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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 83% |
| Midcontinent Communications | $50.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
James Valley Telecommunications  | $61.00 | - | DSL | 91% |
| James Valley Telecommunications | $61.00 | - | Fiber-optic | 16% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| James Valley Telecommunications | $61.00 | - | Wireless | 100% |
| Northern Wireless Communications | $61.00 | - | Wireless | 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 Sep 23, 2022.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.89%
2 providers - 97.28%
3 providers - 93.35%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 57401 ZIP code 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 57401 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 99% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 32% of those living in the 57401 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 57401 area, and 97.28% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 57401, prices start at $50 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 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 serving the 57401 ZIP code are CenturyLink, Midcontinent Communications, and James Valley Telecommunications bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to most in the 57401 ZIP code, covering 83% 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 91% of residents in the 57401 ZIP code.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in the 57401 ZIP code, covering 83% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines 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 $50/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Aberdeen, $59.50.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Aberdeen, $4.25.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in 57401 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 83% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Aberdeen's providers, 83 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Midcontinent Communications offers broadband to all households in the 57401 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
Midcontinent Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 57401 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Midcontinent Communications start at $50/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Aberdeen, $59.50.
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, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Aberdeen, $4.25.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Midcontinent Communications offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 57401 ZIP code. 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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*Wireless speeds may vary. 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from James Valley Telecommunications offers broadband to nearly all households in the 57401 ZIP code, covering 91% of the area.
DSL internet from James Valley Telecommunications uses telephone lines 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Aberdeen, $59.50.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, James Valley Telecommunications offers download speeds up to null Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in 57401 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 91% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Aberdeen's providers, 83 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 57401 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 57401 and the greater Aberdeen area. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Aberdeen at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Aberdeen at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 57401 ZIP, 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 $64.99 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 the 57401 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in 57401. The next fastest internet provider in the 57401 ZIP code is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 83% of the area.
CenturyLink offers the cheapest internet in the 57401 ZIP with service starting at $50/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Aberdeen, $59.50.
James Valley Telecommunications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 57401 ZIP code, covering 16% of the city.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
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