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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 Oct 13, 2021.
Need help?Tega Cay internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
8175
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 5.21%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Tega Cay 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 Tega Cay area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Tega Cay 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 46% of those living in Tega Cay.
There are four internet providers serving the Tega Cay area, and 5.21% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Tega Cay'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 Tega Cay
The largest internet providers in Tega Cay are Comporium bringing cable, DSL, and fiber-optic options to Tega Cay.
Cable internet from Comporium is available to nearly all Tega Cay residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Comporium, which covers 100% of the area. Tega Cay’s third most-available internet provider, Comporium, offers fiber-optic to around 46% of Tega Cay residents.
Comporium 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 Comporium offers broadband to all households in Tega Cay covering 100% of the area.
Comporium’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Tega Cay residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Comporium start at $54.94/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Tega Cay, $52.48.
Comporium customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 30 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.83 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Tega Cay, $0.64.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Comporium offers download speeds up to 400 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Tega Cay. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Tega Cay's providers, 437 Mbps.
Comporium 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 Comporium offers broadband to all households in Tega Cay covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from Comporium uses telephone lines in Tega Cay 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 Comporium start at $54.94/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Tega Cay, $52.48.
Comporium customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 30 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.83 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Tega Cay, $0.64.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Comporium offers download speeds up to 11 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Tega Cay. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Tega Cay's providers, 437 Mbps.
Comporium 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 Comporium offers broadband to about half of households in Tega Cay covering 46% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Comporium is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Tega Cay than other internet types.
Internet prices for Comporium start at $54.94/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Tega Cay, $52.48.
Comporium customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 30 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.83 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Tega Cay, $0.64.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Comporium offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Tega Cay. These download speeds are available to 46% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Tega Cay's providers, 437 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you live in the heart of Tega Cay, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Tega Cay, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Tega Cay and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Tega Cay at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are about average in Tega Cay at $50/mo. for speeds up to 12 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Tega Cay 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 Tega Cay?
Comporium is the fastest internet provider in Tega Cay with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 46% of households in Tega Cay. The next fastest internet provider in Tega Cay is Comporium, offering download speeds up to 400 Mbps to 100% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Tega Cay?
Spectrum offers the cheapest internet in Tega Cay with plans starting at $44.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Tega Cay, $52.48.
Is fiber internet available in Tega Cay?
Comporium is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Tega Cay, covering 46% of the city.
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.
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