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Shop the best Aberdeen internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from DSL, cable and fiber-optic providers in your area.
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CenturyLink  | $49.00 | 20 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 87% |
| Midcontinent Communications | $49.95 | 10 - 200 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| James Valley Telecommunications | $61.00 | - | DSL | 98% |
| James Valley Telecommunications | $61.00 | - | Fiber-optic | 8.248% |
| HughesNet | $49.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Northern Wireless Communications | $61.00 | - | Wireless | 100% |
| James Valley Telecommunications | $61.00 | - | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 5 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Jun 27, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.98%
2 providers - 99.65%
3 providers - 96.59%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Aberdeen is comparable to the rest of South Dakota - 98%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Aberdeen area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Aberdeen residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 8.250% of those living in Aberdeen.
There are six internet providers serving the Aberdeen area, and 99.65% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Aberdeen's six internet providers, prices start at $49 and available download speeds reach up to 200 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Midcontinent Communications | 120 Mbps | 17 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Aberdeen.
The largest internet providers in Aberdeen are CenturyLink, Midcontinent Communications, and James Valley Telecommunications bringing DSL and cable options to Aberdeen.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Aberdeen residents, covering 87% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Midcontinent Communications, which covers 99% of the area. Aberdeen’s third most-available internet provider, James Valley Telecommunications, offers DSL to around 98% of Aberdeen residents.
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Aberdeen covering 87% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Aberdeen to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for CenturyLink start at $49/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Aberdeen, $53.49.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 20 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.45 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Aberdeen, $3.15.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in Aberdeen. These download speeds are available to 87% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Aberdeen's providers, 83 Mbps.
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Cable from Midcontinent Communications offers broadband to all households in Aberdeen covering 99% of the area.
Midcontinent Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Aberdeen residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Midcontinent Communications start at $49.95/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Aberdeen, $53.49.
Midcontinent Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Aberdeen, $3.15.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Midcontinent Communications offers download speeds up to 200 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Aberdeen. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Aberdeen's providers, 83 Mbps.
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
DSL from James Valley Telecommunications offers broadband to nearly all households in Aberdeen covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from James Valley Telecommunications uses telephone lines in Aberdeen to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for James Valley Telecommunications start at $61/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Aberdeen, $53.49.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, James Valley Telecommunications offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Aberdeen. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Aberdeen's providers, 83 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Aberdeen, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Aberdeen, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Aberdeen and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are about average in Aberdeen at $49.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are about average in Aberdeen at $50/mo. for speeds up to 5 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Aberdeen residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Aberdeen may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $49.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Aberdeen cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Midcontinent Communications is the fastest internet provider in Aberdeen with download speeds up to 200 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Aberdeen. The next fastest internet provider in Aberdeen is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 100 Mbps to 87% of the area.
CenturyLink offers the cheapest internet in Aberdeen with plans starting at $49/mo. This is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Aberdeen, $53.49.
James Valley Telecommunications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Aberdeen, covering 8.248% of the city.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
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