Best Internet Providers in Vale, SD
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Vale, SD
Vale has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Vale.
Ranks compare Vale with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
Vale Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
West River Cooperative Telephone
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
wispwest.net
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
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 Vale ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Vale, SD?
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Vale?
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 Vale Compares to Places Its Size
Vale's report card score is in the bottom 35% and its connectivity index is in the top 36%.
| Measure | Vale | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Butte County | South Dakota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 93.8% | top 37% | 65.0% | 79.0% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 239 Mbps | bottom 11% | 2,602 Mbps | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2 | bottom 15% | 4.6 | 5.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | top 21% | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 18% | top 13% | 8% | 10% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 86% | bottom 17% | 93% | 94% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 88% | top 39% | 90% | 90% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 56% | bottom 47% | 71% | 76% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 69% | bottom 41% | 73% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $72,023 | top 46% | $75,828 | $80,420 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | top 36% | 12% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 93.8% of homes in Vale, against 65.0% across Butte County and 79.0% across South Dakota. Households in Vale are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 18% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $72,023 (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 Vale
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Vale?
West River Cooperative Telephone Fiber in Vale, SD
Availability:
93.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
250 Mbps
West River Cooperative Telephone offers Fiber service to 93.8% of Vale homes. Across the city, West River Cooperative Telephone Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 250 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Vale?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Vale, SD
Availability:
38.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.6% of Vale 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
wispwest.net Fixed Wireless in Vale, SD
Availability:
35.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
wispwest.net offers Fixed Wireless service to 35.0% of Vale homes. Across the city, wispwest.net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 58 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 50, with an average of 13 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Vale, SD
Availability:
14.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.4% of Vale 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 Vale, SD
Availability:
14.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.4% of Vale homes. Across the city, AT&T 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 Vale?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Vale, SD.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Vale?
CenturyLink DSL in Vale, SD
Availability:
6.5%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 6.5% of Vale homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 33 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 60 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 2.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Vale by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Vale has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Vale
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Vale
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57788 | 502 | 87.8% | 236 Mbps | 1.5 | D+ | 49/100 |
How Vale Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Vale that have their own pages are all within 21 miles. Among them, Newell has the most homes with fiber (99.6%) and Whitewood the fewest (49.9%); Vale has 93.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vale (this page) | 634 | 93.8% | 239 Mbps | 2 | C- | 47/100 |
| Sturgis | 7,912 | 58.2% | 3,419 Mbps | 7.3 | B | 44/100 |
| Whitewood | 1,947 | 49.9% | 2,822 Mbps | 5.2 | C+ | 48/100 |
| Fort Meade | 1,409 | 71.2% | 3,415 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 62/100 |
| Newell | 1,016 | 99.6% | 285 Mbps | 2.8 | C | 39/100 |
| Fruitdale | 797 | 31.7% | 1,585 Mbps | 4.3 | C- | 55/100 |
| Nisland | 665 | 84.5% | 225 Mbps | 2.6 | D+ | 50/100 |
| St. Onge | 588 | 19.4% | 1,534 Mbps | 4.1 | C- | 56/100 |
| Tilford | 326 | 22.7% | 1,720 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 58/100 |
| Volunteer | 78 | 7.7% | 137 Mbps | 1.7 | D- | 61/100 |
| Fairpoint | 27 | 0.0% | 93 Mbps | 2 | F | 60/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Vale?
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Vale
| West River Cooperative Telephone | 250 |
|---|---|
| Viasat | 100 |
| wispwest.net | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 60 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Vale Internet Providers
At a national level, based on 1591 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 Vale Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Vale, South Dakota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Vale Overall | South Dakota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) |  (4) | (1051) | 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 | ||
| West River Cooperative Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Vale
Based on data reported by Vale ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through West River Cooperative Telephone. The company offers speeds up to 250 Mbps in Vale. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 250 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
| ISP / Tech Type | Vale Speed | South Dakota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) |  (4) | (1051) | 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 | ||
| West River Cooperative Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Vale?
The table below shows how customers in Vale, South Dakota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Vale
| ISP / Tech Type | Vale Affordability | South Dakota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (4) | (1051) | 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 | ||
| West River Cooperative Telephone | (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 Vale?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The fastest internet provider should be West River Cooperative Telephone.
- West River Cooperative Telephone, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Vale, available to 93.8% 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.