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| Frontier | $54.99 | Varies | DSL | 66% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 |
300 - 1,000 Mbps
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Cable | 77% |
FTC Wireless 
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$29.95 | 4 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 98% |
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FTC Wireless
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$29.95 | 4 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 19% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
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$29.95 | 4 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 3.220% |
*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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 98.05%
2 providers - 77.40%
3 providers - 65.58%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 29560 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 29560 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 77% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 16% of those living in the 29560 ZIP code.
There are five internet providers serving the 29560 area, and 77.40% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 29560, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Spectrum | 133 Mbps | 11 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Lake City.
The largest internet providers serving the 29560 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 29560 ZIP code, covering 66% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 77% of the area. Lake City’s third most-available internet provider, FTC Wireless, offers DSL to around 98% of residents in the 29560 ZIP code.
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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 29560 ZIP code, covering 66% 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 Lake City, $53.98.
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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 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 most households in the 29560 ZIP code, covering 77% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 29560 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 Lake City, $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 Lake City, $0.62.
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 29560 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 77% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lake City's providers, 301 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 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 nearly all households in the 29560 ZIP code, covering 98% 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 Lake City, $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 Lake City, $0.62.
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 29560 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lake City's providers, 301 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 29560 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 29560 and the greater Lake City area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Lake City at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Lake City at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 29560 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Lake City may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Lake City DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in the 29560 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps*. These speeds are available to 77% of households in 29560. The next fastest internet provider in the 29560 ZIP code is FTC Wireless, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 98% of the area.
FTC Wireless offers the cheapest internet in the 29560 ZIP with service starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Lake City, $53.98.
FTC Wireless is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 29560 ZIP code, covering 19% of the city.
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.
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.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
*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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