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Internet providers in Socastee, SC
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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. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?Socastee internet service at a glance
At 100%, broadband coverage in Socastee 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 Socastee area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Socastee residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 84% of those living in Socastee.
There are four internet providers serving the Socastee area, and 100% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Socastee's four internet providers, prices start at $44.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Socastee
The largest internet providers in Socastee are Spectrum, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to Socastee.
Cable internet from Spectrum is available to nearly all Socastee residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Socastee’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Socastee residents.
Spectrum cable internet
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Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Socastee covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Socastee residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $44.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Socastee, $51.66.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 60 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.75 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Socastee, $1.61.
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 Socastee. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly faster than the average max speeds from all Socastee's providers, 50 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite 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 Jun 1, 2020.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Socastee covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Socastee 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 $59.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Socastee, $51.66.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Socastee, $1.61.
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 Socastee. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Socastee's providers, 50 Mbps.
Viasat satellite internet
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Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in Socastee covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Socastee 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 Viasat start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Socastee, $51.66.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.17 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Socastee, $1.61.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Socastee. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Socastee's providers, 50 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Socastee?
Horry Telephone Cooperative, Inc. is the fastest internet provider in Socastee with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 84% of households in Socastee. The next fastest internet provider in Socastee is Horry Telephone Cooperative, Inc., offering download speeds up to 300 Mbps to 81% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Socastee?
Spectrum offers the cheapest internet in Socastee with plans starting at $44.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Socastee, $51.66.
Is fiber internet available in Socastee?
Horry Telephone Cooperative, Inc. is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Socastee, covering 84% of the city.
How do I change internet providers?
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
What are my internet options?
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
Is my internet speed being throttled?
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
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