2 Best Internet Providers in Wanblee, SD

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Above are the top 4 providers in Wanblee, 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 Wanblee, SD?

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Wanblee

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Wanblee Internet Providers

Based on 1 reviews from South Dakota internet customers, Golden West Telecommunications is the best internet service provider for Wanblee residents. Golden West Telecommunications was rated at an average of 1.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in South Dakota, with out of 5 stars and 59.0% coverage in Wanblee.

At a national level, based on 292 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.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Wanblee?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Wanblee

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Golden West Telecommunications	1,000 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Wanblee

Based on data reported by Wanblee 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 Wanblee. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 494 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Golden West Telecommunications. This indicates Golden West Telecommunications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Wanblee?

South Dakota customers rate Golden West Telecommunications 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.

Golden West Telecommunications received a local rating of 1.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Wanblee customers with an average price rating of out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Wanblee

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

Wanblee ISP Report Card: D

	Metric (hover for details)	Wanblee	South Dakota	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Wanblee that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	45.71%	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.	496 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 Wanblee.	2.2	5.3	6.8

 

Wanblee Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Wanblee	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.	4.7	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.	21%	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.	71%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	55%	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.	52%	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.	57%	76%	76%

Wanblee ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Wanblee is D, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Wanblee is high with a score of 45 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Wanblee have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Wanblee 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.

55% of Wanblee households have an internet connection despite having 99.64% availability. 52% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 16% 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 52% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 57% subscribe to it. A low number of Wanblee 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 Wanblee?

How Much Speed does a Wanblee Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Wanblee is 4.7, which is larger than the South Dakota average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Wanblee's average household income is $23,719 which is much lower than the South Dakota average of $76,929 and much 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.

Wanblee also has 21% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the South Dakota average of 15%. Additionally, 21% 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 Wanblee has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Wanblee households are much more technology-disengaged. 71% of households have some sort of computing device, 61% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 70% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Wanblee?

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 Wanblee is Golden West Telecommunications.
• The fastest internet provider should be Golden West Telecommunications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Golden West Telecommunications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Wanblee is Golden West Telecommunications.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and Golden West Telecommunications has the broadest coverage in Wanblee, 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 Wanblee compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Wanblee 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 Wanblee's D ISP Report Card and 45 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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