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Find internet providers serving the 29440 area. Compare plan pricing and speeds from fiber-optic, cable and DSL providers.
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| Frontier | $54.99 | - | DSL | 91% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300-1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 88% |
Southern Coastal Cable  | - | 5 - 13 Mbps | Cable | 53% |
| Bluewave Communications | - | 75 - 50 Mbps | Cable | 8.850% |
| Bluewave Communications | - | 75 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 8.630% |
| FTC Wireless | $29.95 | 4 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.580% |
| FTC Wireless | $29.95 | 4 - 50 Mbps | DSL | 0.470% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $64.99 | 12 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| FTC Wireless | $29.95 | 4 - 4 Mbps | Wireless | 4.960% |
*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 Aug 11, 2022.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 98.45%
2 providers - 84.95%
3 providers - 58.79%
4+ providers - 3.45%
Source: FCC
At 98%, broadband coverage in the 29440 ZIP code 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 29440 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 92% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 90% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 9.210% of those living in the 29440 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 29440 area, and 84.95% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 29440, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| HughesNet | 3 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
| Bluewave Communications | 169 Mbps | 20 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| Spectrum | 139 Mbps | 11 Mbps | Cable |
| Frontier | 7 Mbps | 1 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Georgetown.
The largest internet providers serving the 29440 ZIP code are Frontier, Spectrum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all in the 29440 ZIP code, covering 91% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 88% of the area. Georgetown’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 29440 ZIP code.
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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 Aug 11, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in the 29440 ZIP code, covering 91% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines 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 Frontier start at $54.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Georgetown, $52.98.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Frontier offers download speeds up to 24 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in 29440 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 91% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Georgetown's providers, 301 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 Aug 11, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to nearly all households in the 29440 ZIP code, covering 88% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 29440 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Georgetown, $52.98.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 1,000 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Georgetown, $0.61.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in 29440 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 88% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Georgetown's providers, 301 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 Aug 11, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 29440 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 29440 ZIP 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 Georgetown, $52.98.
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 Georgetown, $0.61.
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 29440 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Georgetown's providers, 301 Mbps.
Bluewave Communications is the fastest internet provider in the 29440 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 8.630% of households in 29440. The next fastest internet provider in the 29440 ZIP code is FTC Wireless, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 0.580% of the area.
FTC Wireless offers the cheapest internet in the 29440 ZIP with service starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Georgetown, $52.98.
Bluewave Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 29440 ZIP code, covering 8.630% of the city. FTC Wireless also offers fiber internet in 29440 and is available to 0.580% of households.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
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