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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 56% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 92% |
Hargray of Georgia  | $55.00 | 200 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 62% |
| Hargray of Georgia | $55.00 | 200 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.668% |
| 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 Feb 14, 2023.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 96.38%
2 providers - 90.00%
3 providers - 27.05%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 97%, broadband coverage in Laurel Bay 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 Laurel Bay area will have access to cable, which covers 97% of Laurel Bay residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 95% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 8.230% of those living in Laurel Bay.
There are five internet providers serving the Laurel Bay area, and 90.00% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Laurel Bay's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Laurel Bay are Xfinity, CenturyLink, and Hargray of Georgia bringing cable and DSL options to Laurel Bay.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to most Laurel Bay residents, covering 56% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 92% of the area. Laurel Bay’s third most-available internet provider, Hargray of Georgia, offers cable to around 62% of Laurel Bay residents.
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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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to about half of households in Laurel Bay covering 56% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Laurel Bay 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 Laurel Bay, $53.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Laurel Bay, $0.55.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Laurel Bay. These download speeds are available to 56% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Laurel Bay's providers, 72 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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Laurel Bay covering 92% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Laurel Bay 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Laurel Bay, $53.99.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Laurel Bay, $0.55.
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 Laurel Bay. These download speeds are available to 92% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Laurel Bay's providers, 72 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Hargray of Georgia offers broadband to most households in Laurel Bay covering 62% of the area.
Hargray of Georgia’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Laurel Bay residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Hargray of Georgia start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Laurel Bay, $53.99.
Hargray of Georgia customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.28 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Laurel Bay, $0.55.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Hargray of Georgia offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Laurel Bay. These download speeds are available to 62% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Laurel Bay's providers, 72 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Laurel Bay, you’ll likely have options from DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Laurel Bay, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Laurel Bay and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Laurel Bay at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Laurel Bay at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Laurel Bay residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Laurel Bay with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 56% of households in Laurel Bay. The next fastest internet provider in Laurel Bay is Hargray of Georgia, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 62% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Laurel Bay with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Laurel Bay, $53.99.
Hargray of Georgia is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Laurel Bay, covering 2.668% of the city.
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.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
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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