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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 4.971% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 83% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.077% |
Hargray of Georgia  | $55.00 | 200 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 93% |
| Hargray of Georgia | $55.00 | 200 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 7.137% |
| Hargray of Georgia | $55.00 | 200 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 0.058% |
| 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.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.67%
2 providers - 96.25%
3 providers - 1.74%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Beaufort 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 Beaufort area will have access to cable, which covers 98% of Beaufort residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 19% of the area. No DSL providers are currently available in Beaufort, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are five internet providers serving the Beaufort area, and 96.25% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Beaufort's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Beaufort are CenturyLink, Hargray of Georgia, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Beaufort.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to most Beaufort residents, covering 83% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Hargray of Georgia, which covers 93% of the area. Beaufort’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Beaufort 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 CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Beaufort covering 83% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Beaufort 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 CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Beaufort, $53.99.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Beaufort, $0.38.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in Beaufort. These download speeds are available to 83% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Beaufort's providers, 94 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.
Cable from Hargray of Georgia offers broadband to nearly all households in Beaufort covering 93% of the area.
Hargray of Georgia’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Beaufort residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Hargray of Georgia start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Beaufort, $53.99.
Hargray of Georgia customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.28 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Beaufort, $0.38.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Hargray of Georgia offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Beaufort. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Beaufort's providers, 94 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 Beaufort covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Beaufort 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 significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Beaufort, $53.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Beaufort, $0.38.
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 Beaufort. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Beaufort's providers, 94 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Beaufort with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 4.971% of households in Beaufort. The next fastest internet provider in Beaufort is Hargray of Georgia, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 93% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Beaufort with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Beaufort, $53.99.
Hargray of Georgia is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Beaufort, covering 7.137% of the city. CenturyLink also offers fiber internet in Beaufort and is available to 0.077% of households.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
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.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
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