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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
northland communications corp  | - | 25 - 960 Mbps | Cable | 89% |
| 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 - 99.18%
2 providers - 88.93%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Edgefield 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 Edgefield area will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of Edgefield residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Edgefield, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the Edgefield area, and 88.93% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Edgefield's four internet providers, prices start at $55 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Edgefield are AT&T, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to Edgefield.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Edgefield residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Edgefield’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Edgefield 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 all households in Edgefield covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Edgefield 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 Edgefield, $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 Edgefield, $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 0.768 Mbps in Edgefield. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Edgefield's providers, 18 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 Edgefield covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Edgefield 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 Edgefield, $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 Edgefield, $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 Edgefield. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Edgefield's providers, 18 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 Edgefield covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Edgefield 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 Edgefield, $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 Edgefield, $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 Edgefield. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Edgefield's providers, 18 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Edgefield with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Edgefield. The next fastest internet provider in Edgefield is northland communications corp, offering download speeds up to 960 Mbps to 89% of the area.
AT&T offers the cheapest internet in Edgefield with plans starting at $55/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Edgefield, $63.33.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to 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.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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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