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

Summerville, South Carolina Broadband Internet Service

Summerville, SC has a total of 7 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 7 internet service options in Summerville. 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 Summerville is Spectrum. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Spectrum	Cable, Fiber	940 Mbps	35 Mbps	99.8%
2	AT&T	DSL, Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	87.9%
3	WOW!	Cable, Fiber	1000 Mbps	50 Mbps	50.7%
4	Xfinity	Cable	987 Mbps	35 Mbps	27.4%
5	Home (SC)	Cable, Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	16.8%
6	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
7	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

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

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 Summerville of 14.38 Mbps are faster than the Berkeley County upload speeds and faster than the statewide average for South Carolina.

Summerville Internet Access Facts

DSL internet is available to 79.5% of Summerville residents
There are 7 residential internet providers in Summerville, SC providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Summerville is 86.2% faster than the average in South Carolina and 64.8% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 58.9% of the Berkeley County population
The average internet download speed in Summerville is 53.39 Mbps based upon 322072 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 99.8% of the Summerville 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 Summerville 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 Summerville, South Carolina.

Who has the fastest internet service in Summerville?

AT&T, WOW! and Home (SC) with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Summerville.

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

The following zip codes were used: 29456, 29483, 29484 and 29485

What internet download speed do I need?

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

Click through to see how the Summerville broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: East Sumter, Langley, Liberty, Marion, Pine Ridge, Spartanburg, Travelers Rest

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there are fiber internet providers in Summerville - Spectrum, AT&T, WOW! and Home (SC).

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 Summerville, South Carolina?

Spectrum provides broadband internet service to 99.8% of Summerville.

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.

Summerville 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.