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

Folly Beach, South Carolina Broadband Internet Service

Folly Beach, SC has a total of 3 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 3 internet service options in Folly 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 Folly Beach is Xfinity. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Xfinity	Cable	987 Mbps	35 Mbps	96.9%
2	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
3	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Folly Beach SC Internet Access Options

When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does Folly Beach have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Folly Beach compare to Charleston County? The average speed in Folly Beach is 10.23 Mbps which is slower than Charleston County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is slower than the South Carolina average of 28.67 Mbps.

Folly Beach Internet Access Facts

DSL internet is available to 76.2% of Folly Beach residents
There are 3 residential internet providers in Folly Beach, SC providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Folly Beach is 64.3% slower than the average in South Carolina and 68.4% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 59.1% of the Charleston County population
The average internet download speed in Folly Beach is 10.23 Mbps based upon 24 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 93.0% of the Folly Beach population

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 Folly 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 Xfinity as the top provider for Folly Beach, South Carolina.

Who has the fastest internet service in Folly Beach?

Xfinity with a download speed of 987 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Folly Beach.

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

The following zip codes were used: 29412 and 29439

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Folly Beach 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 Folly Beach compare to other cities in South Carolina?

Click through to see how the Folly Beach broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Burnettown, Cherryvale, Chester, Latta, Moncks Corner, Whitmire, Williamston

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 Folly Beach, 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 Folly Beach, South Carolina?

Xfinity provides broadband internet service to 96.9% of Folly Beach.

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.

Folly 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.