Best Internet Providers in Reliance, SD
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Reliance, SD
Reliance has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Reliance.
Ranks compare Reliance with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Reliance, SD at a Glance
Reliance Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Golden West Telecommunications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
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 Reliance ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Reliance, SD?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Reliance based on 5 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 Reliance?
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.
How Reliance Compares to Places Its Size
Reliance's report card score is in the top 49% and its connectivity index is in the top 22%.
| Measure | Reliance | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Lyman County | South Dakota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 96.9% | top 32% | 99.3% | 79.0% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | top 38% | 1,000 Mbps | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.7 | bottom 25% | 2.4 | 5.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 29% | 3.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 13% | top 27% | 10% | 10% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | top 47% | 87% | 94% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 87% | top 45% | 79% | 90% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 70% | top 25% | 58% | 76% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 65% | bottom 31% | 55% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $82,885 | top 28% | $64,443 | $80,420 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | top 44% | 12% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 96.9% of homes in Reliance, against 99.3% across Lyman County and 79.0% across South Dakota. Households in Reliance are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $82,885 (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 Reliance
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Reliance?
Golden West Telecommunications Fiber in Reliance, SD
Availability:
96.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications offers Fiber service to 96.9% of Reliance homes. Across the city, Golden West Telecommunications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Reliance?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Reliance, SD
Availability:
84.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.6% of Reliance 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.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Reliance, SD
Availability:
37.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.3% of Reliance homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Reliance, SD
Availability:
37.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.3% of Reliance homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
wispwest.net Fixed Wireless in Reliance, SD
Availability:
6.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
wispwest.net offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.2% of Reliance homes. Across the city, wispwest.net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 33 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 8.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 8.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Reliance?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Reliance, SD.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Reliance?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Reliance, SD.
Internet in Reliance by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Reliance has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Reliance
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Reliance
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57569 | 377 | 97.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.9 | C | 55/100 |
How Reliance Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Reliance that have their own pages are all within 20 miles. Among them, Fort Thompson has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Chamberlain the fewest (99.7%); Reliance has 96.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reliance (this page) | 260 | 96.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.7 | C | 56/100 |
| Chamberlain | 2,938 | 99.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.8 | C+ | 36/100 |
| Lower Brule | 1,614 | 99.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.5 | C | 24/100 |
| Fort Thompson | 1,484 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.1 | C | 32/100 |
| Oacoma | 539 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.7 | B- | 58/100 |
| Pukwana | 485 | 95.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.7 | C- | 65/100 |
| Shelby | 327 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.4 | C | 40/100 |
| Kennebec | 316 | 99.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | C | 38/100 |
| Hamill | 193 | 99.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.5 | C | 35/100 |
| Lyman | 64 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.4 | C+ | 51/100 |
| Iona | 58 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.9 | C | 41/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Reliance?
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, Golden West Telecommunications 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 Reliance
| Golden West Telecommunications | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| wispwest.net | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Reliance Internet Providers
Based on 5 reviews from South Dakota internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Reliance residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.75 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Golden West Telecommunications wins for second-place in South Dakota, with 1.00 out of 5 stars and 96.9% coverage in Reliance.
At a national level, based on 1409 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 Reliance Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Reliance, South Dakota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Reliance Overall | South Dakota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) |  (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Golden West Telecommunications | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| wispwest.net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Reliance
Based on data reported by Reliance ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Golden West Telecommunications. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Reliance. 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Reliance Speed | South Dakota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) |  (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Golden West Telecommunications | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) |  (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| wispwest.net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Reliance?
Of the providers in Reliance, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Reliance 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. Golden West Telecommunications is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 1.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Reliance, South Dakota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Reliance
| ISP / Tech Type | Reliance Affordability | South Dakota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Golden West Telecommunications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| wispwest.net | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 Reliance?
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 Reliance is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Golden West Telecommunications. 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 Reliance is AT&T.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Golden West Telecommunications has the broadest coverage in Reliance, available to 96.9% 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.