*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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.38%
2 providers - 85.98%
3 providers - 4.16%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 95%, broadband coverage in Aiken 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 Aiken area will have access to DSL, which covers 93% of Aiken residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 48% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 26% of those living in Aiken.
There are five internet providers serving the Aiken area, and 85.98% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Aiken's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Aiken are AT&T, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to Aiken.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most Aiken residents, covering 68% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Aiken’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Aiken 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 AT&T offers broadband to most households in Aiken covering 68% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Aiken 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 AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Aiken, $54.99.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Aiken, $2.04.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Aiken. These download speeds are available to 68% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Aiken's providers, 316 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Aiken covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Aiken where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Aiken, $54.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Aiken, $2.04.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Aiken. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Aiken's providers, 316 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.
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in Aiken covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Aiken where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for Viasat start at $69.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Aiken, $54.99.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Aiken, $2.04.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Aiken. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Aiken's providers, 316 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Aiken with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 68% of households in Aiken. The next fastest internet provider in Aiken is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 5.460% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Aiken with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Aiken, $54.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Aiken, covering 5.460% 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.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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