Best Internet Providers in Vivian, SD
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Vivian, SD
Vivian has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Vivian.
Ranks compare Vivian with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Vivian, SD at a Glance
Vivian Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Golden West Telecommunications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Kennebec Telephone Company
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Vivian ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Vivian, SD?
Verizon is the highest-rated internet provider in Vivian based on 8 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Vivian?
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 Vivian
- Golden West Telecommunications - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Kennebec Telephone Company - fiber coverage map
- Venture Communications - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Vivian Compares to Places Its Size
Vivian's report card score is in the top 39% and its connectivity index is in the top 10%.
| Measure | Vivian | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Lyman County | South Dakota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 99.3% | 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 | 2.5 | bottom 22% | 2.4 | 5.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 40% | 3.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 14% | top 24% | 10% | 10% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | bottom 46% | 87% | 94% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 92% | top 20% | 79% | 90% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 83% | top 6% | 58% | 76% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 75% | top 40% | 55% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $79,750 | top 33% | $64,443 | $80,420 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | bottom 38% | 12% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Vivian, against 99.3% across Lyman County and 79.0% across South Dakota. Households in Vivian are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 14% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $79,750 (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 Vivian
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Vivian?
Golden West Telecommunications Fiber in Vivian, SD
Availability:
83.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications offers Fiber service to 83.3% of Vivian 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
Kennebec Telephone Company Fiber in Vivian, SD
Availability:
9.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Kennebec Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 9.9% of Vivian homes. Across the city, Kennebec Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Venture Communications Fiber in Vivian, SD
Availability:
7.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Venture Communications offers Fiber service to 7.4% of Vivian homes. Across the city, Venture 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 Vivian?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Vivian, SD
Availability:
66.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
70 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.0% of Vivian homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 70 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Vivian, SD
Availability:
61.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
225 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.6% of Vivian homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 225 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Vivian, SD
Availability:
9.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.9% of Vivian 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 Vivian, SD
Availability:
9.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.9% of Vivian 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 Vivian?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Vivian, SD.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Vivian?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Vivian, SD.
Internet in Vivian by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Vivian has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Vivian
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Vivian
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57576 | 167 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.7 | C+ | 67/100 |
How Vivian Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Vivian that have their own pages are all within 29 miles. Among them, Murdo has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Fort Pierre the fewest (38.0%); Vivian has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vivian (this page) | 203 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.5 | C+ | 68/100 |
| Fort Pierre | 2,397 | 38.0% | 2,014 Mbps | 6.1 | C+ | 59/100 |
| Presho | 657 | 98.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.7 | C | 67/100 |
| Murdo | 590 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.7 | C | 66/100 |
| Kennebec | 316 | 99.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | C | 38/100 |
| Wood | 289 | 67.5% | 873 Mbps | 1.9 | D+ | 51/100 |
| Draper | 163 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.4 | C | 66/100 |
| Westover | 135 | 45.2% | 476 Mbps | 1.2 | D | 55/100 |
| Rousseau | 94 | 98.9% | 1,581 Mbps | 4.8 | B- | 43/100 |
| Lyman | 64 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.4 | C+ | 51/100 |
| Iona | 58 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.9 | C | 41/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Vivian?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. 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 Vivian
| Golden West Telecommunications | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Kennebec Telephone Company | 1,000 |
| Venture Communications | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Vivian Internet Providers
Based on 8 reviews from South Dakota internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Vivian residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 3.50 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 83.3% coverage in Vivian.
At a national level, based on 2226 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 Vivian Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Vivian, South Dakota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Vivian Overall | South Dakota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) |  (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Venture Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Kennebec Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Vivian
Based on data reported by Vivian 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 Vivian. 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 Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Vivian Speed | South Dakota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) |  (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Venture Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) |  (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Kennebec Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Vivian?
Of the providers in Vivian, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Vivian 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.
Verizon is rated 3.00 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Golden West Telecommunications is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 1.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Vivian, South Dakota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Vivian
| ISP / Tech Type | Vivian Affordability | South Dakota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (4) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Venture Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Kennebec Telephone Company | (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 Vivian?
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 Vivian is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Golden West Telecommunications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Vivian is Verizon.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Golden West Telecommunications has the broadest coverage in Vivian, available to 83.3% 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.