Best Internet Providers in Rousseau, SD
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Rousseau, SD
Rousseau has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, 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 4 available internet technologies in Rousseau.
Ranks compare Rousseau with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Rousseau, SD at a Glance
Rousseau Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Venture Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Midco
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
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 Rousseau ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Rousseau, SD?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Rousseau based on 19 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 Rousseau?
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 Rousseau
- Midco - cable coverage map
- Venture Communications - fiber coverage map
- Kennebec Telephone Company - fiber coverage map
- wispwest.net - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
How Rousseau Compares to Places Its Size
Rousseau's report card score is in the top 18% and its connectivity index is in the top 44%.
| Measure | Rousseau | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Stanley County | South Dakota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 98.9% | top 26% | 49.4% | 79.0% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,581 Mbps | top 27% | 1,852 Mbps | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.8 | top 38% | 5.7 | 5.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 40% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | bottom 41% | 7% | 10% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 10% | 99% | 94% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 92% | top 20% | 91% | 90% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 54% | bottom 43% | 73% | 76% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 90% | top 5% | 80% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $106,563 | top 9% | $89,757 | $80,420 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 24% | top 2% | 15% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 98.9% of homes in Rousseau, against 49.4% across Stanley County and 79.0% across South Dakota. Households in Rousseau are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $106,563 (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 Rousseau
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Rousseau?
Venture Communications Fiber in Rousseau, SD
Availability:
98.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Venture Communications offers Fiber service to 98.9% of Rousseau homes. Across the city, Venture Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Kennebec Telephone Company Fiber in Rousseau, SD
Availability:
7.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Kennebec Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 7.4% of Rousseau homes. Across the city, Kennebec Telephone Company 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 Rousseau?
wispwest.net Fixed Wireless in Rousseau, SD
Availability:
86.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
77 Mbps
wispwest.net offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.2% of Rousseau homes. Across the city, wispwest.net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 77 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 8.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Rousseau, SD
Availability:
57.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.4% of Rousseau 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 Rousseau, SD
Availability:
57.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.4% of Rousseau homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Rousseau, SD
Availability:
57.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.4% of Rousseau homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Rousseau?
Midco Cable in Rousseau, SD
Availability:
57.4%
Customer Rating:
(27)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Midco offers Cable service to 57.4% of Rousseau homes. Across the city, Midco Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Rousseau?
CenturyLink DSL in Rousseau, SD
Availability:
57.4%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 57.4% of Rousseau homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Rousseau by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Rousseau
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Rousseau
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Rousseau Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Rousseau that have their own pages are all within 26 miles. Among them, Fort Pierre has the most homes with fiber (38.0%) and Pierre the fewest (21.5%); Rousseau has 98.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rousseau (this page) | 94 | 98.9% | 1,581 Mbps | 4.8 | B- | 43/100 |
| Pierre | 15,910 | 21.5% | 1,964 Mbps | 6.7 | C+ | 61/100 |
| Fort Pierre | 2,397 | 38.0% | 2,014 Mbps | 6.1 | C+ | 59/100 |
| Eakin | 929 | 100.0% | 1,089 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 64/100 |
| Presho | 657 | 98.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.7 | C | 67/100 |
| Blunt | 413 | 98.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 3 | C | 42/100 |
| DeGrey | 255 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.8 | C | 41/100 |
| Harrold | 216 | 97.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.5 | C | 42/100 |
| Vivian | 203 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.5 | C+ | 68/100 |
| Mission Ridge | 193 | 96.9% | 1,209 Mbps | 5.1 | B- | 52/100 |
| Bretton | 117 | 85.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.5 | C- | 45/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Rousseau?
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, Midco 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 Rousseau
| Midco | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Venture Communications | 1,000 |
| Kennebec Telephone Company | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| wispwest.net | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| CenturyLink | 10 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Rousseau. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Rousseau Internet Providers
Based on 19 reviews from South Dakota internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Rousseau residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.75 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Venture Communications wins for second-place in South Dakota, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 98.9% coverage in Rousseau.
At a national level, based on 1628 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 Rousseau Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Rousseau, South Dakota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Rousseau Overall | South Dakota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) |  (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Venture Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (14) | (36) | 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 | ||
| wispwest.net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Kennebec Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Rousseau
Based on data reported by Rousseau ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Midco. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Rousseau. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 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 | Rousseau Speed | South Dakota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) |  (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Venture Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 | ||
| wispwest.net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Kennebec Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Rousseau?
Of the providers in Rousseau, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Rousseau 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. Venture Communications is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Rousseau, South Dakota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Rousseau
| ISP / Tech Type | Rousseau Affordability | South Dakota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Venture Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 | ||
| wispwest.net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Kennebec Telephone Company | (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 Rousseau?
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 Rousseau is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Midco. 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 Rousseau is AT&T.
- Viasat, Venture Communications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Rousseau, available to 98.9% 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.