Valley, South Dakota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Rapid Valley Overall | South Dakota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |  (0) |  (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (14) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| Bluepeak | (1) | (13) | (26) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (0) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Rapid Valley
Based on data reported by Rapid Valley ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Bluepeak. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Rapid Valley. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,004 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Rapid Valley Speed | South Dakota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) |  (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Bluepeak | (1) | (13) | (26) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (14) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (0) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Rapid Valley?
Of the providers in Rapid Valley, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Rapid Valley 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.
AT&T is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Rapid Valley, South Dakota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Rapid Valley
| ISP / Tech Type | Rapid Valley Affordability | South Dakota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Bluepeak | (1) | (13) | (26) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (14) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (0) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | 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 Rapid Valley?
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 Rapid Valley is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Bluepeak. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Rapid Valley is AT&T.
- Viasat, Midco, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Rapid Valley, available to 99.6% 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.