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| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 81% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
Palmetto Rural Telephone Cooperative  | $59.95 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 87% |
| Palmetto Rural Telephone Cooperative | $59.95 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 20% |
| WOW! | $29.99 | 200 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 1.119% |
| WOW! | $29.99 | 200 - 1,200 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.119% |
| 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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 99.92%
3 providers - 80.51%
4+ providers - 0.77%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Walterboro 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 Walterboro area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Walterboro residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 86% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 59% of those living in Walterboro.
There are six internet providers serving the Walterboro area, and 99.92% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Walterboro's six internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Walterboro are Frontier, Xfinity, and Palmetto Rural Telephone Cooperative bringing DSL and cable options to Walterboro.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to most Walterboro residents, covering 81% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 99% of the area. Walterboro’s third most-available internet provider, Palmetto Rural Telephone Cooperative, offers DSL to around 87% of Walterboro 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 Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in Walterboro covering 81% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Walterboro 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 $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Walterboro, $49.98.
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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 Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Walterboro covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Walterboro residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Walterboro, $49.98.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Walterboro, $0.47.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Walterboro. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Walterboro's providers, 465 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.
DSL from Palmetto Rural Telephone Cooperative offers broadband to nearly all households in Walterboro covering 87% of the area.
DSL internet from Palmetto Rural Telephone Cooperative uses telephone lines in Walterboro 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 Palmetto Rural Telephone Cooperative start at $59.95/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Walterboro, $49.98.
Palmetto Rural Telephone Cooperative customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Walterboro, $0.47.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Palmetto Rural Telephone Cooperative offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 250 Mbps in Walterboro. These download speeds are available to 87% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Walterboro's providers, 465 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Walterboro, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Walterboro, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Walterboro and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Walterboro at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Walterboro at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Walterboro residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Walterboro with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Walterboro. The next fastest internet provider in Walterboro is WOW!, offering download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps to 1.119% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Walterboro with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Walterboro, $49.98.
Palmetto Rural Telephone Cooperative is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Walterboro, covering 20% of the city. WOW! also offers fiber internet in Walterboro and is available to 1.119% of households.
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.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
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.
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