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
1SpectrumCable940 Mbps35 Mbps100.0%
2Farmers (SC)DSL100 Mbps10 Mbps40.6%
3ViaSatSatellite100 Mbps3 Mbps100%
4HughesNetSatellite25 Mbps3 Mbps100%
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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.

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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.

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East Sumter Internet Access Facts

  • The average internet download speed in Sumter County is 23.5 Mbps based upon 157080 samples taken in the past year

  • 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

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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.

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

What is Mbps?

Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.

What download speed do I need to stream movies?

For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.

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

The following zip codes were used: 29153

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.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in East Sumter - Farmers (SC).

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.




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.


Spectrum

  • 125+ channels
  • Flexible packages
  • 85,000 OnDemand titles
  • All plans feature sports, breaking news, movies plus Spectrum Originals
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DISH

  • 290+ channels
  • Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
  • 4 video package tiers
  • Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
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Hulu Live TV

  • 75+ channels
  • Access to premium Hulu originals
  • Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
  • 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
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YouTube TV

  • 85+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
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DIRECTV stream

  • 140+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network and sports coverage
  • Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
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fuboTV

  • 180+ channels
  • 1000 hours of cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages
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