7 Best Internet Providers in Stone Bridge, SD

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Above are the top 4 providers in Stone Bridge, SD for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Stone Bridge, SD?

AT&T is the best internet provider in Stone Bridge based on South Dakota customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, AT&T had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Stone Bridge, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, AT&T is an option for 8.04% of the city.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Stone Bridge, South Dakota, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Stone Bridge

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Stone Bridge Internet Providers

Based on 12 reviews from South Dakota internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Stone Bridge residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.67 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative wins for second-place in South Dakota, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 96.4% coverage in Stone Bridge.

At a national level, based on 1979 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, GigFire is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Stone Bridge?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, 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, Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative 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 Stone Bridge

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	GigFire	150 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	wispwest.net	50 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Stone Bridge

Based on data reported by Stone Bridge ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Stone Bridge. 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.

Additionally, actual customers in the city 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.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Stone Bridge?

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 lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Stone Bridge customers with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Stone Bridge, South Dakota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Stone Bridge

Stone Bridge 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 city 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 Stone Bridge below, including the metrics used and how Stone Bridge compares to the rest of South Dakota and nation.

Stone Bridge ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Stone Bridge	South Dakota	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Stone Bridge that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	96.43%	60.99%	67.25%
	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.	1,000 Mbps	1,953 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Stone Bridge.	3.3	5.3	6.8

 

Stone Bridge Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Stone Bridge	South Dakota	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.5	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.	7%	10%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	93%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	88%	89%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	69%	75%	75%
	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.	72%	76%	76%

Stone Bridge ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Stone Bridge is C+, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Stone Bridge is high with a score of 53 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Stone Bridge have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Stone Bridge ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.

88% of Stone Bridge households have an internet connection despite having 96.43% availability. 69% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 9% have satellite, 0% 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 69% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 72% subscribe to it. A large amount of Stone Bridge 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 Cities Compare to Stone Bridge?

How Much Speed does a Stone Bridge Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Stone Bridge is 2.5, which is larger than the South Dakota average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Stone Bridge's average household income is $79,766 which is higher than the South Dakota average of $76,929 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Stone Bridge also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the South Dakota average of 15%. Additionally, 7% 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 Stone Bridge has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Stone Bridge households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 78% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 91% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Stone Bridge?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Stone Bridge?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Stone Bridge, SD.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Stone Bridge?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Stone Bridge, SD.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Stone Bridge?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Stone Bridge?

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 Stone Bridge is AT&T.
• The fastest internet provider should be Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative. 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 Stone Bridge is AT&T.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative has the broadest coverage in Stone Bridge, 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 Stone Bridge compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Stone Bridge 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 Stone Bridge's C+ ISP Report Card and 53 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.