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Internet Providers in Effingham, South Carolina

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Home Internet in Effingham, SC

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber, 5G Internet
    Availability: 19.9%
  • 2. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 80.5%
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 8.1%
  • Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 22.7%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 8.1%

Best Internet Providers in Effingham, SC

Spectrum dominates internet service in Effingham, South Carolina. With both cable and fiber connections, Spectrum covers around 80.50% of the area, offering a maximum download speed of 1 Gbps. This speed supports activities like streaming and gaming. At $49.99 per month, Spectrum balances speed and cost effectively, especially with its extensive fiber network ensuring reliable, high-speed connections.

Viasat Internet provides satellite connections with 100% coverage in Effingham, reaching even the most remote areas. While its maximum download speed is 150 Mbps, Viasat’s starting price is higher at $149.99 per month. Though not as fast as Spectrum, Viasat serves as a crucial option for residents without access to other connection types. Although Spectrum delivers better performance and value to those within its coverage, Viasat ensures universal availability.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Always ON
8.110000000000001%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • AT&T
  • Spectrum
80.5%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Effingham, SC

Provider Connection Types in Effingham, SC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Effingham, SC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
0.38999999999999996%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
81.16%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
11.77%

List of Internet Providers in Effingham, SC

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T Fiber, 5G Internet 5 Gbps
Spectrum Cable, Fiber 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Effingham, SC

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Fiber $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds vary, not g’td. Single devices wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. Fiber, 5G Internet
Spectrum $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
Viasat Internet $129.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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