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Internet Providers in Beaufort, South Carolina

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Home Internet in Beaufort, SC

  • 1. Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 85.7%
  • 2. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    1.2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 33.4%
    Beaufort speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. Sparklight
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 97.2%
  • 6. 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: 9.4%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 28.6%

Home Internet Summary in Beaufort, SC

Xfinity stands out in Beaufort, South Carolina, with its cable internet services. Offering a maximum download speed of 1.2 Gbps, plans start at $30 per month and cover 33.40% of the city. Xfinity suits users who need high-speed internet for 4K streaming or online gaming, though its coverage is less extensive than some providers.

Brightspeed, using DSL, ranks second in Beaufort's internet market. It offers speeds up to 80 Mbps with plans starting at $50 per month and covers 93.50% of the city, making it the most widely available provider. Despite lower speeds compared to Xfinity, its broad coverage guarantees stable and reliable service for most residents. Beaufort's diverse internet options, including DSL and satellite, ensure connectivity even in remote areas.

Best Internet Providers in Beaufort, SC

The best internet provider in Beaufort is Sparklight. With its wide availability covering 97.2 percent of Beaufort and download speeds up to 1 Gbps, the provider delivers high-quality internet services. Sparklight features affordable internet-only plans starting at $29 per month.

If you’re looking for a slightly faster connection and the option to bundle internet services with TV or phone, Xfinity does provide limited availability in Beaufort. While it covers only 33.4 percent of residents, the provider boasts speeds up to 1.2 Gbps and features bundles starting at per month.

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
28.549999999999997%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Brightspeed
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Xfinity
  • Sparklight
97.22%

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Provider Connection Types in Beaufort, SC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Beaufort, SC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
18.63%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
99.5%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
97.55%

List of Internet Providers in Beaufort, SC

Provider Type Top Speed
Brightspeed DSL, Fiber 940 Mbps
Xfinity Cable 1.2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
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 Beaufort, 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
Viasat Internet $129.99/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
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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