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| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 99% |
Windstream  | $19.99 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| Windstream | $75.00 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 6.940% |
| Windstream | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Wired | 1.520% |
| Comporium | $62.94 | 400 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 58% |
| CarolinaConnect Cooperative | $49.95 | 350 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 15% |
| Comporium | $62.94 | 400 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 11% |
| Comporium | $62.94 | 400 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 8.240% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| NTInet | $44.95 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 2.130% |
*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.
**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 - 99.52%
3 providers - 63.09%
4+ providers - 13.03%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 29072 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 29072 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 77% of those living in the 29072 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 29072 area, and 99.52% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 29072, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 2,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 29072 ZIP code are Spectrum, Windstream, and Comporium bringing cable, DSL, and fiber-optic options to the area.
Cable internet from Spectrum is available to nearly all in the 29072 ZIP code, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Windstream, which covers 100% of the area. Lexington’s third most-available internet provider, Comporium, offers fiber-optic to around 58% of residents in the 29072 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 Feb 14, 2023.
**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
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in the 29072 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 29072 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Lexington, $52.14.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lexington, $0.16.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in 29072 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lexington's providers, 344 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.
**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
DSL from Windstream offers broadband to all households in the 29072 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from Windstream 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 Windstream start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Lexington, $52.14.
Windstream customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.10 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lexington, $0.16.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Windstream offers download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 8 Mbps in 29072 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lexington's providers, 344 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.
**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
Fiber-optic from Comporium offers broadband to about half of households in the 29072 ZIP code, covering 58% 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 29072 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for Comporium start at $62.94/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Lexington, $52.14.
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 Lexington, $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 29072 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 58% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lexington's providers, 344 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 29072 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 29072 and the greater Lexington area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Lexington at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Lexington at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 29072 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Lexington may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Lexington DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Windstream is the fastest internet provider in the 29072 ZIP code with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 29072. The next fastest internet provider in the 29072 ZIP code is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 6.940% of the area.
Windstream offers the cheapest internet in the 29072 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Lexington, $52.14.
Comporium is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 29072 ZIP code, covering 58% of the city. CarolinaConnect Cooperative also offers fiber internet in 29072 and is available to 15% of households.
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 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.
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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