Internet in South Dakota
South Dakota farms lead on precision ag, and satellite is covering the last stretch where cable will not reach.
92.9%
Households with broadband
South Dakota92.9%
United States94.6%
Rank: 40
Source: America's Health Rankings (Census ACS 1-year), 2024 (opens in a new tab)
42.8%
Residents in rural areas
88%
Farms online
19% of farms use satellite
Source: USDA NASS, Farm Computer Usage and Ownership (Aug 2025), 2025 (opens in a new tab)
7,060
BEAD homes and businesses
Viasat home service covers South Dakota. Your exact address decides it, and your dish needs a clear view of the southern sky.
Flat prairie gives most homes a clear southern sky; the Black Hills and river breaks are the exceptions.
Based on where Viasat says its home service is available. We confirm your exact address before you sign, because each satellite beam has limited space and your dish needs a clear view of the southern sky.
Lock it in works once we know Viasat reaches your area.
Our estimate: your household uses about 243 GB a month. Unleashed fits best, because unlimited high-speed data covers that comfortably.Edit household
About 80 Mbps · bursts to 150
from $39.99/mo
for 12 months, then $69.99/mo
Great for
About 80 Mbps · bursts to 180
from $69.99/mo
for 12 months, then $99.99/mo
Great for
About 80 Mbps · bursts to 200
from $109.99/mo
for 12 months, then $179.99/mo
Great for
Promotional prices for new customers, shown as of October 2026. Plans, prices and speeds vary by address and Viasat confirms them for your home. A $15/mo equipment lease applies to every plan. Taxes extra. A one-time activation fee may apply. Speeds are 'up to' and not guaranteed.
The Internet Guide is a Viasat referral partner and may earn a fee when you sign up. It never changes your price.
Add up your busiest hour and monthly data. Find the Viasat plan that's enough for your home.
Open the calculator$9.25 a month, up to $34.25 on Tribal lands. Ask Viasat whether Lifeline applies to your plan.
The state's guide explains Lifeline, up to $34.25 a month on Tribal lands, plus Tribal Link Up of up to $100 off connection fees.
9 Tribal nations, including the Oglala Sioux (Pine Ridge), Rosebud Sioux, Cheyenne River Sioux and Standing Rock Sioux
Up to $34.25 a month on Tribal lands. Ask Viasat whether Lifeline applies to your plan.
Help on Tribal landsSource: South Dakota Department of Tribal Relations, Nine Tribes (opens in a new tab)
South Dakota received $207,227,524 from the federal BEAD program to connect 7,060 homes and businesses.
approved December 2025
BEAD funds networks, not your monthly bill.
The state's grant program has invested over $302.5 million to reach more than 31,000 homes, farms and businesses.
ConnectSD, South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development (opens in a new tab)
Visit the Funding DeskViasat home service covers South Dakota. Your exact address decides it, and your dish needs a clear view of the southern sky.