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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 96% |
northland communications corp  | - | 25 - 960 Mbps | Cable | 86% |
| 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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 98.12%
2 providers - 85.40%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 98%, broadband coverage in Central 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 Central area will have access to DSL, which covers 97% of Central residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Central, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the Central area, and 85.40% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Central's four internet providers, prices start at $55 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Central are AT&T, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to Central.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Central residents, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Central’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Central 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 nearly all households in Central covering 96% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Central 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 lower than the average starting price for internet in Central, $63.33.
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, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Central, $3.96.
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 Central. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Central's providers, 37 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 Central covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Central 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Central, $63.33.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Central, $3.96.
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 Central. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Central's providers, 37 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 Central covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Central 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Central, $63.33.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Central, $3.96.
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 Central. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Central's providers, 37 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Central with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 96% of households in Central. The next fastest internet provider in Central is northland communications corp, offering download speeds up to 960 Mbps to 86% of the area.
AT&T offers the cheapest internet in Central with plans starting at $55/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Central, $63.33.
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.
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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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