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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 95% |
Hargray of Georgia  | $55.00 | 200 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 83% |
| Hargray of Georgia | $55.00 | 200 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.162% |
| 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 - 98.22%
2 providers - 82.79%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 83%, broadband coverage in Ridgeland is slightly lower than the rest of South Carolina - 97%, and slightly lower than broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Ridgeland area will have access to cable, which covers 76% of Ridgeland residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 38% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 17% of those living in Ridgeland.
There are four internet providers serving the Ridgeland area, and 82.79% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Ridgeland's four internet providers, prices start at $50 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Ridgeland are CenturyLink, Hargray of Georgia, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Ridgeland.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Ridgeland residents, covering 95% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Hargray of Georgia, which covers 83% of the area. Ridgeland’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Ridgeland 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 Ridgeland covering 95% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Ridgeland 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 lower than the average starting price for internet in Ridgeland, $60.00.
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 Ridgeland, $0.54.
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 Ridgeland. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Ridgeland's providers, 58 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 Ridgeland covering 83% of the area.
Hargray of Georgia’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Ridgeland 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 lower than the average starting price for internet in Ridgeland, $60.00.
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 Ridgeland, $0.54.
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 Ridgeland. These download speeds are available to 83% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Ridgeland's providers, 58 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Ridgeland covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Ridgeland where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Ridgeland, $60.00.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Ridgeland, $0.54.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Ridgeland. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Ridgeland's providers, 58 Mbps.
Hargray of Georgia is the fastest internet provider in Ridgeland with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 83% of households in Ridgeland. The next fastest internet provider in Ridgeland is Hargray of Georgia, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 0.162% of the area.
CenturyLink offers the cheapest internet in Ridgeland with plans starting at $50/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Ridgeland, $60.00.
Hargray of Georgia is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Ridgeland, covering 0.162% of the city.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
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