| Provider | ||||
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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 98% |
| Midcontinent Communications | $50.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 97% |
Vast Broadband  | $39.00 | - | Cable | 1.459% |
| 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% |
*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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.11%
2 providers - 96.74%
3 providers - 2.13%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 97%, broadband coverage in Vermillion 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 Vermillion area will have access to DSL, which covers 97% of Vermillion residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Vermillion, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are six internet providers serving the Vermillion area, and 96.74% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Vermillion's six internet providers, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Midcontinent Communications | 120 Mbps | 42 Mbps | Cable |
| Rise Broadband | 39 Mbps | 21 Mbps | Wireless |
| CenturyLink | 2 Mbps | 4 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Vermillion.
The largest internet providers in Vermillion are CenturyLink, Midcontinent Communications, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Vermillion.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Vermillion residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Midcontinent Communications, which covers 97% of the area. Vermillion’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Vermillion 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Vermillion covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Vermillion 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 Vermillion, $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 Vermillion, $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 2 Mbps in Vermillion. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Vermillion's providers, 211 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Midcontinent Communications offers broadband to nearly all households in Vermillion covering 97% of the area.
Midcontinent Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Vermillion 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 Vermillion, $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 Vermillion, $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 Vermillion. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Vermillion's providers, 211 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Vermillion covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Vermillion 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 significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Vermillion, $50.66.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Vermillion, $3.62.
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 Vermillion. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Vermillion's providers, 211 Mbps.
Midcontinent Communications is the fastest internet provider in Vermillion with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in Vermillion. The next fastest internet provider in Vermillion is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 98% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Vermillion with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Vermillion, $50.66.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
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