Who is our top ranked provider in Myrtle Beach SC? [Updated]

Myrtle Beach, SC High Speed Internet Service

Myrtle Beach, SC has a total of 5 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 5 internet service options in Myrtle Beach. 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 Myrtle Beach is Spectrum. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Spectrum	Cable, Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	99.9%
2	Horry	Cable, DSL, Fiber	1000 Mbps	500 Mbps	82.4%
3	Frontier	DSL, Fiber	115 Mbps	115 Mbps	76.5%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Myrtle Beach SC Internet Access Options

More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in Myrtle Beach which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Myrtle Beach are compared to Horry County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to South Carolina overall?
Average download speeds in Myrtle Beach of 36.83 Mbps are faster than the Horry County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for South Carolina.

Myrtle Beach Internet Access Facts

There are 5 residential internet providers in Myrtle Beach, SC providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Myrtle Beach is 28.5% faster than the average in South Carolina and 13.7% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 16.1% of the Horry County population
The average internet download speed in Myrtle Beach is 36.83 Mbps based upon 329888 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 99.8% of the Myrtle Beach population
Fiber optic internet is available to 90.4% of Myrtle Beach residents

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 Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

How do the internet speeds in Myrtle Beach compare to other cities in South Carolina?

Click through to see how the Myrtle Beach broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Awendaw, Barnwell, Duncan, Greenwood, Murrells Inlet, Pamplico, Winnsboro

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?

The following zip codes were used: 29568, 29572, 29575, 29577, 29578, 29579 and 29587

Who has the fastest internet service in Myrtle Beach?

Spectrum and Horry with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Myrtle Beach.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there are 2 DSL providers in Myrtle Beach - Horry and Frontier.

What is an internet data cap?

Some internet providers on their lowest end plans limit the amount of data that can be downloaded in a month. Like cellular phone plans, when that usage limit is hit, an additional charge is added to the customer's bill. Data caps are typically 1TB or more. In a month you could send 40,000 emails, streaming music 24 hours a data, surf the web 24 hours a day plus stream HD video 12 hours a day and still not hit a 1TB limit. Fewer than 10% of customers hit their data caps in a month.

What is fixed wireless internet service?

Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 5 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Myrtle Beach, SC residents.

Myrtle Beach 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.