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Internet Providers in St. Helena Island, South Carolina

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Home Internet in St. Helena Island, SC

  • 1. Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 96.5%
  • 2. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    1.2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 87.4%
  • 3. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Sparklight
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 59.9%
  • 5. 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: 9%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 11%

Best Internet Providers in St. Helena Island, SC

Xfinity is a prime internet provider in Saint Helena Island, South Carolina. With a sturdy cable network, it delivers download speeds of up to 1.2 Gbps, covering roughly 87% of the island. Each month, customers can enjoy its services starting at a competitive rate of $35. Given its capacity for high-speed internet and impressive coverage, Xfinity is the preferred choice for bandwidth-hungry activities like gaming and streaming high-definition videos.

Viasat Internet and Hughesnet are also key providers on the island. Both deliver full island coverage with their satellite connection — an excellent option in areas where cable connections lack reliability. Though Viasat's maximum download speed is slightly lower at 30 Mbps, its plans start at a cost-effective monthly rate of $49.99. In a similar vein, Hughesnet's maximum download speed takes a slight dip to 25 Mbps, but also offers the same starting monthly fee. Both providers ensure reliable internet access, making them viable alternatives in places where establishing wired connections may be a challenge.

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
10.97%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Brightspeed
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Xfinity
  • Sparklight
87.42%

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Provider Connection Types in St. Helena Island, SC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in St. Helena Island, SC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
3.93%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
90.19%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
56.69%

List of Internet Providers in St. Helena Island, SC

Provider Type Top Speed
Brightspeed DSL, Fiber 940 Mbps
Xfinity Cable 1.2 Gbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Sparklight Cable, Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in St. Helena Island, SC

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Brightspeed $49/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1.2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Sparklight $29/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
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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