Compare 57301 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Mitchell – 74 Mbps
SD – 104 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Mitchell – 33 Mbps
SD – 32 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Mitchell.
Internet providers in 57301
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57301 internet providers
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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 93% |
| Midcontinent Communications | $50.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 92% |
Mitchell Telecom  | - | 90 - 90 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 85% |
| Mitchell Telecom | - | 90 - 90 Mbps | DSL | 11% |
| Santel Communications Cooperative | $90.00 | 250 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.350% |
| Santel Communications Cooperative | $90.00 | 250 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 0.040% |
| 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 Sep 23, 2022.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
Need help?57301 internet service at a glance
At 98%, broadband coverage in the 57301 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 57301 ZIP will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 94% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 92% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 23% of those living in the 57301 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 57301 area, and 93.70% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 57301, prices start at $50 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Mitchell
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HughesNet | 4 Mbps | 3 Mbps | Satellite |
| Midcontinent Communications | 86 Mbps | 21 Mbps | Cable |
| CenturyLink | 355 Mbps | 165 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Mitchell.
Top high-speed internet providers in 57301
The largest internet providers serving the 57301 ZIP code are CenturyLink, Midcontinent Communications, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all in the 57301 ZIP code, covering 93% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Midcontinent Communications, which covers 92% of the area. Mitchell’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 57301 ZIP code.
CenturyLink DSL internet
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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 57301 ZIP code, covering 93% 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 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, $0.40.
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 57301 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Mitchell's providers, 169 Mbps.
Midcontinent Communications cable internet
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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 nearly all households in the 57301 ZIP code, covering 92% of the area.
Midcontinent Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 57301 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, $0.40.
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 57301 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 92% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Mitchell's providers, 169 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 57301 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 57301 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 $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, $0.40.
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 57301 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Mitchell's providers, 169 Mbps.
Internet providers in 57301 frequently asked questions
Santel Communications Cooperative is the fastest internet provider in the 57301 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 57301. The next fastest internet provider in the 57301 ZIP code is Midcontinent Communications, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 92% of the area.
CenturyLink offers the cheapest internet in the 57301 ZIP with service 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 serving the 57301 ZIP code, covering 85% of the city. Santel Communications Cooperative also offers fiber internet in 57301 and is available to 0.350% of households.
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.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
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.
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