Best Internet Providers in Trent, SD
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Trent, SD
Trent has 8 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 Trent.
Ranks compare Trent with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Trent, SD at a Glance
Trent Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Golden West Telecommunications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
GigFire
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Midco
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 Trent ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Trent, SD?
Midco is the highest-rated internet provider in Trent 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Trent?
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 Trent
- Golden West Telecommunications - fiber coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Valley FiberCom - fiber coverage map
- Midco - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Alliance Communications - fiber coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
How Trent Compares to Places Its Size
Trent's report card score is in the top 34% and its connectivity index is in the top 21%.
| Measure | Trent | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Moody County | South Dakota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 99.5% | top 24% | 97.8% | 79.0% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 997 Mbps | bottom 43% | 2,239 Mbps | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.8 | bottom 45% | 6.3 | 5.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 49% | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 19% | top 12% | 9% | 10% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | top 31% | 95% | 94% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 86% | top 50% | 90% | 90% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 74% | top 17% | 75% | 76% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 81% | top 22% | 79% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $89,634 | top 20% | $79,051 | $80,420 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 8% | bottom 22% | 15% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 99.5% of homes in Trent, against 97.8% across Moody County and 79.0% across South Dakota. Households in Trent are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 19% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $89,634 (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 Trent
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Trent?
Golden West Telecommunications Fiber in Trent, SD
Availability:
89.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications offers Fiber service to 89.8% of Trent 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
Valley FiberCom Fiber in Trent, SD
Availability:
9.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Valley FiberCom offers Fiber service to 9.9% of Trent homes. Across the city, Valley FiberCom Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Alliance Communications Fiber in Trent, SD
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Alliance Communications offers Fiber service to 1.5% of Trent homes. Across the city, Alliance 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 Trent?
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Trent, SD
Availability:
99.1%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
149 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.1% of Trent homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 149 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 130, with an average of 128 Mbps throughout the city.
Midco Fixed Wireless in Trent, SD
Availability:
91.9%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Midco offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.9% of Trent homes. Across the city, Midco Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Trent, SD
Availability:
58.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 58.0% of Trent homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 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 4.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Trent, SD
Availability:
23.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
129 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 23.9% of Trent homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 129 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Trent?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Trent, SD.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Trent?
CenturyLink DSL in Trent, SD
Availability:
3.3%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 3.3% of Trent homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Trent by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Trent has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Trent
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Trent
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57065 | 342 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 54/100 |
How Trent Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Trent that have their own pages are all within 13 miles, 1 of them in Minnesota. Among them, Dell Rapids has the most homes with fiber (99.9%) and Colman the fewest (92.9%); Trent has 99.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent (this page) | 666 | 99.5% | 997 Mbps | 3.8 | C+ | 57/100 |
| Dell Rapids | 4,773 | 99.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.3 | C+ | 65/100 |
| Flandreau | 2,873 | 99.7% | 3,205 Mbps | 7.7 | A- | 48/100 |
| Garretson | 2,210 | 99.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.6 | C+ | 63/100 |
| Baltic | 2,047 | 98.4% | 1,569 Mbps | 4.1 | B- | 88/100 |
| Colman | 1,033 | 92.9% | 2,315 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 68/100 |
| Jasper, MN | 878 | 33.9% | 1,192 Mbps | 6 | C | 60/100 |
| Sherman | 537 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 59/100 |
| Chester | 537 | 99.1% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 50/100 |
| Egan | 286 | 81.8% | 1,463 Mbps | 6 | B- | 33/100 |
| Lone Tree | 200 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5 | B- | 64/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Trent?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Midco. 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 Trent
| Golden West Telecommunications | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Valley FiberCom | 1,000 |
| Alliance Communications | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Midco | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| CenturyLink | 10 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Trent. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Trent Internet Providers
Based on 19 reviews from South Dakota internet customers, Midco is the best internet service provider for Trent residents. Midco was rated at an average of 3.29 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 89.8% coverage in Trent.
At a national level, based on 1381 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 Trent Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Trent, South Dakota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Trent Overall | South Dakota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (14) | (36) | 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 | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (0) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Valley FiberCom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Trent
Based on data reported by Trent 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 Trent. 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 Midco. This indicates Midco reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Trent Speed | South Dakota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Communications | (0) |  (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (14) | (36) | 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 | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (0) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Valley FiberCom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Trent?
Of the providers in Trent, customers rate Golden West Telecommunications the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Trent 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.
Golden West Telecommunications is rated 1.00 out of 5 for price, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Midco is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.57 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Trent, South Dakota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Trent
| ISP / Tech Type | Trent Affordability | South Dakota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Golden West Telecommunications | (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 | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (0) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Valley FiberCom | (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 Trent?
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 Trent is Midco.
- The fastest internet provider should be Golden West Telecommunications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Midco may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Trent is Golden West Telecommunications.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and GigFire has the broadest coverage in Trent, available to 99.1% 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.