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Internet Providers in Ruby, South Carolina

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Home Internet in Ruby, SC

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Sandhill Telephone Cooperative
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 49.5%
  • 4. RiverNet Connect
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 76%
  • 5. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Ruby, SC

In Ruby, South Carolina, Viasat Internet dominates as the top provider. Viasat offers a satellite connection with 100% coverage and a maximum download speed of 150 Mbps. Though it starts at a higher price of $149.99 per month, its coverage ensures all residents have internet access, which is crucial where wired options are limited.

HughesNet and Starlink also serve as solid alternatives. HughesNet provides 100% coverage with a satellite connection and offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps at a starting price of $49.99 per month. Starlink delivers the highest download speed at 220 Mbps, also with complete coverage, and starts at $120 per month. Despite lacking fiber and having limited DSL (41%) and cable (74%) availability, these satellite providers offer reliable and scalable internet for Ruby's residents.

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
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Sandhill Telephone Cooperative
  • RiverNet Connect
76%

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Provider Connection Types in Ruby, SC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Ruby, SC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
41%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
74.5%

List of Internet Providers in Ruby, SC

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Sandhill Telephone Cooperative DSL, Fiber 1 Gbps
RiverNet Connect Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Ruby, SC

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $149.99/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
Sandhill Telephone Cooperative $34.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
RiverNet Connect $59.95/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

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