Whitmire, South Carolina Broadband Internet Service

Whitmire, 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 Whitmire. 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 Whitmire is Spectrum. A summary of all the results:

Rank Provider Tech Max Download Speed Max Upload Speed Availability
1SpectrumCable940 Mbps35 Mbps100.0%
2ViaSatSatellite100 Mbps3 Mbps100%
3HughesNetSatellite25 Mbps3 Mbps100%
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Whitmire 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 Whitmire which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

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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 Whitmire of 4.82 Mbps are slower than the Newberry County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for South Carolina.

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Whitmire Internet Access Facts

  • The average upload speed in Whitmire is 4.82 Mbps. This is 38% slower than the average in South Carolina and 58.4% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps

  • The average download speed in Whitmire is 9.6% slower than the Newberry County average and 15.8% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

  • The average upload speed in Whitmire is 4.82 Mbps. This is 46.4% slower than the Newberry County average and 58.4% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps

  • Cable internet is available to 65.4% of Newberry County residents

  • Fiber optic internet is available to 70.8% of Newberry County residents

  • The average internet download speed in Newberry County is 30.18 Mbps based upon 32904 samples taken in the past year

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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 Whitmire 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 Whitmire, South Carolina.

Who has the fastest internet service in Whitmire?

Spectrum with a download speed of 940 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Whitmire.

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

Click through to see how the Whitmire broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Bamberg, East Sumter, Forest Acres, Forestbrook, Piedmont, Sans Souci, Wilkinson Heights

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Whitmire, South Carolina?

Spectrum provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Whitmire.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 3 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Whitmire, SC residents.

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.

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 Whitmire, South Carolina?

The following zip codes were used: 29178




Whitmire 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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