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Internet Providers in
Rains, SC

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Home Internet in Rains, SC
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • EarthLink
    • Hughesnet
    • Horry Telephone Cooperative
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 71.7%
  • 3. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Horry Telephone Cooperative
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

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
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
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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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 $79.99/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
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 $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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