In Sumter there is 1 residential Fiber provider covering 59.77% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 995 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
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Fiber Internet Service Provider in Sumter
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Sumter are not shown.
Sumter Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Sumter is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 59.77% of Sumter. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is FTC. Call one of the companies with service in Sumter above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Sumter?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Sumter.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Sumter home can get up to 995 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 59.15% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 500 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Sumter.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Sumter, and slower in the south areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Sumter?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Sumter you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 59.15% of Sumter homes.
- Cable is fastest for 37.69% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.02% of Sumter homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Sumter, along with details on where in Sumter and at what speeds.
FTC Communications Fiber in Sumter, SC
FTC fiber coverage
About 59.77%, or 48,585 people, have FTC fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Sumter area. FTC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Sumter.
FTC Communications fiber download speeds
FTC is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sumter. Versus other fiber providers in the area, FTC fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Sumter. The fastest plan anyone in Sumter can order from FTC goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 500 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Sumter customers is up to 995 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 99.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
FTC Communications fiber upload speeds
In Sumter download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for FTC fiber. Compared to other ISPs, FTC is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Sumter fiber providers. FTC offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sumter is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 500 Mbps. On average, FTC customers can get speeds up to 995 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 99.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Sumter Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Sumter or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Sumter compare to the rest of South Carolina?
Fiber internet speeds in Sumter are much faster versus the average speeds in South Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in South Carolina versus 995 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in South Carolina is 0.00% versus 59.77% in Sumter.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Sumter are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- South Sumter, SC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bon Air Terrace, SC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Wedgefield, SC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Dalzell, SC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Gaillard Crossroads, SC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Mayesville, SC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Scottsville, SC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Horatio, SC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- St. Charles, SC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Wateree, SC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Fishers, IN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Flint, MI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Davenport, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Dearborn, MI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cranston, RI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Delray Beach, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Dublin, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Duluth, MN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Duluth, GA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Coral Springs, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds