Best Internet Providers in White River, SD
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in White River, SD
White River has 5 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 White River.
Ranks compare White River with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in White River, SD at a Glance
White River Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Golden West Telecommunications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
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 White River ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in White River, SD?
Golden West Telecommunications is the highest-rated internet provider in White River based on 7 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 White River?
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 White River
How White River Compares to Places Its Size
White River's report card score is in the bottom 22% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 48%.
| Measure | White River | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Mellette County | South Dakota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 91.7% | top 34% | 67.3% | 79.0% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 935 Mbps | bottom 18% | 773 Mbps | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.3 | bottom 3% | 2.1 | 5.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.9 | top 11% | 2.9 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 13% | top 29% | 16% | 10% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 82% | bottom 4% | 81% | 94% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 77% | bottom 9% | 75% | 90% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 62% | bottom 40% | 61% | 76% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 62% | bottom 15% | 59% | 78% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $47,913 | bottom 8% | $45,742 | $80,420 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | top 43% | 13% | 15% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 91.7% of homes in White River, against 67.3% across Mellette County and 79.0% across South Dakota. Households in White River are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $47,913 (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 White River
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in White River?
Golden West Telecommunications Fiber in White River, SD
Availability:
91.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications offers Fiber service to 91.7% of White River homes. Across the city, Golden West Telecommunications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in White River?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in White River, SD
Availability:
63.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.8% of White River 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, 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 3.1 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in White River, SD
Availability:
20.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.4% of White River 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 White River, SD
Availability:
20.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.4% of White River homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in White River, SD
Availability:
10.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.2% of White River homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 57 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 7.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in White River?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in White River, SD.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in White River?
Golden West Telecommunications DSL in White River, SD
Availability:
18.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
20 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications offers DSL service to 18.4% of White River homes. Across the city, Golden West Telecommunications DSL has speeds up to 20 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 2.3 Mbps throughout the city. Golden West Telecommunications DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in White River from Golden West Telecommunications in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in White River by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
White River has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in White River
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in White River
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57579 | 1,197 | 84.0% | 867 Mbps | 2.1 | D+ | 47/100 |
How White River Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to White River that have their own pages are all within 23 miles. Among them, Mission has the most homes with fiber (52.5%) and Rosebud the fewest (38.0%); White River has 91.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White River (this page) | 1,019 | 91.7% | 935 Mbps | 2.3 | C- | 46/100 |
| Mission | 3,121 | 52.5% | 561 Mbps | 2 | D | 38/100 |
| Rosebud | 1,724 | 38.0% | 434 Mbps | 1.9 | D | 55/100 |
| Parmelee | 984 | 10.6% | 129 Mbps | 1.6 | D- | 39/100 |
| Murdo | 590 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.7 | C | 66/100 |
| Soldier Creek | 588 | 3.2% | 67 Mbps | 1.2 | F | 53/100 |
| Norris | 386 | 25.6% | 374 Mbps | 1.9 | D- | 45/100 |
| Wood | 289 | 67.5% | 873 Mbps | 1.9 | D+ | 51/100 |
| Hidden Timber | 266 | 40.2% | 451 Mbps | 2.4 | D | 52/100 |
| Westover | 135 | 45.2% | 476 Mbps | 1.2 | D | 55/100 |
| Okaton | 111 | 82.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.5 | D+ | 63/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in White River?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Golden West Telecommunications.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in White River
| Golden West Telecommunications | 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 White River Internet Providers
Based on 7 reviews from South Dakota internet customers, Golden West Telecommunications is the best internet service provider for White River residents. Golden West Telecommunications was rated at an average of 1.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction.
At a national level, based on 2225 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 White River Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in White River, South Dakota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | White River Overall | South Dakota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) |  (4) | (1051) | 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 |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in White River
Based on data reported by White River 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 White River. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 935 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers 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.
| ISP / Tech Type | White River Speed | South Dakota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) |  (4) | (1051) | 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 |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in White River?
Of the providers in White River, customers rate Golden West Telecommunications the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in White River 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.
The table below shows how customers in White River, South Dakota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in White River
| ISP / Tech Type | White River Affordability | South Dakota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (4) | (1051) | 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 |
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 White River?
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 White River 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 White River is Golden West Telecommunications.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Golden West Telecommunications has the broadest coverage in White River, available to 98.1% 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.