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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 94% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.700% |
Vast Broadband  | $39.00 | 4 - 200 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
| Midcontinent Communications | $50.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 94% |
| Vast Broadband | $39.00 | 4 - 8 Mbps | DSL | 3.054% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Celerity Networks | $59.95 | 100 - 400 Mbps | Wireless | 16% |
*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 - 99.05%
2 providers - 98.19%
3 providers - 90.04%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Sturgis 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 Sturgis area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Sturgis residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 50% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 3.660% of those living in Sturgis.
There are six internet providers serving the Sturgis area, and 98.19% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Sturgis's six internet providers, prices start at $39 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Sturgis are CenturyLink, Vast Broadband, and Midcontinent Communications bringing DSL and cable options to Sturgis.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Sturgis residents, covering 94% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Vast Broadband, which covers 98% of the area. Sturgis’s third most-available internet provider, Midcontinent Communications, offers cable to around 94% of Sturgis 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 Sturgis covering 94% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Sturgis 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 Sturgis, $54.80.
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 Sturgis, $1.89.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in Sturgis. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sturgis's providers, 97 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 Sturgis covering 98% of the area.
Vast Broadband’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Sturgis 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 Sturgis, $54.80.
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 Sturgis, $1.89.
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 Sturgis. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sturgis's providers, 97 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 Sturgis covering 94% of the area.
Midcontinent Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Sturgis 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 Sturgis, $54.80.
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 Sturgis, $1.89.
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 Sturgis. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sturgis's providers, 97 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Sturgis, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Sturgis, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Sturgis and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Sturgis at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Sturgis at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Sturgis 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 Sturgis 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 Sturgis cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Midcontinent Communications is the fastest internet provider in Sturgis with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 94% of households in Sturgis. The next fastest internet provider in Sturgis is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 94% of the area.
Vast Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Sturgis with plans starting at $39/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Sturgis, $54.80.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Sturgis, covering 0.700% of the city.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
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