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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 2.653% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 84% |
Hargray of Georgia  | $55.00 | 200 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 85% |
| Hargray of Georgia | $55.00 | 200 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 14% |
| 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 - 92.58%
2 providers - 80.71%
3 providers - 2.65%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Port Royal 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 Port Royal area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Port Royal residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 88% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 33% of those living in Port Royal.
There are five internet providers serving the Port Royal area, and 80.71% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Port Royal's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Port Royal are CenturyLink and Hargray of Georgia bringing DSL, cable, and fiber-optic options to Port Royal.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to most Port Royal residents, covering 84% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Hargray of Georgia, which covers 85% of the area. Port Royal’s third most-available internet provider, Hargray of Georgia, offers fiber-optic to around 14% of Port Royal 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.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Port Royal covering 84% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Port Royal 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 Port Royal, $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 Port Royal, $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 Port Royal. These download speeds are available to 84% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Port Royal's providers, 45 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 nearly all households in Port Royal covering 85% of the area.
Hargray of Georgia’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Port Royal 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 Port Royal, $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 Port Royal, $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 Port Royal. These download speeds are available to 85% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Port Royal's providers, 45 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.
Fiber-optic from Hargray of Georgia offers broadband to a limited number of households in Port Royal covering 14% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Hargray of Georgia is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Port Royal than other internet types.
Internet prices for Hargray of Georgia start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Port Royal, $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 Port Royal, $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 5 Mbps in Port Royal. These download speeds are available to 14% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Port Royal's providers, 45 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Port Royal, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Port Royal, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Port Royal and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Port Royal at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Port Royal at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Port Royal residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Port Royal with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 2.653% of households in Port Royal. The next fastest internet provider in Port Royal is Hargray of Georgia, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 85% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Port Royal with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Port Royal, $53.99.
Hargray of Georgia is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Port Royal, covering 14% of the city.
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.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
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%.
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