Internet providers in Beaufort, SC
Beaufort is a city in South Carolina with about 13,660 residents and roughly 7,991 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Beaufort, SC
Share of residential locations in Beaufort where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.
| # | Provider | Technology (varies by address) | Locations covered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sparklight | Fiber, Cable | 99% | |
| 2 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 75% | Check availability |
| 3 | Brightspeed | Fiber, DSL | 73% | |
| 4 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 63% | Check availability |
| 5 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 53% | |
| 6 | Xfinity | Cable | 50% |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What to know about internet in Beaufort
Sparklight reports service to the most residential locations in Beaufort, about 99%. 5 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Sparklight, Verizon, Brightspeed, AT&T, and T-Mobile Home Internet), so the market looks competitive. T-Mobile Home Internet offers fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in Beaufort?
Fiber is widely available: about 80% of locations in Beaufort can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 79% of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 88% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Beaufort that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Beaufort at a glance
About 87% of households in Beaufort have a broadband subscription, in line with the South Carolina average of 87%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023).
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Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Beaufort?
Yes, in part. About 80% of residential locations in Beaufort can get fiber, 100% can get cable, and about 79% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Beaufort?
Sparklight reports service to about 99% of residential locations in Beaufort, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Beaufort?
6 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Beaufort, and 5 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in Beaufort?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.
Check your exact address
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