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Internet providers in Little River, SC
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Little River, SC internet providers
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| Frontier | $27.99 | 6 - 30 Mbps | DSL | 86% |
| Frontier | $27.99 | 6 - 30 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 7.984% |
| Spectrum | $44.99 | 200 - 100 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Bluewave Communications  | $49.95 | 500 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 81% |
| Bluewave Communications | $49.95 | 500 - 300 Mbps | Cable | 78% |
| Bluewave Communications | $49.95 | 500 - 30 Mbps | DSL | 61% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 25 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 Oct 13, 2021.
Need help?Little River internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
8985
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 98.29%
3 providers - 77.35%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Little River 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 Little River area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Little River residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 81% of those living in Little River.
There are five internet providers serving the Little River area, and 98.29% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Little River's five internet providers, prices start at $27.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Little River
The largest internet providers in Little River are Frontier, Spectrum, and Bluewave Communications bringing DSL, cable, and fiber-optic options to Little River.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Little River residents, covering 86% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 100% of the area. Little River’s third most-available internet provider, Bluewave Communications, offers fiber-optic to around 81% of Little River residents.
Frontier 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 Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in Little River covering 86% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Little River 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 Frontier start at $27.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Little River, $46.58.
Frontier customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 6 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.67 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Little River, $0.13.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Frontier offers download speeds up to 30 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps in Little River. These download speeds are available to 86% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Little River's providers, 308 Mbps.
Spectrum cable 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.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Little River covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Little River residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Little River, $46.58.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.22 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Little River, $0.13.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Little River. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Little River's providers, 308 Mbps.
Bluewave Communications 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 Bluewave Communications offers broadband to nearly all households in Little River covering 81% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Bluewave Communications is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Little River than other internet types.
Internet prices for Bluewave Communications start at $49.95/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Little River, $46.58.
Bluewave Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 500 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 Little River, $0.13.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Bluewave Communications offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 500 Mbps in Little River. These download speeds are available to 81% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Little River's providers, 308 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you live in the heart of Little River, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Little River, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Little River and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Little River at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are about average in Little River at $50/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Little River 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 Little River?
Bluewave Communications is the fastest internet provider in Little River with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 81% of households in Little River. The next fastest internet provider in Little River is Bluewave Communications, offering download speeds up to 300 Mbps to 78% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Little River?
Frontier offers the cheapest internet in Little River with plans starting at $27.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Little River, $46.58.
Is fiber internet available in Little River?
Bluewave Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Little River, covering 81% of the city. Frontier also offers fiber internet in Little River and is available to 7.984% of households.
What’s a good speed for gaming?
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.
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.
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.
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