Best Internet Providers in Shelby, SD
All 4 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Shelby, SD
Shelby has 4 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 Shelby.
Ranks compare Shelby with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
Shelby Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Midstate Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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 Shelby ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Shelby, SD?
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Shelby?
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 Shelby Compares to Places Its Size
Shelby's report card score is in the top 45% and its connectivity index is in the top 50%.
| Measure | Shelby | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Buffalo County | South Dakota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 99.0% | 79.0% | 71.5% | Tied with 6,945 other 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 | 1.4 | bottom 7% | 1.9 | 5.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.8 | top 15% | 3.7 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 22% | top 8% | 12% | 10% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 86% | bottom 17% | 83% | 94% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 76% | bottom 16% | 69% | 90% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 50% | bottom 35% | 31% | 76% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 52% | bottom 9% | 37% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $55,534 | bottom 23% | $46,411 | $80,420 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | top 13% | 19% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Shelby, against 99.0% across Buffalo County and 79.0% across South Dakota. Households in Shelby are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 22% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $55,534 (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 Shelby
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Shelby?
Midstate Communications Fiber in Shelby, SD
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Midstate Communications (South Dakota) offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Shelby homes. Across the city, Midstate Communications 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 Shelby?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Shelby, SD
Availability:
20.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.8% of Shelby 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
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Shelby, SD
Availability:
10.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
198 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.7% of Shelby homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 198 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Shelby?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Shelby, SD.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Shelby?
CenturyLink DSL in Shelby, SD
Availability:
10.7%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 10.7% of Shelby homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Shelby by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Shelby
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Shelby
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Shelby Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Shelby that have their own pages are all within 22 miles. Among them, Fort Thompson has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Kimball the fewest (80.2%); Shelby has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby (this page) | 327 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.4 | C | 40/100 |
| 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 |
| Kimball | 1,040 | 80.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.8 | D+ | 47/100 |
| Oacoma | 539 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.7 | B- | 58/100 |
| Pukwana | 485 | 95.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.7 | C- | 65/100 |
| Reliance | 260 | 96.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.7 | C | 56/100 |
| Lyonville | 147 | 99.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.3 | C | 63/100 |
| Spring Valley Colony | 91 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.7 | C | 36/100 |
| Gann Valley | 57 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1 | C | 31/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Shelby?
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Shelby
| Midstate Communications (South Dakota) | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| CenturyLink | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Shelby Internet Providers
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Shelby Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Shelby, South Dakota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Shelby Overall | South Dakota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (0) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Midstate Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Shelby
Based on data reported by Shelby ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Midstate Communications (South Dakota). The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Shelby. 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.
| ISP / Tech Type | Shelby Speed | South Dakota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (0) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Midstate Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Shelby?
The table below shows how customers in Shelby, South Dakota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Shelby
| ISP / Tech Type | Shelby Affordability | South Dakota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (0) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Midstate Communications | (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 Shelby?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The fastest internet provider should be Midstate Communications (South Dakota).
- Viasat, Midstate Communications (South Dakota), and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Shelby, available to 100.0% 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.