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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 96% |
northland communications corp  | - | 25 - 960 Mbps | Cable | 95% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*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.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.56%
2 providers - 94.54%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in the 29646 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 29646 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 97% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 94% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 41% of those living in the 29646 ZIP code.
There are four internet providers serving the 29646 area, and 94.54% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among four internet providers in 29646, prices start at $50 and available download speeds reach up to 960 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| CenturyLink | 96 Mbps | 48 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Greenwood.
The largest internet providers serving the 29646 ZIP code are CenturyLink, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all in the 29646 ZIP code, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Greenwood’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 29646 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 CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in the 29646 ZIP code, covering 96% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink 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 CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Greenwood, $61.66.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Greenwood, $3.85.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in 29646 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Greenwood's providers, 39 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 29646 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 29646 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Greenwood, $61.66.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Greenwood, $3.85.
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 29646 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Greenwood's providers, 39 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.
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in the 29646 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 29646 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 Viasat start at $69.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Greenwood, $61.66.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Greenwood, $3.85.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in 29646 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Greenwood's providers, 39 Mbps.
northland communications corp is the fastest internet provider in the 29646 ZIP code with download speeds up to 960 Mbps. These speeds are available to 95% of households in 29646. The next fastest internet provider in the 29646 ZIP code is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 96% of the area.
CenturyLink offers the cheapest internet in the 29646 ZIP with service starting at $50/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Greenwood, $61.66.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
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.
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.
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.
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