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Internet Providers in Nichols, South Carolina

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Home Internet in Nichols, SC

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    225 Mbps
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    Connection: IPBB, 5G Internet
    Availability: 11.3%
  • 2. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 21.7%
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    72 - 245 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 45.7%
  • 5. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 11.3%
  • Horry Telephone Cooperative
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber, Cable
    Availability: 54.6%
  • 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: 15.8%

Best Internet Providers in Nichols, SC

In Nichols, South Carolina, Viasat Internet serves as the primary provider with a satellite connection that covers 100% of the town. This ensures every resident has access to the internet. Viasat offers a maximum download speed of 150 Mbps at a starting price of $149.99 per month. This price is higher but guarantees a consistent connection throughout Nichols, making it a solid choice for those needing reliable coverage.

HughesNet also provides a satellite connection with full coverage. It offers a maximum download speed of 100 Mbps at a more affordable $49.99 per month. This makes HughesNet a strong option for budget-conscious consumers. Both Viasat and HughesNet guarantee complete area coverage, making them the only providers to do so.

For alternative connections, Spectrum offers cable and fiber plans with speeds up to 1 Gbps, but these are available to only 21.70% of Nichols. This limited availability means most residents will likely rely on satellite options for their internet needs. The combination of high-speed options and broad satellite coverage gives Nichols residents various choices depending on their budget and internet requirements.

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
  • AT&T
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
  • Horry Telephone Cooperative
54.64%

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Provider Connection Types in Nichols, SC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Nichols, SC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
0.33999999999999997%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
26.69%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
44.68%

List of Internet Providers in Nichols, SC

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T IPBB, 5G Internet 225 Mbps
Spectrum Cable, Fiber 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 245 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 225 Mbps
Horry Telephone Cooperative Fiber, Cable 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps

Internet Providers in Nichols, SC

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 225 Mbps IPBB, 5G Internet
Spectrum $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
Viasat Internet $129.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 245 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
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 225 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Horry Telephone Cooperative $49.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, Cable
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

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