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Fort Mill, SC internet providers
*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 22, 2021.
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Broadband availability
12989
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 1.10%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Fort Mill 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 Fort Mill area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Fort Mill residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 54% of those living in Fort Mill.
There are four internet providers serving the Fort Mill area, and 1.10% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Fort Mill's four internet providers, prices start at $44.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Fort Mill
The largest internet providers in Fort Mill are Comporium bringing cable, DSL, and fiber-optic options to Fort Mill.
Cable internet from Comporium is available to nearly all Fort Mill residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Comporium, which covers 96% of the area. Fort Mill’s third most-available internet provider, Comporium, offers fiber-optic to around 54% of Fort Mill residents.
Comporium cable internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Feb 22, 2021.
Cable from Comporium offers broadband to all households in Fort Mill covering 99% of the area.
Comporium’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Fort Mill residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Comporium start at $54.94/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Fort Mill, $52.48.
Comporium customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 30 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.83 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Fort Mill, $0.64.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Comporium offers download speeds up to 400 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Fort Mill. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Fort Mill's providers, 439 Mbps.
Comporium DSL internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Feb 22, 2021.
DSL from Comporium offers broadband to nearly all households in Fort Mill covering 96% of the area.
DSL internet from Comporium uses telephone lines in Fort Mill 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 Comporium start at $54.94/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Fort Mill, $52.48.
Comporium customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 30 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.83 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Fort Mill, $0.64.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Comporium offers download speeds up to 19 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1.5 Mbps in Fort Mill. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Fort Mill's providers, 439 Mbps.
Comporium fiber-optic internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Feb 22, 2021.
Fiber-optic from Comporium offers broadband to about half of households in Fort Mill covering 54% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Comporium is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Fort Mill than other internet types.
Internet prices for Comporium start at $54.94/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Fort Mill, $52.48.
Comporium customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 30 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.83 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Fort Mill, $0.64.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Comporium offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Fort Mill. These download speeds are available to 54% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fort Mill's providers, 439 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you live in the heart of Fort Mill, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Fort Mill, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Fort Mill and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Fort Mill at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are about average in Fort Mill at $50/mo. for speeds up to 12 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Fort Mill residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Fort Mill?
Comporium is the fastest internet provider in Fort Mill with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 54% of households in Fort Mill. The next fastest internet provider in Fort Mill is Comporium, offering download speeds up to 400 Mbps to 99% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Fort Mill?
Spectrum offers the cheapest internet in Fort Mill with plans starting at $44.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Fort Mill, $52.48.
Is fiber internet available in Fort Mill?
Comporium is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Fort Mill, covering 54% of the city.
What’s a good speed for gaming?
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
Is cable or DSL better?
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.
What internet speeds do I get?
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
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