Piedmont Rural Telephone Cooperative is a large internet service provider in the United States, serving 1 state or territory: South Carolina. Learn more about PRTC’s coverage and availability on this page.
Can I get Piedmont Rural Telephone Cooperative internet in my area?
The easiest way to find out is to click the link below.
You may enter your zip code to check local availability or view the map below before contacting PRTC.
Piedmont Rural Telephone Cooperative Availability Map
Any Internet Availability
On the map you can see PRTC’s coverage area in the United States. Areas in green are most likely to have coverage, where some homes in yellow to red areas may not have coverage.
The table below shows coverage and average maximum speeds by state.
| State | Availaiblity | Average Best Speed |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 0.92% | 830 Mbps |
How fast is PRTC’s internet?
Internet Download Speed
The map above shows average maximum speeds by area. Overall, PRTC internet speeds are adequate for most homes.
Download speeds (the speed at which you receive files and streaming video) range from 10 to 1,000 Mbps. The average customer has access to plans with download speeds up to 830 Mbps. This puts PRTC in the 53rd percentile versus other ISPs for download speeds, meaning speeds are on par with the average provider in the US.
Upload speeds (the speed you can send files and video to others) range from a low of 1.0 Mbps to a high of 1,000 Mbps. The average is 829 Mbps, placing PRTC in the 60th percentile for internet provider upload speeds, which is fast enough for a modern household.
What broadband services does Piedmont Rural Telephone Cooperative offer?
Across the country PRTC offers fiber and DSL internet service. The table below shows which types of service PRTC offers and the average maximum speed for each service type. “Coverage” is the percent of PRTC customers who can get that type of service.
Technology |
Coverage |
Average Best Speed |
|---|---|---|
Fiber |
82.85% |
1,000 Mbps |
DSL |
21.14% |
10 Mbps |
Where is Piedmont Rural Telephone Cooperative Fiber Available?
Fiber Internet Speed
The PRTC fiber availability map shows where fiber has been made available to customers. If you can get fiber, it is usually the best option for most people due to fast speeds and low lag. Fiber is available within 82.85% of PRTC’s coverage footprint, and the average speed for fiber is 1,000 Mbps download and 1,000 Mbps upload.
Where is PRTC DSL Available?
DSL Internet Speed
DSL is delivered over the telephone line. Speeds are often slower than cable or fiber, but the service is often less expensive. The above Piedmont Rural Telephone Cooperative DSL availability map shows where PRTC customers can get DSL service and at what download speeds. The average speed of PRTC DSL across the nation is 10 Mbps download and 1.0 Mbps for upload speed. 21.14% of PRTC customers can choose DSL.
Can I get PRTC TV Service?
Probably. Most fiber optic and cable companies are able to offer some kind of TV service. In either case, you can also get PRTC internet and satellite TV.
What cities and zips does Piedmont Rural Telephone Cooperative serve?
With coverage in 29 cities and 16 zip codes, only the largest are listed below:
City |
Availability |
Average Best Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville, SC | 4.25% | 797 Mbps |
| Laurens, SC | 98.43% | 549 Mbps |
| Gray Court, SC | 88.30% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Waterloo, SC | 93.62% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Ware Shoals, SC | 83.53% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Enoree, SC | 93.41% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Hickory Tavern, SC | 100.00% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Maddens, SC | 100.00% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Woodruff, SC | 7.89% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Fountain Inn, SC | 4.26% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Lanford, SC | 100.00% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Mount Gallagher, SC | 91.95% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Kilgore, SC | 98.60% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Cross Anchor, SC | 100.00% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Wattsville, SC | 100.00% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Goodwins Crossroads, SC | 70.54% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Greenwood, SC | 0.73% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Lydia Mills, SC | 19.29% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Owings, SC | 94.18% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Donalds, SC | 14.23% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Mountville, SC | 24.68% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Hodges, SC | 4.95% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Walnut Grove, SC | 40.83% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Honea Path, SC | 2.52% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Princeton, SC | 17.20% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Pauline, SC | 3.35% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Clinton, SC | 1.18% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Cross Keys, SC | 10.48% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Cross Hill, SC | 0.97% | 1,000 Mbps |
Zip |
Availability |
Average Best Speed |
| 29360, SC | 98.66% | 617 Mbps |
| 29645, SC | 92.27% | 1,000 Mbps |
| 29692, SC | 85.93% | 1,000 Mbps |
| 29335, SC | 76.90% | 1,000 Mbps |
| 29384, SC | 93.68% | 1,000 Mbps |
| 29388, SC | 9.19% | 1,000 Mbps |
| 29644, SC | 4.99% | 1,000 Mbps |
| 29370, SC | 40.65% | 1,000 Mbps |
| 29649, SC | 1.41% | 1,000 Mbps |
| 29638, SC | 13.22% | 1,000 Mbps |
| 29325, SC | 2.59% | 1,000 Mbps |
| 29654, SC | 2.67% | 1,000 Mbps |
| 29653, SC | 5.10% | 1,000 Mbps |
| 29331, SC | 100.00% | 1,000 Mbps |
| 29376, SC | 0.58% | 1,000 Mbps |
| 29332, SC | 0.84% | 1,000 Mbps |