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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.527% |
Vast Broadband  | $39.00 | 4 - 200 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| Midcontinent Communications | $50.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 97% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.84%
2 providers - 99.43%
3 providers - 96.15%
4+ providers - 0.80%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Yankton 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 Yankton area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Yankton residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 24% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 3.110% of those living in Yankton.
There are five internet providers serving the Yankton area, and 99.43% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Yankton's five internet providers, prices start at $39 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Yankton are CenturyLink, Vast Broadband, and Midcontinent Communications bringing DSL and cable options to Yankton.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Yankton residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Vast Broadband, which covers 99% of the area. Yankton’s third most-available internet provider, Midcontinent Communications, offers cable to around 97% of Yankton 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 all households in Yankton covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Yankton 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 Yankton, $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, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Yankton, $3.91.
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 Yankton. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Yankton's providers, 270 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 all households in Yankton covering 99% of the area.
Vast Broadband’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Yankton 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 Yankton, $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 Yankton, $3.91.
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 Yankton. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Yankton's providers, 270 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 Yankton covering 97% of the area.
Midcontinent Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Yankton 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 Yankton, $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, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Yankton, $3.91.
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 Yankton. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Yankton's providers, 270 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Yankton, you’ll likely have options from DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Yankton, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Yankton and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Yankton at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Yankton at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Yankton residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Midcontinent Communications is the fastest internet provider in Yankton with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in Yankton. The next fastest internet provider in Yankton is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Vast Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Yankton with plans starting at $39/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Yankton, $54.80.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Yankton, covering 2.527% of the city.
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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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.
*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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