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Internet providers in 29440
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| Frontier | $27.99 | 6 - 24 Mbps | DSL | 91% |
| Spectrum | $44.99 | 60 - 100 Mbps | Cable | 88% |
| Southern Coastal Cable, LLC | - | - | Cable | 53% |
| Horry Telephone Cooperative, Inc. | - | - | Cable | 8.846% |
| Horry Telephone Cooperative, Inc. | - | - | Fiber-optic | 8.631% |
| Farmers Telephone Cooperative, Inc. (SC) | - | - | Fiber-optic | 0.580% |
| Farmers Telephone Cooperative, Inc. (SC) | - | - | DSL | 0.472% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50 | 12 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Farmers Telephone Cooperative, Inc. (SC) | - | - | 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 Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?29440 internet service at a glance
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 $27.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in 29440
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.
Frontier 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 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 $27.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Georgetown, $45.74.
Frontier customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 6 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.67 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Georgetown, $1.76.
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 about the same as the average max speeds from all Georgetown's providers, 44 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 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 $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Georgetown, $45.74.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 60 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.75 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Georgetown, $1.76.
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 slightly faster than the average max speeds from all Georgetown's providers, 44 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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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 $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Georgetown, $45.74.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Georgetown, $1.76.
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 about the same as the average max speeds from all Georgetown's providers, 44 Mbps.
Internet providers in 29440 frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in 29440?
Horry Telephone Cooperative, Inc. is the fastest internet provider in the 29440 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 8.631% of households in 29440. The next fastest internet provider in the 29440 ZIP code is Farmers Telephone Cooperative, Inc. (SC), offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 0.580% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in 29440?
Frontier offers the cheapest internet in the 29440 ZIP with service starting at $27.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Georgetown, $45.74.
Is fiber internet available in 29440?
Horry Telephone Cooperative, Inc. is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 29440 ZIP code, covering 8.631% of the city. Farmers Telephone Cooperative, Inc. (SC) also offers fiber internet in 29440 and is available to 0.580% of households.
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.
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What are my internet options?
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
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