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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 95% |
| Midcontinent Communications | $50.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
Mitchell Telecom  | - | 90 - 90 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 97% |
| Mitchell Telecom | - | 90 - 90 Mbps | DSL | 8.355% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Santel Communications Cooperative | $90.00 | 250 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 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 Feb 14, 2023.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
Need help?At 100%, broadband coverage in Mitchell 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 Mitchell area will have access to cable, which covers 97% of Mitchell residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 28% of those living in Mitchell.
There are six internet providers serving the Mitchell area, and 99.79% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Mitchell's six internet providers, prices start at $50 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Mitchell are CenturyLink, Midcontinent Communications, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Mitchell.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Mitchell residents, covering 95% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Midcontinent Communications, which covers 99% of the area. Mitchell’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Mitchell 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 Mitchell covering 95% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Mitchell 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 significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Mitchell, $65.00.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Mitchell, $1.07.
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 Mitchell. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Mitchell's providers, 68 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 all households in Mitchell covering 99% of the area.
Midcontinent Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Mitchell residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Midcontinent Communications start at $50/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Mitchell, $65.00.
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, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Mitchell, $1.07.
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 Mitchell. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Mitchell's providers, 68 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Mitchell covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Mitchell 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 $64.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Mitchell, $65.00.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Mitchell, $1.07.
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 Mitchell. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Mitchell's providers, 68 Mbps.
Santel Communications Cooperative is the fastest internet provider in Mitchell with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Mitchell. The next fastest internet provider in Mitchell is Midcontinent Communications, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 99% of the area.
CenturyLink offers the cheapest internet in Mitchell with plans starting at $50/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Mitchell, $65.00.
Mitchell Telecom is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Mitchell, covering 97% of the city.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
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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