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Internet providers in Fountain Inn, SC
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Fountain Inn, SC internet providers
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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. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?Fountain Inn internet service at a glance
At 98%, broadband coverage in Fountain Inn 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 Fountain Inn area will have access to cable, which covers 98% of Fountain Inn residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 6.380% of those living in Fountain Inn.
There are five internet providers serving the Fountain Inn area, and 97.59% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Fountain Inn's five internet providers, prices start at $27.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Fountain Inn
The largest internet providers in Fountain Inn are AT&T, Spectrum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Fountain Inn.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Fountain Inn residents, covering 93% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 98% of the area. Fountain Inn’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Fountain Inn residents.
AT&T 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 Jun 1, 2020.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Fountain Inn covering 93% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Fountain Inn 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 $30/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Fountain Inn, $42.59.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.30 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Fountain Inn, $0.70.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 75 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Fountain Inn. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Fountain Inn's providers, 285 Mbps.
Spectrum 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 Jun 1, 2020.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to nearly all households in Fountain Inn covering 98% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Fountain Inn residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Fountain Inn, $42.59.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 60 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.75 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Fountain Inn, $0.70.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Fountain Inn. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Fountain Inn's providers, 285 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite 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 Jun 1, 2020.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Fountain Inn covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Fountain Inn 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 $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Fountain Inn, $42.59.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Fountain Inn, $0.70.
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 Fountain Inn. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Fountain Inn's providers, 285 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Fountain Inn?
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Fountain Inn with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 6.381% of households in Fountain Inn. The next fastest internet provider in Fountain Inn is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 300 Mbps to 98% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Fountain Inn?
Frontier offers the cheapest internet in Fountain Inn with plans starting at $27.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Fountain Inn, $42.59.
Is fiber internet available in Fountain Inn?
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Fountain Inn, covering 6.381% of the city.
Why aren’t there more internet options?
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.
How do I change internet providers?
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.
Do I need a new modem for fiber 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.
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