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Internet Providers in Rains, South Carolina

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Home Internet in Rains, SC
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • Hughesnet
    • Horry Telephone Cooperative
    • Starlink
    • EarthLink
    • Select All
  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Horry Telephone Cooperative
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 71.7%

Best Internet Providers in Rains, SC

In Rains, South Carolina, Viasat Internet stands out as the top provider, offering satellite connections with full coverage at 100%. Viasat delivers the fastest internet in the area, boasting a maximum download speed of 150 Mbps. At $149.99 per month, Viasat's service is the priciest but provides extensive coverage and high speed benefits.

EarthLink 5G Home Internet ranks second, utilizing 5G technology to cover 71.70% of the community. This provider offers speeds up to 100 Mbps with a starting price of $39.95 per month. Despite its affordability, EarthLink's service doesn't reach the entire community, leaving some residents without access.

Other providers, like HughesNet, offer satellite connections with 100% coverage but lower speeds and varying prices. In Rains, SC, satellite services are popular due to their comprehensive reach. However, residents within EarthLink's coverage might prefer its budget-friendly 5G service.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
  • EarthLink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Horry Telephone Cooperative
100%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Rains, South Carolina

Looking for internet providers near you? This map can help. Use the drop-down menu to select an internet provider in your area, then enter your address into the address bar. The map will show your neighborhood and overlay the internet provider's availability by address, so that you can see which providers are available exactly where you live. You can also use the map to find internet store locations near you — just toggle the switch to "stores" and choose a provider in your area from the drop down menu to see exactly where that ISP's local stores are.

Provider Connection Types in Rains, SC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Rains, SC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
71.67%

Internet Providers in Rains, SC

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Horry Telephone Cooperative $49.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 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

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