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Internet Providers in Sumter, South Carolina

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Home Internet in Sumter, SC
  • Provider
    • Spectrum
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Verizon
    • Hughesnet
    • Frontier
    • XNET WiFi
    • FTC
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 87.9%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 63.2%
  • 4. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 14.1%
  • 5. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Frontier
    Call For Details: (855) 915-4111
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 33.8%
  • 7. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 63.2%
  • 8. FTC
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 44.4%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Home Internet Summary in Sumter, SC

Spectrum delivers reliable and fast internet in Sumter, South Carolina, offering cable connections with speeds up to 1 Gbps. It starts at $49.99 per month and covers 87.90% of the area, which is impressive given that cable infrastructure covers only 34% of Sumter's region. This wide coverage ensures many residents can access high-speed internet.

Frontier, ranking second, provides a DSL connection with maximum speeds of 115 Mbps, starting at $64.99 per month. Coverage is limited to 33.80%, correlating with the city's DSL network reaching 47% of the area. Despite slower speeds and higher costs than Spectrum, Frontier serves as a viable option in areas with limited cable availability.

Viasat Internet and other satellite providers cover 100% of Sumter but generally have higher costs and variable speeds. Therefore, Spectrum and Frontier stand as better value choices for most consumers.

Best Internet Providers in Sumter, SC

The best internet providers in Sumter are Spectrum and FTC. Spectrum is the better option because it offers speeds up to 1 Gbps (wireless speeds may vary) on a cable network. It also offers bundles, the cheapest of which start at only $30 per month for the first 12 months. The provider’s services are accessible in 87.9 percent of Sumter.

FTC is also a top choice because it uses a fiber connection. Download speeds can reach the gigabits. However, FTC’s coverage is limited to about half of the city.

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
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • Frontier
  • XNET WiFi
  • FTC
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
87.94%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Sumter, 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 Sumter, SC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Sumter, SC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
47.4%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
88.5%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
34.150000000000006%

Internet Providers in Sumter, SC

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Spectrum $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 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
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Frontier $64.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 115 Mbps DSL
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
FTC $49.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 500 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, 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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