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| Frontier | $54.99 | Varies | DSL | 91% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 88% |
Southern Coastal Cable  | - | - | Cable | 53% |
| Bluewave Communications | - | - | Cable | 8.850% |
| Bluewave Communications | - | - | Fiber-optic | 8.630% |
| FTC Wireless | $29.95 | 4 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.580% |
| FTC Wireless | $29.95 | 4 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 0.470% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| FTC Wireless | $29.95 | 4 - 1,000 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 Sep 23, 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 99%, 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 cable, which covers 91% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 87% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 38% 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 | Cable |
| 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 Sep 23, 2022.
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, $53.98.
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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 Sep 23, 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, $53.98.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 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, $0.62.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 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 faster 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 Sep 23, 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, $53.98.
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, $0.62.
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.
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in the 29440 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps*. These speeds are available to 88% 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 4.960% 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, $53.98.
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.
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.
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.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
*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
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