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| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
Swiftel Communications  | $69.95 | 50 - 50 Mbps | DSL | 98% |
| Swiftel Communications | $69.95 | 50 - 50 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 98% |
| ITC | - | 50 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 6.489% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| SpeedConnect | $46.95 | - | Wireless | 17% |
*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 Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 99.23%
3 providers - 4.77%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Brookings 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 Brookings area will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 100% of Brookings residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 97% of those living in Brookings.
There are six internet providers serving the Brookings area, and 99.23% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Brookings's six internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Brookings are Mediacom and Swiftel Communications bringing cable, DSL, and fiber-optic options to Brookings.
Cable internet from Mediacom is available to nearly all Brookings residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Swiftel Communications, which covers 98% of the area. Brookings’s third most-available internet provider, Swiftel Communications, offers fiber-optic to around 98% of Brookings residents.
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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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Mediacom offers broadband to all households in Brookings covering 99% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Brookings residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Mediacom start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Brookings, $56.23.
Mediacom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Brookings, $0.95.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Mediacom offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in Brookings. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Brookings's providers, 508 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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from Swiftel Communications offers broadband to nearly all households in Brookings covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from Swiftel Communications uses telephone lines in Brookings 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 Swiftel Communications start at $69.95/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Brookings, $56.23.
Swiftel Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Brookings, $0.95.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Swiftel Communications offers download speeds up to 50 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1.5 Mbps in Brookings. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Brookings's providers, 508 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Fiber-optic from Swiftel Communications offers broadband to nearly all households in Brookings covering 98% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Swiftel Communications is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Brookings than other internet types.
Internet prices for Swiftel Communications start at $69.95/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Brookings, $56.23.
Swiftel Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Brookings, $0.95.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Swiftel Communications offers download speeds up to 50 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in Brookings. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Brookings's providers, 508 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Brookings, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Brookings, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Brookings and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Brookings at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Brookings at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Brookings 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 Brookings 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 Brookings cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Mediacom is the fastest internet provider in Brookings with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Brookings. The next fastest internet provider in Brookings is ITC, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 6.489% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Brookings with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Brookings, $56.23.
Swiftel Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Brookings, covering 98% of the city. ITC also offers fiber internet in Brookings and is available to 6.489% of households.
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.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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%.
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