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Clay & Yankton Counties: Construction is in progress. Fill out the form to get hooked up once it’s complete!

I had fixed wireless internet via antenna on my home. Speeds were 50mbps Down and 5mbps Up. Whenever weather conditions were poor, service would be awful. With Santel Fiber I have all the speed I need. I can turn on every Smart TV in my house, the PlayStation, and my computer and have no issues at all. – Chad T. (Vermillion Customer)

Finally a fast and friendly connection in your area! Missed out on the details? Not to worry! Here's the need to know! The State of South Dakota’s ConnectSD broadband program, in conjunction with South Dakota owned and operated Santel Communications, is using recently awarded project funds to invest in rural Yankton and Vermillion, South Dakota. Construction commenced Fall of 2024, and is currently on going in rural Clay and Yankton County. Below is a map of the areas we are serving! If you'd like to stay in the loop on the project or if you missed the original sign up, no worries, you can still contact us to discuss options to get your location added to the project. Just fill out the form below, under the map!

Step1: Scheduling "Pre-Wire"

Westendorf Electric will set up an appointment to visit your home and determine the best location to mount the fiber enclosure and connect it to power.

What to expect: Contractors will contact the homeowner to schedule a good time for this work to occur. Be aware of unknown numbers

Step 2: Mainline fiber construction

You’ll see general contractors digging and placing fiber in Right of Ways in your area. We’ll take care to minimize disruptions to nearby streets and roads.

What to expect: Our crews will place the fiber optic cables that will become the backbone of our internet network.

Step 3: “Fiber drop” to your home

General contractors will complete the connection between your home and the main fiber line (called a “drop) by burying fiber cables on your property alongside other utility lines.

What to expect: Some digging may be required, but rest assured our crews will restore any disturbed areas to their previous condition, including seeding when necessary.

Step 4: Service Sign up!

After connecting the fiber to your home, it’s time to get you online. A Santel tech will install your Internet as well as optional TV and/or Phone services.

What to expect: We’ll show you how to use your services, help you connect your devices, and make sure everything is working properly.

Congratulations—you’re the proud new owner of fiber internet!