1 Best Internet Providers in Thunder Butte, SD

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Thunder Butte, SD?

HughesNet is the highest-rated internet provider in Thunder Butte based on 1 South Dakota customer reviews, and HughesNet 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Thunder Butte, South Dakota, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Thunder Butte

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Thunder Butte Internet Providers

Based on 1 reviews from South Dakota internet customers, HughesNet is the best internet service provider for Thunder Butte residents. HughesNet was rated at an average of 2.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. wins for second-place in South Dakota, with 0.00 out of 5 stars and 0.0% coverage in Thunder Butte.

At a national level, based on 29 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, HughesNet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 2.29 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Thunder Butte?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by HughesNet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Telephone Authority (CRST) 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 Thunder Butte

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Telephone Authority (CRST)	250 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Thunder Butte

Based on data reported by Thunder Butte ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Telephone Authority (CRST). The company offers speeds up to 250 Mbps in Thunder Butte. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 250 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 HughesNet. This indicates HughesNet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Thunder Butte?

South Dakota customers rate HughesNet 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.

HughesNet received a local rating of 2.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Thunder Butte customers with an average price rating of 0.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Thunder Butte

Thunder Butte 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 Thunder Butte below, including the metrics used and how Thunder Butte compares to the rest of South Dakota and nation.

Thunder Butte ISP Report Card: C-

	Metric (hover for details)	Thunder Butte	South Dakota	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Thunder Butte that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	100.00%	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.	250 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 Thunder Butte.	1.0	5.3	6.8

 

Thunder Butte Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Thunder Butte	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.	3.0	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.	20%	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.	86%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	82%	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.	74%	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.	74%	76%	76%

Thunder Butte ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Thunder Butte is C-, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Thunder Butte is high with a score of 65 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Thunder Butte have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Thunder Butte 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.

82% of Thunder Butte households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 74% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 74% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 74% subscribe to it. A large amount of Thunder Butte 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 Thunder Butte?

How Much Speed does a Thunder Butte Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Thunder Butte is 3.0, which is larger than the South Dakota average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Thunder Butte's average household income is $55,385 which is lower than the South Dakota average of $76,929 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Thunder Butte also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the South Dakota average of 15%. Additionally, 20% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 Thunder Butte has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Thunder Butte households are much more technology-disengaged. 86% of households have some sort of computing device, 71% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 80% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Thunder Butte?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Thunder Butte?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Thunder Butte?

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

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Thunder Butte?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fixed wireless providers available in Thunder Butte, SD.

Which ISP Should You Choose in Thunder Butte?

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 Thunder Butte is HughesNet.
• The fastest internet provider should be Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Telephone Authority (CRST). Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, HughesNet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Thunder Butte is HughesNet.
• Viasat, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Telephone Authority (CRST), and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Thunder Butte, 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 Thunder Butte compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Thunder Butte 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 Thunder Butte's C- ISP Report Card and 65 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.