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Internet providers in Abbeville, SC

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Abbeville, SC internet providers

Provider
Frontier $44.99 VariesDSL98%
Spectrum $49.99 300 - 1,000 Mbps **Cable100%
West Carolina Communications $50.00 250 - 1,000 MbpsDSL97%
West Carolina Communications $50.00 250 - 1,000 MbpsFiber-optic30%
HughesNet $64.99 25 - 25 MbpsSatellite100%
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Abbeville internet service at a glance

At 100%, broadband coverage in Abbeville 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 Abbeville area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Abbeville residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 4.050% of those living in Abbeville.

There are five internet providers serving the Abbeville area, and 99.24% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Abbeville's five internet providers, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.

Top high-speed internet providers in Abbeville

The largest internet providers in Abbeville are Frontier, Spectrum, and West Carolina Communications bringing DSL and cable options to Abbeville.

DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Abbeville residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 100% of the area. Abbeville’s third most-available internet provider, West Carolina Communications, offers DSL to around 97% of Abbeville residents.

Frontier DSL internet

Provider
Frontier
Starting price*
$44.99/mo.
Max download speed

Varies

Max upload speed

2 Mbps

Average availability

98%

DSL from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in Abbeville covering 98% of the area.

DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Abbeville 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 significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Abbeville, $55.99.

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Spectrum cable internet

Provider
Spectrum
Starting price*
$49.99/mo.
Max download speed

1,000 Mbps**

(wireless speeds may vary)

Max upload speed

5 Mbps

Average availability

100%

Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Abbeville covering 100% of the area.

Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Abbeville residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.

Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Abbeville, $55.99.

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 Abbeville, $0.27.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in Abbeville. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Abbeville's providers, 394 Mbps.

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West Carolina Communications DSL internet

Provider

West Carolina Communications

Starting price*
$50/mo.
Max download speed

1,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

60 Mbps

Average availability

97%

DSL from West Carolina Communications offers broadband to nearly all households in Abbeville covering 97% of the area.

DSL internet from West Carolina Communications uses telephone lines in Abbeville 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 West Carolina Communications start at $50/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Abbeville, $55.99.

West Carolina Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 250 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Abbeville, $0.27.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, West Carolina Communications offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 60 Mbps in Abbeville. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Abbeville's providers, 394 Mbps.

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Internet coverage for rural areas

If you live in the heart of Abbeville, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Abbeville, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.

Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Abbeville and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Abbeville at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Abbeville at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Abbeville residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.

Internet provider frequently asked questions

Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in Abbeville with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps*. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Abbeville. The next fastest internet provider in Abbeville is West Carolina Communications, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 97% of the area.

Frontier offers the cheapest internet in Abbeville with plans starting at $44.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Abbeville, $55.99.

West Carolina Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Abbeville, covering 30% of the city.

According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.

There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.

The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.