Who is our top ranked provider in Laurel Bay SC? [Updated]

Best Laurel Bay Internet Service Providers

Laurel Bay, 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 Laurel Bay. 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 Laurel Bay is Hargray Communications Group. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Hargray Communications Group	Cable, Fiber	1000 Mbps	50 Mbps	59.5%
2	CenturyLink	DSL, Fiber	80 Mbps	100 Mbps	79.1%
3	Xfinity	Cable	25 Mbps	2 Mbps	61.7%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Laurel Bay 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 Laurel Bay which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Laurel Bay compare to Beaufort County? The average speed in Laurel Bay is 32.3 Mbps which is faster than Beaufort County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the South Carolina average of 28.67 Mbps.

Laurel Bay Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in Laurel Bay is 46.9% faster than the Beaufort County average and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Laurel Bay is 7.19 Mbps. This is 83% faster than the Beaufort County average and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 92.1% of Beaufort County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 52.7% of Beaufort County residents
The average internet download speed in Beaufort County is 21.99 Mbps based upon 404616 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Laurel Bay is 12.7% faster than the average in South Carolina and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

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 Laurel Bay 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 Hargray Communications Group as the top provider for Laurel Bay, South Carolina.

How do the internet speeds in Laurel Bay compare to other cities in South Carolina?

Click through to see how the Laurel Bay broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Calhoun Falls, Edisto, Irmo, Mayo, Murphys Estates, Red Hill, Wedgefield

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 Laurel Bay, South Carolina?

The following zip codes were used: 29906

Who has the fastest internet service in Laurel Bay?

Hargray Communications Group with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Laurel Bay.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Laurel Bay - CenturyLink.

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.

Laurel Bay 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.