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Internet providers in 57006
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| Mediacom | $29.99 | 60 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
| City of Brookings Telephone Fund | - | - | Fiber-optic | 89% |
| City of Brookings Telephone Fund | - | - | DSL | 89% |
| Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative, Inc. | - | - | Fiber-optic | 18% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50 | 12 - 5 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| SpeedConnect | $39.95 | 15 - 10 Mbps | Wireless | 24% |
*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 1, 2020.
Need help?57006 internet service at a glance
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 57006 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 57006 ZIP will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 89% of those living in the 57006 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 57006 area, and 98.00% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 57006, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in 57006
The largest internet providers serving the 57006 ZIP code are Mediacom, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to the area.
Cable internet from Mediacom is available to nearly all in the 57006 ZIP code, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Brookings’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 57006 ZIP code.
Mediacom cable internet
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Cable from Mediacom offers broadband to nearly all households in the 57006 ZIP code, covering 98% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 57006 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Mediacom start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Brookings, $44.98.
Mediacom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 60 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.50 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Brookings, $1.61.
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 57006 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Brookings's providers, 260 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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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 1, 2020.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 57006 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 57006 ZIP where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Brookings, $44.98.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Brookings, $1.61.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in 57006 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Brookings's providers, 260 Mbps.
Viasat satellite internet
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Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in the 57006 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 57006 ZIP where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for Viasat start at $50/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Brookings, $44.98.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.17 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Brookings, $1.61.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 5 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in 57006 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Brookings's providers, 260 Mbps.
Internet providers in 57006 frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in 57006?
Mediacom is the fastest internet provider in the 57006 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in 57006. The next fastest internet provider in the 57006 ZIP code is City of Brookings Telephone Fund, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 89% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in 57006?
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in the 57006 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Brookings, $44.98.
Is fiber internet available in 57006?
City of Brookings Telephone Fund is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 57006 ZIP code, covering 89% of the city. Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative, Inc. also offers fiber internet in 57006 and is available to 18% of households.
What’s a good speed for gaming?
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
Is cable or fiber internet better?
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%.
Do I need Wi-Fi extenders?
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
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