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30 other computer related services firms operated in South Dakota in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 30CBP 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 3.2U.S. 3.9
- State rank
- 45th of 51by count
Other computer related services firms in South Dakota by the numbers
The Census Bureau counted 30 other computer related services firms in South Dakota in its 2023 County Business Patterns (NAICS 541519). That is the 45th highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Other computer related services firms make up 0.10% of the 29,106 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) South Dakota has 3.2 other computer related services firms, 16.9% below the national rate of 3.9.
| Measure | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 30 | 13,275 |
| Mid-March employees | 245 (high noise) | 168,654 |
| Annual payroll | $16,717,000 (high noise) | $20,859,777,000 |
| Employees per establishment | — | 12.7 |
| Payroll per employee | — | $123,684 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 3.2 | 3.9 |
Census County Business Patterns 2023 (mid-March employment; annual payroll). Employees and payroll flagged high-noise are shown but not used in the text. Residents: Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Where other computer related services firms in South Dakota are concentrated
Census published computer services firm counts for 2 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of South Dakota. The largest is Sioux Falls, SD-MN, with 10 establishments (a multi-state area; its count covers every state it spans). Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 17% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | 10 | 16 | 3.2 |
| Rapid City, SD | 5 | — | 3.2 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at other computer related services firms in South Dakota
88.5% of South Dakota's other computer related services firms with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 77.4% nationally. 100.0% had fewer than ten. At that size the phone is shared, so routing (who rings, when, and what happens after hours) matters more than the number of desk phones.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 23 | 88.5% | 77.4% |
| 5–9 employees | 3 | 11.5% | 8.2% |
| 10–19 employees | not published | — | 5.3% |
| 20–49 employees | not published | — | 4.5% |
| 50 or more employees | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
What other computer related services firms in South Dakota use the phone for
Firms offering computer installation, data recovery and similar services depend on inbound calls from people with an immediate problem. Answering quickly and setting expectations wins the job.
Calls a computer services firm in South Dakota might handle in a typical week include:
- A caller asks whether data can be recovered from a failed drive.
- The firm calls a client when a job is complete.
- A small office calls to install new workstations.
Texting clients
Texts confirming appointments and job completion are common.
Texting from a local number in South Dakota requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
What a phone system costs a computer services firm in South Dakota
The comparison uses a 13-person team, the rounded U.S. average for other computer related services firms. Per-seat business phone plans bill every one of those people. At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 13 users on RingCentral RingEX Core cost $390.00 a month and 13 on Ooma Office Pro cost $324.35. Callata comes to $259.00 a month for 13 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $1,572 less than RingCentral for a computer services firm in South Dakota of that size. Annual contracts lower some competitors' prices, so compare the plan you would actually sign.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $259.00 | $3,108.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $247.00 | $2,964.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $299.00 | $3,588.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $324.35 | $3,892.20 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $351.00 | $4,212.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $390.00 | $4,680.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Area codes in South Dakota
South Dakota has 1 geographic area code in service according to NANPA. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a computer services firm can hold a number in more than one of them.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 605 | 745 | Central and Mountain | 1947 | none |
Exchanges are NANPA-assigned central office codes (NPA-NXX) in the rate centers matched to the area's named places. Source: NANPA utilized code and NPA reports.
How Callata works for other computer related services firms in South Dakota
For $99 a month, Callata puts a team of up to 5 on one plan ($20 for each person after that): up to 3 local numbers, unlimited inbound calls, a pooled allowance of 1,500 outbound US and Canada minutes per user, browser and cell calling, voicemail transcription with urgency triage, recorded calls with AI summaries and business-hours routing, with E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in South Dakota is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
How many other computer related services firms are in South Dakota?
30 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
Which South Dakota metro area has the most other computer related services firms?
Sioux Falls, SD-MN, with 10 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 13-person computer services firm?
$390.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $324.35 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $259.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a South Dakota number?
Yes. US carriers require business texting from local numbers to be registered (10DLC). On Callata the registration is a one-time $49 fee, and texting turns on once it is approved.