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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 Oct 13, 2021.
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Broadband availability
14198
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.83%
2 providers - 91.45%
3 providers - 30.40%
4+ providers - 3.90%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Ladson 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 Ladson area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Ladson residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 86% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 39% of those living in Ladson.
There are six internet providers serving the Ladson area, and 91.45% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Ladson's six internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Ladson
The largest internet providers in Ladson are AT&T and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Ladson.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most Ladson residents, covering 76% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 13% of the area. Ladson’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 99% of Ladson 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 Oct 13, 2021.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to most households in Ladson covering 76% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Ladson 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 Ladson, $42.99.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Ladson, $0.77.
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 Ladson. These download speeds are available to 76% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Ladson's providers, 275 Mbps.
AT&T fiber-optic 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 Oct 13, 2021.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to a limited number of households in Ladson covering 13% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from AT&T is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Ladson than other internet types.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $40/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Ladson, $42.99.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Ladson, $0.77.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Ladson. These download speeds are available to 13% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Ladson's providers, 275 Mbps.
Xfinity cable internet
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Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Ladson covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Ladson residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Ladson, $42.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.20 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Ladson, $0.77.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Ladson. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Ladson's providers, 275 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you live in the heart of Ladson, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Ladson, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Ladson and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Ladson at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Ladson at $50/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Ladson residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Ladson?
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Ladson with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 13% of households in Ladson. The next fastest internet provider in Ladson is WideOpenWest, offering download speeds up to 600 Mbps to 28% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Ladson?
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Ladson with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Ladson, $42.99.
Is fiber internet available in Ladson?
WideOpenWest is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Ladson, covering 28% of the city. AT&T also offers fiber internet in Ladson and is available to 13% of households.
Is cable or fiber internet better?
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%.
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.
Do I need a phone line for broadband?
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.
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