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

Santee, SC High Speed Internet Service

Santee, 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 Santee. 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 Santee is Frontier. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Frontier	DSL, Fiber	115 Mbps	115 Mbps	99.8%
2	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
3	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Santee 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 Santee 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

For most users, the average download speed of their internet service is more important than their upload speed. However, upload speed plays at least some role for all users.
Average upload speeds in Santee of 2.47 Mbps are faster than the Orangeburg County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for South Carolina.

Santee Internet Access Facts

The average internet download speed in Santee is 11.47 Mbps based upon 4440 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 50.5% of Orangeburg County residents
Cable internet is available to 0.0% of the Santee population
Fiber optic internet is available to 22.6% of Orangeburg County residents
DSL internet is available to 98.2% of Santee residents
There are 3 residential internet providers in Santee, SC providing service to at least 15% of the city

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 Santee 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 Frontier as the top provider for Santee, South Carolina.

Who has the fastest internet service in Santee?

Frontier with a download speed of 115 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Santee.

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

The following zip codes were used: 29142

What internet download speed do I need?

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

Click through to see how the Santee broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Brookdale, Camden, Hanahan, Lakewood, Privateer, Sans Souci, St Matthews

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Santee - Frontier.

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 Santee, South Carolina?

Frontier provides broadband internet service to 99.8% of Santee.

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.

Santee 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.