Who is our top ranked provider in East Sumter SC? [Updated]

East Sumter, South Carolina Broadband Internet Service

East Sumter, SC has a total of 4 options for high speed internet providers that meet the minimum broadband download speed of 25 Mbps. It can be understandably confusing when trying to determine which of these broadband providers to choose. Hopefully we can eliminate some of the guesswork for you by applying our ranking algorithm to those 4 internet service options in East Sumter. The calculation we perform considers the download connection speed, upload connection speed, population covered and overall value provided by each company. Based upon that calculation, our top choice for East Sumter is Spectrum. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Spectrum	Cable	940 Mbps	35 Mbps	100.0%
2	Farmers (SC)	DSL	100 Mbps	10 Mbps	40.6%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

East Sumter SC Internet Access Options

Studies have shown that the competition from having two or more broadband internet providers in a community leads to lower prices and better overall service.
The chart below graphs the segment of the population which has a choice of internet providers at four different ranges of download speeds.

Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in East Sumter are compared to Sumter County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to South Carolina overall?
Average download speeds in East Sumter of 32.3 Mbps are faster than the Sumter County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for South Carolina.

East Sumter Internet Access Facts

The average upload speed in East Sumter is 7.19 Mbps. This is 7.6% slower than the average in South Carolina and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in East Sumter is 37.4% faster than the Sumter County average and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in East Sumter is 7.19 Mbps. This is 53.6% faster than the Sumter County average and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 90.1% of Sumter County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 34.9% of Sumter County residents
The average internet download speed in Sumter County is 23.5 Mbps based upon 157080 samples taken in the past year

Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of East Sumter residents who have access to each of these technology types.

Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Spectrum as the top provider for East Sumter, South Carolina.

Who has the fastest internet service in East Sumter?

Spectrum with a download speed of 940 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in East Sumter.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for East Sumter, South Carolina?

The following zip codes were used: 29153

What is fiber internet service?

Fiber internet service transmits data by sending pulses of light over thin glass fiber optic cable. In most cases fiber internet service download speeds will be faster than cable or DSL, however, fiber service is limited with less than half of Americans living in an area with fiber coverage.

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new East Sumter internet service.

Speed	Devices	Typical Usage
25+ Mbps	1-2 devices	Web browsing Music streaming HD video streaming
100+ Mbps	3-5 devices	Video conferencing 4K video streaming Online gaming
1000+ Mbps	6+ devices	Multiple video or 4K streams Zero latency gaming

How do the internet speeds in East Sumter compare to other cities in South Carolina?

Click through to see how the East Sumter broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Bennettsville, Boiling Springs, Clinton, Fountain Inn, India Hook, Westminster, York

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Most likely there is not. Our latest information shows there are no fiber internet providers offering coverage to more than 15% of the East Sumter, South Carolina population.

What is DSL internet service?

DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in East Sumter, South Carolina?

Spectrum provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of East Sumter.

East Sumter Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.