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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 93% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 4.990% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| WOW! | $29.99 | 200 - 1,200 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 77% |
| WOW! | $29.99 | 200 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 76% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 99.00%
3 providers - 78.49%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 29412 ZIP code is comparable to the rest of South Carolina - 97%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 29412 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 45% of those living in the 29412 ZIP code.
There are five internet providers serving the 29412 area, and 99.00% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 29412, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 29412 ZIP code are AT&T, Xfinity, and WOW! bringing DSL, cable, and fiber-optic options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 29412 ZIP code, covering 93% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. Charleston’s third most-available internet provider, WOW!, offers fiber-optic to around 77% of residents in the 29412 ZIP code.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in the 29412 ZIP code, covering 93% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Charleston, $49.99.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Charleston, $0.49.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 29412 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Charleston's providers, 495 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in the 29412 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 29412 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Charleston, $49.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Charleston, $0.49.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 29412 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Charleston's providers, 495 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Fiber-optic from WOW! offers broadband to most households in the 29412 ZIP code, covering 77% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from WOW! is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 29412 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for WOW! start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Charleston, $49.99.
WOW! customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.15 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Charleston, $0.49.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, WOW! offers download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in 29412 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 77% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Charleston's providers, 495 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 29412 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 29412 and the greater Charleston area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Charleston at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Charleston at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 29412 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 29412 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 93% of households in 29412. The next fastest internet provider in the 29412 ZIP code is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 4.990% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 29412 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Charleston, $49.99.
WOW! is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 29412 ZIP code, covering 77% of the city. AT&T also offers fiber internet in 29412 and is available to 4.990% of households.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
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