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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 59% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 5.345% |
| Midcontinent Communications | $50.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
Vast Broadband  | $39.00 | 4 - 200 Mbps | Cable | 26% |
| Vast Broadband | $39.00 | 4 - 8 Mbps | DSL | 0.059% |
| 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 | 8.848% |
*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 - 99.63%
2 providers - 98.02%
3 providers - 25.13%
4+ providers - 0.22%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Sioux Falls residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 5.560% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 4.670% of those living in Sioux Falls.
There are seven internet providers serving the Sioux Falls area, and 98.02% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Sioux Falls's seven internet providers, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Sioux Falls are CenturyLink, Midcontinent Communications, and Vast Broadband bringing DSL and cable options to Sioux Falls.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to most Sioux Falls residents, covering 59% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Midcontinent Communications, which covers 99% of the area. Sioux Falls’s third most-available internet provider, Vast Broadband, offers cable to around 26% of Sioux Falls 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 about half of households in Sioux Falls covering 59% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls, $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 Sioux Falls, $2.98.
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 Sioux Falls. These download speeds are available to 59% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sioux Falls's providers, 402 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 Sioux Falls covering 99% of the area.
Midcontinent Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls, $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 Sioux Falls, $2.98.
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 Sioux Falls. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sioux Falls's providers, 402 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 some, but not many households in Sioux Falls covering 26% of the area.
Vast Broadband’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls, $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 Sioux Falls, $2.98.
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 Sioux Falls. These download speeds are available to 26% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Sioux Falls's providers, 402 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Sioux Falls, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Sioux Falls, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Sioux Falls and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Sioux Falls at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Sioux Falls at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Midcontinent Communications is the fastest internet provider in Sioux Falls with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Sioux Falls. The next fastest internet provider in Sioux Falls is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 59% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Sioux Falls with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Sioux Falls, $50.66.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Sioux Falls, covering 5.345% of the city.
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.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
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.
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