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Overview of internet satisfaction and availability in South Carolina
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.
Learn more about our methodologyInternet customer satisfaction in South Carolina
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
$53,998 average income per household
43 average age per household
53% of population employed
1% lower than national average
Ranked 35th nationally
0% higher than national average
Ranked 28th nationally
15% higher than national average
Ranked 31st nationally
2% lower than national average
Ranked 38th nationally
Fastest internet providers in South Carolina
| Provider | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Availability | Order online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Carolina Tel | 210.21 Mbps | 194.56 Mbps | 99.23% | View Plans for West Carolina Tel |
| HTC Inc. | 166.51 Mbps | 111.67 Mbps | 73.89% | View Plans for HTC Inc. |
| Comporium, Inc. | 159.78 Mbps | 86.26 Mbps | 95.34% | View Plans for Comporium, Inc. |
| Spectrum | 157.98 Mbps | 19.39 Mbps | 92.27% | View Plans for Spectrum |
| Breezeline | 143.2 Mbps | 25.55 Mbps | 70.14% | View Plans for Breezeline |
Internet by tech type
| Internet tech type | Avg download speed | % of people with access | % availability | Learn more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Home | 269.44 Mbps | 89.82% | 99.25% | See all providers |
| Cable | 984.95 Mbps | 83.78% | 86.12% | See all providers |
| DSL | 189.13 Mbps | 55.87% | 76.06% | See all providers |
| Fiber | 3435.88 Mbps | 72.26% | 87.11% | See all providers |
| Fixed Wireless | 24.43 Mbps | 3.05% | 62.6% | See all providers |
| LTE Home | 99 Mbps | 13.8% | 99% | See all providers |
| Satellite | 99.1 Mbps | 90.67% | 100% | See all providers |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont | 191.6 Mbps | 16.51 Mbps | 81% | Spectrum |
| Leesville | 189.62 Mbps | 185.12 Mbps | 100% | Comporium, Inc. |
| Lancaster | 186.93 Mbps | 123.31 Mbps | 97% | Segra |
| West Columbia | 180.1 Mbps | 29.29 Mbps | 94% | Spectrum |
| Loris | 175.27 Mbps | 70.23 Mbps | 100% | HTC Inc. |
| Central | 170.07 Mbps | 95.8 Mbps | 95% | West Carolina Tel |
| Rock Hill | 169.7 Mbps | 45.49 Mbps | 100% | CenturyLink |
| North Augusta | 169.06 Mbps | 52.04 Mbps | 78% | AT&T |
Piedmont 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. Leesville and Lancaster 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
146.19 Mbps
avg. download speed
53.06 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
147.24 Mbps
avg. download speed
51.65 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: $76,576
131.85 Mbps
avg. download speed
56.85 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.