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| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 69% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 100% |
FTC Wireless  | $29.95 | 4 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 64% |
| FTC Wireless | $29.95 | 4 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 28% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 97.14%
3 providers - 45.32%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Sumter is comparable to the rest of South Carolina - 97%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Sumter area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Sumter residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 90% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 28% of those living in Sumter.
There are five internet providers serving the Sumter area, and 97.14% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Sumter's five internet providers, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Sumter are Frontier, Spectrum, and FTC Wireless bringing DSL and cable options to Sumter.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to most Sumter residents, covering 69% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 100% of the area. Sumter’s third most-available internet provider, FTC Wireless, offers DSL to around 64% of Sumter residents.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to most households in Sumter covering 69% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Sumter to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for Frontier start at $44.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Sumter, $51.98.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Sumter covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Sumter residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Sumter, $51.98.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Sumter, $0.60.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Sumter. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sumter's providers, 297 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
DSL from FTC Wireless offers broadband to most households in Sumter covering 64% of the area.
DSL internet from FTC Wireless uses telephone lines in Sumter to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for FTC Wireless start at $29.95/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Sumter, $51.98.
FTC Wireless customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 4 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $7.49 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Sumter, $0.60.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, FTC Wireless offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in Sumter. These download speeds are available to 64% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sumter's providers, 297 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Sumter, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Sumter, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Sumter and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Sumter at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Sumter at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Sumter residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in Sumter with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps*. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Sumter. The next fastest internet provider in Sumter is FTC Wireless, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 64% of the area.
FTC Wireless offers the cheapest internet in Sumter with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Sumter, $51.98.
FTC Wireless is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Sumter, covering 28% of the city.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
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