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Overview of internet satisfaction and availability in South Carolina
Spectrum has the most coverage in South Carolina, with cable and fiber internet in areas like Myrtle Beach, Charleston, Florence, Camden, Spartanburg, and more. AT&T’s fiber internet is also available in these areas, but only where there’s no other fiber provider. Some Xfinity cable internet resides in Newberry, down south in Charleston, and bleeds into the state from Augusta, while HTC and Comporium claim some smaller spots with cable and fiber. T-Mobile is your next best bet if you can’t get wired internet.
Internet providers received an average satisfaction rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars from customers in South Carolina.
That ranks South Carolina 43rd nationwide for internet customer satisfaction.
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3.6/5 average customer satisfaction rating
43rd
national ranking for customer satisfaction
$74.17 average price per payment for internet, per household
86.2% of the time, advertised speeds meet household needs
3.6/5 average customer service rating of internet services
3.6/5 average reliability rating of services state-wide
Population:
5,342,388 people
2.45 average people per household
$52,420 average income per household
42 average age per household
53% of population employed
2% lower than national average
Ranked 40th nationally
2% higher than national average
Ranked 33rd nationally
11% higher than national average
Ranked 48th nationally
4% lower than national average
Ranked 42nd nationally
Fastest internet providers in South Carolina
| Provider | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Availability | Order online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Carolina Tel | 217.51 Mbps | 200.3 Mbps | 99.23% | View Plans for West Carolina Tel |
| HTC Inc. | 175.6 Mbps | 117.15 Mbps | 73.89% | View Plans for HTC Inc. |
| Spectrum | 162.27 Mbps | 19.11 Mbps | 93.9% | View Plans for Spectrum |
| Comporium, Inc. | 160.09 Mbps | 91.1 Mbps | 95.34% | View Plans for Comporium, Inc. |
| Breezeline | 153.68 Mbps | 26.54 Mbps | 49.26% | View Plans for Breezeline |
Internet by tech type
| Internet tech type | Avg download speed | % of people with access | % availability | Learn more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Home | 272 Mbps | 95.52% | 90.86% | See all providers for 5G Home |
| Cable | 985.12 Mbps | 90.05% | 86% | See all providers for Cable |
| DSL | 188.15 Mbps | 56.1% | 73.65% | See all providers for DSL |
| Fiber | 3659.71 Mbps | 77.42% | 83.99% | See all providers for Fiber |
| Fixed Wireless | 25 Mbps | 3.17% | 62.08% | See all providers for Fixed Wireless |
| LTE Home | 99.33 Mbps | 0.44% | 97.67% | See all providers for LTE Home |
| Satellite | 99.5 Mbps | 95.96% | 100% | See all providers for Satellite |
Best cities for internet in South Carolina
Cities in South Carolina with the fastest internet
| City | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Fiber availability | Fastest provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | 192.53 Mbps | 122.76 Mbps | 97% | Segra |
| Piedmont | 190.23 Mbps | 16.71 Mbps | 81% | AT&T |
| Loris | 186.07 Mbps | 69.95 Mbps | 100% | HTC Inc. |
| Boiling Springs | 183.84 Mbps | 28.67 Mbps | 92% | Spectrum |
| Central | 182.21 Mbps | 96.52 Mbps | 95% | West Carolina Tel |
| Elgin | 180.76 Mbps | 35.04 Mbps | 74% | Spectrum |
| Rock Hill | 176.24 Mbps | 49.1 Mbps | 100% | Comporium, Inc. |
| Longs | 175.87 Mbps | 112.56 Mbps | 100% | HTC Inc. |
Lancaster is the best city in South Carolina for internet, shooting to the top of the list thanks to a combination of record-setting average download speeds, wide fiber-optic internet availability, and the presence of a reliable and well-rated internet provider. Piedmont and Loris also earn top rankings, according to our data.
The most connected cities in South Carolina
| City | Population | Percent with access to high speed internet | Percent with access to fiber internet | Percent with access to 3+ providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 343,984 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Charleston | 198,884 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Greenville | 221,595 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| North Charleston | 97,704 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Spartanburg | 112,001 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goose Creek | 59,342 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| North Myrtle Beach | 16,656 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Myrtle Beach | 151,674 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Columbia is the most internet-connected city in South Carolina. Columbia makes it to the top of the list due to the high number of its residents who have access not only to high-speed internet, but also to fiber internet specifically. A large number of Columbia's residents also have access to three or more internet providers—an uncommon number of options compared to the rest of the state. Charleston and Greenville also make it to the top of our list.
Top cities in South Carolina
Columbia
Population: 343,984
Median income: $54,680
154.69 Mbps
avg. download speed
53.83 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Greenville
Population: 221,595
Median income: $57,406
145.89 Mbps
avg. download speed
46.32 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Charleston
Population: 198,884
Median income: $73,260
139.29 Mbps
avg. download speed
59.37 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Methodology
HighSpeedInternet.com relies on proprietary and exclusive data to analyze the customer and provider trends presented on this page. We analyze millions of results from our speed test tool to determine average statewide speeds, fastest speeds, and availability. Our annual customer satisfaction survey provides us with data for developing the satisfaction rating. We also draw from data provided to us directly by internet providers to determine available tech types and average speeds.
South Carolina FAQs
What are the best internet providers in South Carolina?
Based on feedback in our latest customer satisfaction survey, T-Mobile is the best internet provider in the area. In fact, it ranks best in overall satisfaction, price, reliability, and customer service and is only outranked one spot by Xfinity, which ranks highest in speed satisfaction. Spectrum ranks mostly seventh across all our survey categories and has the lowest price satisfaction score of the four, as it raises its rates by $35 per month after the first year.
Where can I get fiber internet in South Carolina?
You can get AT&T’s fiber internet in Florence, Charleston, Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, and areas near Augusta, Georgia.
Spectrum has more fiber than AT&T in South Carolina, although it’s far less available than cable internet. You can find Spectrum’s fiber in Myrtle Beach, Marion, Dillon, Columbia, Spartanburg, and a few other locations.
HTC also has fiber in Myrtle Beach and along the coast down to Georgetown, while Comporium’s fiber internet is in the Rock Hill area. Both offer cable internet if fiber isn’t available where you live.
What are the fastest internet providers in South Carolina?
AT&T currently has the fastest speeds you can get in South Carolina, with 5,000Mbps. Xfinity has the second-fastest speed with 1,200Mbps cable internet, followed by Spectrum, HTC, and Comporium with 1,000Mbps plans (cable or fiber). T-Mobile 5G Home Internet maxes out at 245Mbps for now.