Compare 29150 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Sumter – 148 Mbps
SC – 121 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Sumter – 54 Mbps
SC – 46 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Sumter.
Internet providers in 29150
Internet providers in your area
29150 internet providers
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| Frontier | $54.99 | Varies | DSL | 63% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 100% |
FTC Wireless  | $29.95 | 4 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 72% |
| FTC Wireless | $29.95 | 4 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 27% |
| 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 Sep 23, 2022.
**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.
Need help?29150 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
25348
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 97.77%
3 providers - 43.77%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 29150 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 29150 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 92% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 27% of those living in the 29150 ZIP code.
There are five internet providers serving the 29150 area, and 97.77% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 29150, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Sumter
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Frontier | 3 Mbps | 0 Mbps | DSL |
| Spectrum | 107 Mbps | 10 Mbps | Cable |
| HughesNet | 22 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Sumter.
Top high-speed internet providers in 29150
The largest internet providers serving the 29150 ZIP code are Frontier, Spectrum, and FTC Wireless bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to most in the 29150 ZIP code, covering 63% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 100% of the area. Sumter’s third most-available internet provider, FTC Wireless, offers DSL to around 72% of residents in the 29150 ZIP code.
Frontier DSL internet
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to most households in the 29150 ZIP code, covering 63% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier 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 Frontier start at $54.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Sumter, $53.98.
Spectrum cable internet
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
**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 29150 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 29150 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 Sumter, $53.98.
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 Sumter, $0.63.
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 29150 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sumter's providers, 297 Mbps.
FTC Wireless DSL internet
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
**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 FTC Wireless offers broadband to most households in the 29150 ZIP code, covering 72% of the area.
DSL internet from FTC Wireless 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 FTC Wireless start at $29.95/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Sumter, $53.98.
FTC Wireless customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 4 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $7.49 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Sumter, $0.63.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, FTC Wireless offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in 29150 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 72% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sumter's providers, 297 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 29150 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 29150 and the greater Sumter area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Sumter at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Sumter at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 29150 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet providers in 29150 frequently asked questions
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in the 29150 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps*. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 29150. The next fastest internet provider in the 29150 ZIP code is FTC Wireless, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 72% of the area.
FTC Wireless offers the cheapest internet in the 29150 ZIP with service starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Sumter, $53.98.
FTC Wireless is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 29150 ZIP code, covering 27% of the city.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
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.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
*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
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