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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:
5,118,425 people
2.44 average people per household
$52,263 average income per household
42 average age per household
52% of population employed
2% lower than national average
Ranked 39th nationally
39% higher than national average
Ranked 11th nationally
14% higher than national average
Ranked 15th nationally
3% lower than national average
Ranked 39th nationally
Fastest internet providers in South Carolina
| Provider | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Availability | Order online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightspeed | 259.09 Mbps | 197.11 Mbps | 67.24% | View Plans for Brightspeed |
| West Carolina Tel | 239.05 Mbps | 197.53 Mbps | 99.23% | View Plans for West Carolina Tel |
| Spectrum | 221.41 Mbps | 21.87 Mbps | 47.92% | View Plans for Spectrum |
| HTC Inc. | 217.7 Mbps | 127.11 Mbps | 73.89% | View Plans for HTC Inc. |
Internet by tech type
| Internet tech type | Avg download speed | % of people with access | % availability | Learn more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Home | 242.94 Mbps | 99.16% | 53.91% | See all providers for 5G Home |
| Cable | 1220.83 Mbps | 93.77% | 63.57% | See all providers for Cable |
| DSL | 145.57 Mbps | 34.14% | 68.85% | See all providers for DSL |
| Fiber | 3328.45 Mbps | 91.22% | 49.8% | See all providers for Fiber |
| Fixed Wireless | 25 Mbps | 3.31% | 62.08% | See all providers for Fixed Wireless |
| LTE Home | 99 Mbps | 0.35% | 99% | See all providers for LTE Home |
| Satellite | 201.37 Mbps | 99.55% | 98.64% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irmo | 262.42 Mbps | 145.68 Mbps | 52% | AT&T |
| Summerville | 227.85 Mbps | 99.24 Mbps | 63% | Segra |
| Goose Creek | 227.34 Mbps | 105.23 Mbps | 64% | Segra |
| Greenville | 224.7 Mbps | 64.57 Mbps | 67% | WOW! |
| Spartanburg | 224.53 Mbps | 37.54 Mbps | 46% | |
| Greer | 224.5 Mbps | 59.75 Mbps | 52% | AT&T |
| Taylors | 224.24 Mbps | 85.31 Mbps | 64% | Verizon Wireless |
| Easley | 223.82 Mbps | 50.22 Mbps | 55% | West Carolina Tel |
Irmo 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. Summerville and Goose Creek 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 149,960 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Columbia | 136,754 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| North Charleston | 115,755 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Five Forks | 18,592 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goose Creek | 45,858 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Summerville | 50,839 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Awendaw | 1,548 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Duncan | 4,053 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Charleston is the most internet-connected city in South Carolina. Charleston 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 Charleston's residents also have access to three or more internet providers—an uncommon number of options compared to the rest of the state. Columbia and North Charleston also make it to the top of our list.
Top cities in South Carolina
Charleston
Population: 149,960
Median income: $73,260
205.28 Mbps
avg. download speed
74.94 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
Columbia
Population: 136,754
Median income: $54,680
207.76 Mbps
avg. download speed
52.49 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
North Charleston
Population: 115,755
Median income: $61,831
196.57 Mbps
avg. download speed
95.12 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.