Internet providers in South Carolina

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With a population of almost 5 million, South Carolina has a lot to offer visitors and residents. Between the well-known sights and the hidden gems, this southeastern state has everything, including nice weather, good eats and entertainment. Whether you are new to the state or are interested in a new internet experience, you want to make sure you are getting the best deal. But before you commit, you have to see what all South Carolina internet service providers have to offer.

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Internet availability in South Carolina

With most internet service providers, the available internet services will vary. Since location can affect availability, not everyone will have the same options when it comes to the internet providers and plans they have access to. When choosing a provider, consider what type of internet you want to help you determine which ISP offers an option suitable for your needs.

Here are the different types of internet offered nationwide, including South Carolina.

Cable – 89%
DSL – 88%
Fiber optic – 41%

Fastest internet in South Carolina

Nowadays, people spend a lot of time online, whether it is for work or play. Your speed is determined by the amount of data that can be downloaded and uploaded per second. You may have seen internet speeds listed with Gbps, Mbps, or Kbps, and between these three options, you’ll want to opt for Mbps or Gbps if you want the fastest internet available. And the higher the Mbps or Gbps, the faster the internet.

AT&T and Spectrum offer the fastest internet service in South Carolina.

AT&T: Fiber optic network with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum: Cable network with speeds up to 300 Mbps

Cheapest internet in South Carolina

It is likely that the price you are offered at one South Carolina internet service provider won’t be the same at another. You should even expect differences in the price at the same provider, especially when the speeds vary for each plan.

In addition to the price for the internet, consider any hidden fees. Before selecting an ISP, be sure to confirm what fees you could potentially be charged, such as early termination, equipment, and late fees.

Frontier, Winstream, and Xfinity offer the cheapest internet in South Carolina; however the available speeds offered with these lower priced plans from each provider are not the fastest you can find.

Windstream: $19.99/mo.* for up to 25 Mbps
Xfinity: $25.00/mo.* for up to 50 Mbps

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of 6/24/22.

Summary of South Carolina internet providers

Not sure which South Carolina internet service provider to choose? Use the chart below to help you compare each provider’s prices, speeds, tech, and coverage.

Provider	Starting price*	Download speed range	Tech	Coverage
AT&T	$55.00/mo.	5 – 1,000 Mbps	DSL, fiber	73%
Spectrum	$49.99/mo.	300 – 1,000 Mbps	Cable	59%
CenturyLink	$49.00/mo.	3 – 80 Mbps	DSL	87%
Frontier	$54.99/mo.	Varies	DSL	52%
HughesNet	$64.99/mo.	25-25 Mbps	Satellite	98%
Xfinity	$25.00/mo.	50 – 150 Mbps	Cable	72%
Windstream	$19.99/mo.	25 – 50 Mbps	DSL, fiber	66%