*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 - 100%
2 providers - 3.21%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 29720 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 29720 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 90% 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 28% of those living in the 29720 ZIP code.
There are four internet providers serving the 29720 area, and 3.21% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among four internet providers in 29720, prices start at $49.99 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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| Spectrum | 81 Mbps | 34 Mbps | Cable |
| Viasat | 10 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Lancaster.
The largest internet providers serving the 29720 ZIP code are Comporium bringing DSL, cable, and fiber-optic options to the area.
DSL internet from Comporium is available to nearly all in the 29720 ZIP code, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Comporium, which covers 86% of the area. Lancaster’s third most-available internet provider, Comporium, offers fiber-optic to around 11% of residents in the 29720 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 Comporium offers broadband to all households in the 29720 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from Comporium 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 Comporium start at $62.94/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Lancaster, $61.98.
Comporium customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 400 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.16 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lancaster, $0.16.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Comporium offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1.5 Mbps in 29720 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lancaster's providers, 442 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.
Cable from Comporium offers broadband to nearly all households in the 29720 ZIP code, covering 86% of the area.
Comporium’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 29720 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Comporium start at $62.94/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Lancaster, $61.98.
Comporium customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 400 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.16 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lancaster, $0.16.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Comporium offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 29720 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 86% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lancaster's providers, 442 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.
Fiber-optic from Comporium offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 29720 ZIP code, covering 11% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Comporium is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 29720 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for Comporium start at $62.94/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Lancaster, $61.98.
Comporium customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 400 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.16 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lancaster, $0.16.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Comporium offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in 29720 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 11% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lancaster's providers, 442 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 29720 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 29720 and the greater Lancaster area. HughesNet starting prices are about average in Lancaster at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Lancaster at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 29720 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in the 29720 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps*. These speeds are available to 3.210% of households in 29720. The next fastest internet provider in the 29720 ZIP code is Comporium, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Spectrum offers the cheapest internet in the 29720 ZIP with service starting at $49.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Lancaster, $61.98.
Comporium is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 29720 ZIP code, covering 11% of the city.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
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.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
*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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