Internet providers in Pierre, South Dakota 57501
ZIP code 57501 is in Pierre, Hughes County, South Dakota. Compare the major providers below, then check availability for your address.
Internet in Pierre 57501: local snapshot
About 90% of the 7,185 households in 57501 have a broadband subscription, 1 points above the South Dakota average of 89%. That ranks 57501#104 of 333 ZIP codes in South Dakota for broadband adoption.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023). These figures describe the area, not the providers available at your address.
Compare internet providers in Pierre, South Dakota
Share of residential locations in Pierre where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.
| # | Provider | Technology (varies by address) | Locations covered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BHT Investment Holdings | Fixed wireless | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Midco | Fiber, Cable, Fixed wireless | 97% | |
| 3 | CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber | Fiber, DSL | 93% | |
| 4 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 84% | |
| 5 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 76% | Check availability |
| 6 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 68% | Check availability |
| 7 | Venture Communications Cooperative | Fiber | 1% |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What technologies are available in Pierre?
Fiber is limited in Pierre, reaching about 3% of locations. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 98% of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 99%+ of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Pierre that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
What to know about internet in Pierre 57501
BHT Investment Holdings reports service to the most residential locations in Pierre, about 100%. 6 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (BHT Investment Holdings, Midco, CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber, T-Mobile Home Internet, AT&T, and Verizon), so the market looks competitive. BHT Investment Holdings and T-Mobile Home Internet offer fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
The median age of residents is 39.
Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Pierre?
Yes, in part. About 3% of residential locations in Pierre can get fiber, 95% can get cable, and about 98% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Pierre?
BHT Investment Holdings reports service to about 100% of residential locations in Pierre, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Pierre?
6 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Pierre, and 6 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in Pierre 57501?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.
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