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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 98% |
| Midcontinent Communications | $50.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
Vast Broadband  | $39.00 | 4 - 200 Mbps | Cable | 94% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| SpeedConnect | $46.95 | - | Wireless | 3.283% |
*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.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.32%
2 providers - 98.97%
3 providers - 92.41%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Harrisburg residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 28% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 2.800% of those living in Harrisburg.
There are seven internet providers serving the Harrisburg area, and 98.97% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Harrisburg's seven internet providers, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Harrisburg are CenturyLink, Midcontinent Communications, and Vast Broadband bringing DSL and cable options to Harrisburg.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Harrisburg residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Midcontinent Communications, which covers 98% of the area. Harrisburg’s third most-available internet provider, Vast Broadband, offers cable to around 94% of Harrisburg 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.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Harrisburg covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Harrisburg 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Harrisburg, $50.66.
CenturyLink 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 Harrisburg, $3.62.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 0.896 Mbps in Harrisburg. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Harrisburg's providers, 210 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.
Cable from Midcontinent Communications offers broadband to nearly all households in Harrisburg covering 98% of the area.
Midcontinent Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Harrisburg residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Midcontinent Communications start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Harrisburg, $50.66.
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 Harrisburg, $3.62.
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 Harrisburg. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Harrisburg's providers, 210 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.
Cable from Vast Broadband offers broadband to nearly all households in Harrisburg covering 94% of the area.
Vast Broadband’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Harrisburg residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Vast Broadband start at $39/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Harrisburg, $50.66.
Vast Broadband customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 4 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $9.75 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Harrisburg, $3.62.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Vast Broadband offers download speeds up to 200 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Harrisburg. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Harrisburg's providers, 210 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Harrisburg, you’ll likely have options from DSL and cable internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Harrisburg, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Harrisburg and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Harrisburg at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Harrisburg at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg DSL and cable internet providers.
Midcontinent Communications is the fastest internet provider in Harrisburg with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Harrisburg. The next fastest internet provider in Harrisburg is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 98% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Harrisburg with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Harrisburg, $50.66.
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.
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.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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