South Dakota / AIANNHCE 2810 / Federally-recognized area
Pine Ridge
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83.7%25/3 availability
71.7%100/20 availability
0.0%1000/100 availability
9Fixed providers
Figure 1. Location of Pine Ridge within South Dakota, with boundary detail (inset).
About the Tribal Area
Spans about 4343 square miles of land plus roughly 10.6 square miles of water in South Dakota, Pine Ridge Reservation serves as the core reservation for this federally recognized tribe. FCC BDC records show 9 fixed providers and 4 mobile providers across roughly 6,599 service locations, with current availability of 83.7% at 25/3 Mbps, 71.7% at 100/20, and 60.5% at 1000/100.
Tribal Area Description
Located in South Dakota, Pine Ridge is a federally recognized tribe with tribal lands. The land base is relevant for broadband planning due to rural service coverage and middle-mile access constraints.
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Table 1. Demographics
| Indicator | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,950 | 19,830 | 19,157 | 18,961 | 18,744 | 18,758 |
| Households | 4,149 | 4,267 | 3,962 | 4,071 | 4,156 | 4,329 |
| Median age | 26.3 | 26.9 | 26.7 | 26.7 | 27.7 | 28.3 |
| Male / Female | 49.1% / 50.9% | 48.1% / 51.9% | 48.6% / 51.4% | 49.2% / 50.8% | 48.1% / 51.9% | 47.9% / 52.1% |
| Avg. household size | 4.71 | 4.56 | 4.76 | 4.57 | 4.41 | 4.22 |
| Pop. density (per sq mi) | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| HH density (per sq mi) | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
Table 2. Economic & Education
| Indicator | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $35,377 | $33,161 | $34,526 | $34,567 | $36,424 | $43,008 |
| Per capita income | $11,631 | $12,044 | $11,900 | $13,047 | $13,420 | $13,254 |
| Poverty rate | 45.3% | 43.2% | 48.2% | 50.2% | 48.7% | 52.0% |
| Unemployment rate | 16.4% | 14.7% | 12.3% | 10.8% | 12.1% | 14.3% |
| HS diploma or higher | 49.7% | 49.2% | 51.1% | 54.3% | 58.4% | 56.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.0% | 13.2% | 12.4% | 11.0% | 11.9% | 12.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates. Queried by AIANNHCE code. Population and household density are calculated from Census population or households divided by land area in square miles.
Table 3. Download/Upload Speeds (Mbps)
| Period | Download | Upload |
|---|---|---|
| 2019Q1 | 24.1 Mbps | 16.0 Mbps |
| 2019Q2 | 27.5 Mbps | 20.6 Mbps |
| 2019Q3 | 26.1 Mbps | 17.8 Mbps |
| 2019Q4 | 29.9 Mbps | 18.5 Mbps |
| 2020Q1 | 28.3 Mbps | 26.9 Mbps |
| 2020Q2 | 31.5 Mbps | 33.4 Mbps |
| 2020Q3 | 29.0 Mbps | 23.0 Mbps |
| 2020Q4 | 27.9 Mbps | 23.5 Mbps |
| 2021Q1 | 29.9 Mbps | 23.1 Mbps |
| 2021Q2 | 36.9 Mbps | 35.4 Mbps |
| 2021Q3 | 72.9 Mbps | 75.2 Mbps |
| 2021Q4 | 74.5 Mbps | 80.2 Mbps |
| 2022Q1 | 66.4 Mbps | 66.0 Mbps |
| 2022Q2 | 76.0 Mbps | 65.6 Mbps |
| 2022Q3 | 85.7 Mbps | 78.8 Mbps |
| 2022Q4 | 99.0 Mbps | 108.0 Mbps |
| 2023Q1 | 142.3 Mbps | 141.8 Mbps |
| 2023Q2 | 172.7 Mbps | 166.1 Mbps |
| 2023Q3 | 111.2 Mbps | 101.1 Mbps |
| 2023Q4 | 149.1 Mbps | 119.5 Mbps |
| 2024Q1 | 146.9 Mbps | 103.5 Mbps |
| 2024Q2 | 122.5 Mbps | 88.0 Mbps |
| 2024Q3 | 124.0 Mbps | 97.0 Mbps |
Table 4. Coverage by Tier (%)
| Year | 25/3 | 100/20 | 1 Gbps |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 84.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 84.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 84.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 84.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 85.0% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 98.3% | 86.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 99.6% | 61.9% | 3.2% |
| 2022 | 79.9% | 75.0% | 1.2% |
| 2023 | 83.5% | 72.0% | 60.6% |
| 2024 | 83.7% | 71.7% | 0.0% |
Table 5. Adoption (%)
| Year | All households | Low-income households |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 37.1% | 22.1% |
| 2018 | 41.5% | 24.4% |
| 2019 | 39.0% | 20.3% |
| 2020 | 47.5% | 30.1% |
| 2021 | 50.4% | 39.8% |
| 2022 | 52.2% | 45.2% |
| 2023 | 53.2% | 42.5% |
| 2024 | 62.0% | 40.3% |
Table 6. Current Status (2024, %)
| Tier | Coverage |
|---|---|
| 25/3 Mbps | 83.7% |
| 100/20 Mbps | 71.7% |
| 1 Gbps | 0.0% |
Table 7. Comparison with National Averages (%)
| Metric | Tribal | National |
|---|---|---|
| 25/3 Mbps | 83.7% | 92% |
| 100/20 Mbps | 71.7% | 85% |
| Adoption | 62.0% | 78% |
Sources: FCC Broadband Data Collection, Ookla Open Data Initiative, and U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. National benchmarks are carried over from the report comparison section.
Figure 2. Speed Trends (2019–2024)
Figure 3. Availability (2015–2025)
Figure 4. Adoption (2017–2024)
Figure 5. Current Status (2024)
Figure 6. Comparison with National Averages
Figure 7. Fixed Coverage by Technology (25/3 Mbps)
Figure 8. Mobile Area Coverage
Notes: speed trends reflect quarterly mean throughput. Availability shows the share of population with access. Tooltips on the charts expose the underlying values for each series.
Table 8. Broadband Provider Summary
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Fixed broadband providers | 9 |
| Mobile broadband providers | 4 |
| Broadband serviceable locations | 6,599 |
Table 9. Broadband Providers
| Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|
| AT&T Inc. | AT&T Inc. |
| T-Mobile USA, Inc. | T-Mobile USA, Inc. |
| Golden West Telecommunications Cooperative, Inc. | NE Colorado Cellular, Inc. |
| Great Plains Communications, Inc. | Verizon Communications Inc. |
| EchoStar Corporation | — |
| Verizon Communications Inc. | — |
| Hanson Communications, Inc. | — |
| Viasat, Inc. | — |
| Space Exploration Technologies Corp. | — |
Table 10. Fixed Coverage by Technology (% of locations)
| Technology | 25/3 | 100/20 | 250/25 | 1 Gbps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Technology | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 60.5% |
| Fiber | 60.5% | 60.5% | 60.5% | 60.5% |
| Cable | 12.5% | 12.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Fixed Wireless | 3.4% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Copper (DSL) | 10.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Satellite | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Table 11. Mobile Coverage (% of area)
| Technology | Coverage |
|---|---|
| 4G LTE | 96.6% |
| 5G-NR (Speed Tier 1) | 56.3% |
| 5G-NR (Speed Tier 2) | 42.3% |
| Total area (sq mi) | 11,140.808 |
Table 8. Coverage by Tier and Technology (% of locations)
Dec. 2022
| Technology | 2/2 | 10/1 | 25/3 | 100/20 | 250/25 | 1000/100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Fixed Wireless | 49.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| All Satellite | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| All Wired | 99.0 | 88.9 | 79.7 | 74.4 | 59.4 | 1.3 |
| All Wired and Licensed Fixed Wireless | 99.8 | 89.0 | 79.7 | 74.4 | 59.4 | 1.3 |
| Any Technology | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 59.4 | 1.3 |
| Any Terrestrial | 99.8 | 89.0 | 79.7 | 74.4 | 59.4 | 1.3 |
| Cable | 15.1 | 15.1 | 15.1 | 15.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Cable/Fiber | 75.9 | 74.4 | 74.4 | 74.4 | 59.4 | 1.3 |
| Copper | 38.2 | 29.1 | 15.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Fiber | 60.8 | 59.4 | 59.4 | 59.4 | 59.4 | 1.3 |
| GSO Satellite | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Licensed Fixed Wireless | 49.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| NGSO Satellite | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Other | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Unlicensed Fixed Wireless | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
June 2023
| Technology | 2/2 | 10/1 | 25/3 | 100/20 | 250/25 | 1000/100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Fixed Wireless | 7.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| All Satellite | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| All Wired | 99.2 | 87.3 | 78.8 | 73.8 | 59.2 | 59.2 |
| All Wired and Licensed Fixed Wireless | 99.2 | 87.3 | 78.8 | 73.8 | 59.2 | 59.2 |
| Any Technology | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 59.2 | 59.2 |
| Any Terrestrial | 99.2 | 87.3 | 78.8 | 73.8 | 59.2 | 59.2 |
| Cable | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Cable/Fiber | 75.6 | 73.8 | 73.8 | 73.8 | 59.2 | 59.2 |
| Copper | 38.5 | 28.0 | 15.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Fiber | 61.5 | 59.6 | 59.6 | 59.6 | 59.2 | 59.2 |
| GSO Satellite | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Licensed Fixed Wireless | 7.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| NGSO Satellite | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Other | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Unlicensed Fixed Wireless | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Dec. 2023
| Technology | 2/2 | 10/1 | 25/3 | 100/20 | 250/25 | 1000/100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Fixed Wireless | 1.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| All Satellite | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| All Wired | 99.3 | 92.6 | 84.5 | 73.7 | 60.9 | 60.9 |
| All Wired and Licensed Fixed Wireless | 99.3 | 92.6 | 84.5 | 73.7 | 60.9 | 60.9 |
| Any Technology | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 60.9 | 60.9 |
| Any Terrestrial | 99.3 | 92.6 | 84.5 | 73.7 | 60.9 | 60.9 |
| Cable | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Cable/Fiber | 73.8 | 73.7 | 73.7 | 73.7 | 60.9 | 60.9 |
| Copper | 38.8 | 31.1 | 20.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Fiber | 60.9 | 60.9 | 60.9 | 60.9 | 60.9 | 60.9 |
| GSO Satellite | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Licensed Fixed Wireless | 1.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| NGSO Satellite | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Other | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Unlicensed Fixed Wireless | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
June 2024
| Technology | 2/2 | 10/1 | 25/3 | 100/20 | 250/25 | 1000/100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Fixed Wireless | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| All Satellite | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| All Wired | 99.4 | 91.2 | 83.0 | 72.8 | 59.9 | 59.9 |
| All Wired and Licensed Fixed Wireless | 99.4 | 91.2 | 83.0 | 72.8 | 59.9 | 59.9 |
| Any Technology | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 59.9 | 59.9 |
| Any Terrestrial | 99.4 | 91.2 | 83.0 | 72.8 | 59.9 | 59.9 |
| Cable | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Cable/Fiber | 73.5 | 72.8 | 72.8 | 72.8 | 59.9 | 59.9 |
| Copper | 37.0 | 28.6 | 17.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Fiber | 60.5 | 59.9 | 59.9 | 59.9 | 59.9 | 59.9 |
| GSO Satellite | 100.0 | 100.0 | 96.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Licensed Fixed Wireless | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| NGSO Satellite | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Other | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Unlicensed Fixed Wireless | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Dec. 2024
| Technology | 2/2 | 10/1 | 25/3 | 100/20 | 250/25 | 1000/100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Fixed Wireless | 5.2 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| All Satellite | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| All Wired | 99.5 | 91.2 | 82.9 | 72.7 | 61.0 | 61.0 |
| All Wired and Licensed Fixed Wireless | 99.5 | 91.3 | 83.0 | 72.9 | 61.0 | 61.0 |
| Any Technology | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 61.0 | 61.0 |
| Any Terrestrial | 99.5 | 91.3 | 83.0 | 72.9 | 61.0 | 61.0 |
| Cable | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Cable/Fiber | 73.3 | 72.7 | 72.7 | 72.7 | 61.0 | 61.0 |
| Copper | 26.6 | 18.6 | 10.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Fiber | 61.7 | 61.0 | 61.0 | 61.0 | 61.0 | 61.0 |
| GSO Satellite | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Licensed Fixed Wireless | 5.2 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| NGSO Satellite | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Other | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Unlicensed Fixed Wireless | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
June 2025
| Technology | 2/2 | 10/1 | 25/3 | 100/20 | 250/25 | 1000/100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Fixed Wireless | 5.6 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| All Satellite | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 0.0 |
| All Wired | 97.0 | 91.3 | 82.9 | 73.0 | 60.5 | 60.5 |
| All Wired and Licensed Fixed Wireless | 97.0 | 91.4 | 83.0 | 73.2 | 60.5 | 60.5 |
| Any Technology | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 60.5 |
| Any Terrestrial | 97.0 | 91.4 | 83.0 | 73.2 | 60.5 | 60.5 |
| Cable | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Cable/Fiber | 73.6 | 73.0 | 73.0 | 73.0 | 60.5 | 60.5 |
| Copper | 24.2 | 18.9 | 10.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Fiber | 61.1 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 60.5 |
| GSO Satellite | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Licensed Fixed Wireless | 5.6 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| NGSO Satellite | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 0.0 |
| Other | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Unlicensed Fixed Wireless | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC), June 2025 filing vintage. Coverage values show the share of residential broadband serviceable locations by technology and speed tier across D22, J23, D23, J24, D24, and J25 filings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC), June 2025 Filing (J25). Fixed coverage shows the share of residential broadband serviceable locations, and mobile coverage shows the share of tribal land area.