Best Internet Providers in 29212, SC
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in 29212, SC
29212 has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the zip. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in 29212.
Ranks compare 29212 with the 14 Lexington County ZIP codes of 1,000 or more people.
The Best Internet in 29212, SC at a Glance
29212 Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Lumos Networks
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this zip are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local 29212 ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in 29212, SC?
Verizon is the highest-rated internet provider in 29212 based on 106 South Carolina customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in 29212?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in ZIP 29212
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Lumos Networks - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- CarolinaConnect - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How 29212 Compares to the Rest of Lexington County
29212's report card score is 8th of 14 and its connectivity index is 5th of 14.
| Measure | 29212 | Rank among Lexington County ZIP codes of 1,000 or more people | Columbia | Lexington County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 88.1% | 12th of 14 | 83.2% | 93.1% | 71.5% | 29054 (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 4,067 Mbps | 13th of 14 | 4,452 Mbps | 5,730 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | 29054 (7,787 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.8 | 2nd of 14 | 7.7 | 7.9 | 7.1 | 29033 (9) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | 12th of 14 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | 29072 and 29073 and 1 more (2.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 13% | 3rd of 14 | 12% | 12% | 15% | 29036 (19%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | 1st of 14 | 96% | 96% | 96% | Leads; next is 29036 (97%) |
| Homes with internet | 93% | Tied 5th of 14 | 91% | 93% | 91% | 29072 (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 83% | 3rd of 14 | 77% | 79% | 76% | 29072 (88%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 86% | 3rd of 14 | 80% | 81% | 81% | 29036 and 29072 (89%) |
| Median household income | $81,039 | 4th of 14 | $76,064 | $83,985 | $93,246 | 29036 ($114,572) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | Tied 3rd of 14 | 18% | 15% | 16% | 29072 (17%) |
Fiber reaches 88.1% of homes in 29212, against 83.2% across Columbia and 93.1% across Lexington County. Households in 29212 are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $81,039 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in 29212
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in 29212?
EarthLink Fiber in 29212, SC
Availability:
66.1%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,605 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 66.1% of 29212 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,605 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in 29212 from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in 29212, SC
Availability:
66.1%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,605 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 66.1% of 29212 homes. Across the zip, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,605 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in 29212 from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Lumos Networks Fiber in 29212, SC
Availability:
48.5%
Customer Rating:
(27)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Lumos Networks offers Fiber service to 48.5% of 29212 homes. Across the zip, Lumos Networks Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
CarolinaConnect Fiber in 29212, SC
Availability:
20.1%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
CarolinaConnect offers Fiber service to 20.1% of 29212 homes. Across the zip, CarolinaConnect Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in 29212, SC
Availability:
11.5%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 11.5% of 29212 homes. Across the zip, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in 29212?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in 29212, SC
Availability:
99.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
245 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.4% of 29212 homes. Across the zip, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 245 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the zip.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in 29212, SC
Availability:
97.9%
Customer Rating:
(341)
Avg. Download Speed
75 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.9% of 29212 homes. Across the zip, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 75 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the zip.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in 29212, SC
Availability:
91.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.5% of 29212 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 31 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 4.4 Mbps throughout the zip.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in 29212, SC
Availability:
91.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.5% of 29212 homes. Across the zip, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 31 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 4.4 Mbps throughout the zip.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in 29212?
Spectrum Cable in 29212, SC
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(1738)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.3% of 29212 homes. Across the zip, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in 29212?
EarthLink DSL in 29212, SC
Availability:
92.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
77 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 92.4% of 29212 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 77 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the zip. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in 29212 from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in 29212, SC
Availability:
92.4%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
77 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 92.4% of 29212 homes. Across the zip, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 77 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the zip. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in 29212 from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How 29212 Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 ZIP codes nearest to 29212 that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, 29072 (Lexington) has the most homes with fiber (97.7%) and 29210 (St. Andrews) the fewest (63.9%); 29212 has 88.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29212 (this page) | 30,222 | 88.1% | 4,067 Mbps | 8.8 | A- | 68/100 |
| 29072 (Lexington) | 65,021 | 97.7% | 6,332 Mbps | 8.1 | A | 84/100 |
| 29203 (Columbia) | 39,419 | 76.4% | 3,655 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 49/100 |
| 29210 (St. Andrews) | 39,299 | 63.9% | 3,155 Mbps | 8 | B | 58/100 |
| 29063 (Irmo) | 36,336 | 96.2% | 6,909 Mbps | 9.4 | A | 82/100 |
| 29201 (Columbia) | 27,305 | 48.1% | 2,092 Mbps | 7.5 | B- | 45/100 |
| 29036 (Chapin) | 26,683 | 89.2% | 6,550 Mbps | 8.5 | A- | 82/100 |
| 29169 (West Columbia) | 23,192 | 82.7% | 4,326 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 41/100 |
| 29170 (West Columbia) | 22,409 | 95.6% | 6,881 Mbps | 8.4 | A- | 64/100 |
| 29033 (Cayce) | 11,735 | 94.0% | 4,727 Mbps | 9 | A- | 50/100 |
| 29220 (Columbia) | 38 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 4 | D- | 16/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in 29212?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Lumos Networks should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in 29212
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Lumos Networks | 5,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| CarolinaConnect | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in 29212. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for 29212 Internet Providers
Based on 106 reviews from South Carolina internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for 29212 residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.36 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. EarthLink wins for second-place in South Carolina, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 99.6% coverage in 29212.
At a national level, based on 4209 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.01 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all 29212 Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in 29212, South Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | 29212 Overall | South Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CarolinaConnect |  (0) | (11) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (11) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (1) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (22) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (3) | (55) | (1948) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in 29212
Based on data reported by 29212 ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the zip are available through Lumos Networks. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in 29212. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | 29212 Speed | South Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CarolinaConnect | (0) | (11) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (11) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (3) | (55) | (1948) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (1) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (22) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in 29212?
Of the providers in 29212, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in 29212 where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across South Carolina or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in 29212, South Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in 29212
| ISP / Tech Type | 29212 Affordability | South Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CarolinaConnect | (0) | (11) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (11) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (1) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (22) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (3) | (55) | (1948) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in South Carolina
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
CarolinaConnect Fiber
August 14, 2026 not as good as 1 year ago. Has slowed down a bunch. Thinking about changing service
William
Comporium Cable
July 25, 2026 It goes out often. The router typically has to be reset multiple times and there are no other options available.
ISPReports User
Ripple Fiber
July 22, 2026 Several outages lately. It was down today but it is running slow. I put in a ticket and the speed of the response will determine wether I go back to Spectrum or not.
Lataysia R.
XFINITY Cable
June 12, 2026 The price of my family’s internet connection is really cheap. It is around $20 per month and we have been with this provider for at least 10 years. However, there has been a decline in the presence of this company and they appear to be losing lots of customers. There is always some WiFi connection issue almost everyday, but it is minor. My phone may lose connection but my MacBook, iPad, and TV is still connected. Overall, for the price and in comparison to other WiFi providers, I am overall satisfied with my internet.
A Central, SC Customer
West Carolina Tel Fiber
June 05, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in 29212?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in 29212 is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Lumos Networks. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in 29212 is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in 29212, available to 99.6% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.