1 Best Internet Providers in Wounded Knee, SD

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Wounded Knee, SD?

HughesNet is the best internet provider in Wounded Knee based on South Dakota customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, HughesNet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Wounded Knee, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. HughesNet is an option for 100.00% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Wounded Knee

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Wounded Knee Internet Providers

Based on 2 reviews from South Dakota internet customers, HughesNet is the best internet service provider for Wounded Knee residents. HughesNet was rated at an average of 2.00 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 100.0% coverage in Wounded Knee.

At a national level, based on 30 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Golden West Telecommunications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 1.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Wounded Knee?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Golden West Telecommunications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Viasat 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 Wounded Knee

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	Golden West Telecommunications	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Wounded Knee

Based on data reported by Wounded Knee ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Viasat. The company offers speeds up to 100 Mbps in Wounded Knee. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 100 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, 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 Wounded Knee?

South Dakota customers rate HughesNet 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.

HughesNet received a local rating of 2.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Golden West Telecommunications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Wounded Knee customers with an average price rating of 1.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Wounded Knee

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

Wounded Knee ISP Report Card: F

	Metric (hover for details)	Wounded Knee	South Dakota	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Wounded Knee that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	0.00%	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.	21 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 Wounded Knee.	1.0	5.3	6.8

 

Wounded Knee Digital Connectivity Index: 26 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Wounded Knee	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.	4.9	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.	5%	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.	61%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	38%	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.	27%	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.	37%	76%	76%

Wounded Knee ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Wounded Knee is F, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Wounded Knee is high with a score of 26 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Wounded Knee have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Wounded Knee 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.

38% of Wounded Knee households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 27% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 2% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 22% 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 27% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 37% subscribe to it. A very low number of Wounded Knee 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 Wounded Knee?

How Much Speed does a Wounded Knee Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Wounded Knee is 4.9, which is larger than the South Dakota average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Wounded Knee's average household income is $11,835 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.

Wounded Knee also has 11% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the South Dakota average of 15%. Additionally, 5% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 Wounded Knee has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Wounded Knee households are much more technology-disengaged. 61% of households have some sort of computing device, 55% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 45% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Wounded Knee?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Wounded Knee, SD.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Wounded Knee?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Wounded Knee, SD.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Wounded Knee?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Wounded Knee?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fixed wireless providers available in Wounded Knee, SD.

Which ISP Should You Choose in Wounded Knee?

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 Wounded Knee is HughesNet.
• The fastest internet provider should be Viasat. 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 Wounded Knee is HughesNet.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and Golden West Telecommunications has the broadest coverage in Wounded Knee, 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 Wounded Knee compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Wounded Knee 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 Wounded Knee's F ISP Report Card and 26 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.