Best Internet Providers in Aiken, SC
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Aiken, SC
Aiken has 9 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Aiken.
Ranks compare Aiken with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Aiken, SC at a Glance
Aiken Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Breezeline
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city 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 Aiken ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Aiken, SC?
CarolinaConnect is the best internet provider in Aiken based on South Carolina customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, CarolinaConnect had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Aiken, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. CarolinaConnect is an option for 43.49% of the city.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Aiken?
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 Aiken
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Breezeline - cable coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- CarolinaConnect - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- WOW! - cable coverage map
How Aiken Compares to Places Its Size
Aiken's report card score is tied 182nd of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 483rd of 749.
| Measure | Aiken | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Aiken County | South Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 88.1% | Tied 280th of 749 | 90.1% | 75.7% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 3,003 Mbps | Tied 464th of 749 | 3,299 Mbps | 3,370 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.6 | Tied 152nd of 749 | 8.2 | 6.9 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | Tied 456th of 749 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 13% | Tied 405th of 749 | 12% | 12% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | Tied 539th of 749 | 95% | 95% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 93% | Tied 356th of 749 | 91% | 89% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 77% | Tied 464th of 749 | 73% | 73% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 81% | Tied 468th of 749 | 78% | 77% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $82,863 | 453rd of 749 | $77,864 | $77,367 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | Tied 397th of 749 | 14% | 15% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 88.1% of homes in Aiken, against 90.1% across Aiken County and 75.7% across South Carolina. Households in Aiken are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $82,863 (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 Aiken
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Aiken?
Spectrum Fiber in Aiken, SC
Availability:
63.8%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 63.8% of Aiken homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
CarolinaConnect Fiber in Aiken, SC
Availability:
43.5%
Customer Rating:
(12)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
CarolinaConnect offers Fiber service to 43.5% of Aiken homes. Across the city, CarolinaConnect Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Aiken, SC
Availability:
43.2%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,844 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 43.2% of Aiken homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,844 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 Aiken from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Aiken, SC
Availability:
43.2%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,844 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 43.2% of Aiken homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,844 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 Aiken from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
XFINITY Fiber in Aiken, SC
Availability:
8.3%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
1,976 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 8.3% of Aiken homes. Across the city, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,976 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 2,000, with an average of 985 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Aiken from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Aiken?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Aiken, SC
Availability:
96.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
73 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.1% of Aiken homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 73 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 city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Aiken, SC
Availability:
95.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
250 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.3% of Aiken homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 250 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 city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Aiken, SC
Availability:
88.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.9% of Aiken homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 40 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 6.5 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Aiken, SC
Availability:
88.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.9% of Aiken homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 40 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 6.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Aiken?
Breezeline Cable in Aiken, SC
Availability:
94.7%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Breezeline offers Cable service to 94.7% of Aiken homes. Across the city, Breezeline Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
XFINITY Cable in Aiken, SC
Availability:
61.5%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,975 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 61.5% of Aiken homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,975 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 2,000, with an average of 248 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Aiken from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
WOW! Cable in Aiken, SC
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
WOW! offers Cable service to 1.6% of Aiken homes. Across the city, WOW! Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Aiken?
EarthLink DSL in Aiken, SC
Availability:
60.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 60.7% of Aiken homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 47 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 9.5 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Aiken from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Aiken, SC
Availability:
60.7%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 60.7% of Aiken homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 47 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 9.5 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Aiken from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Aiken by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 84.1% of homes in 29803 to 99.9% in 29805. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Aiken
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Aiken
How Aiken Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Aiken that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Ridgecrest has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Warrenville the fewest (76.7%); Aiken has 88.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiken (this page) | 66,403 | 88.1% | 3,003 Mbps | 8.6 | B+ | 66/100 |
| Graniteville | 8,719 | 98.1% | 2,832 Mbps | 7.4 | A- | 62/100 |
| Warrenville | 8,027 | 76.7% | 2,402 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 68/100 |
| New Ellenton | 4,004 | 99.5% | 3,773 Mbps | 9 | A | 73/100 |
| Langley | 2,167 | 98.7% | 4,796 Mbps | 13.3 | A | 80/100 |
| Foxtown | 1,268 | 100.0% | 2,006 Mbps | 9 | A | 60/100 |
| Ridgecrest | 1,120 | 100.0% | 2,582 Mbps | 9.1 | A | 43/100 |
| Vaucluse | 993 | 95.0% | 3,752 Mbps | 7.8 | A- | 60/100 |
| Gloverville | 869 | 92.4% | 2,353 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 52/100 |
| Montmorenci | 791 | 100.0% | 3,412 Mbps | 10.3 | A | 59/100 |
| Oakwood | 315 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 38/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Aiken?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by CarolinaConnect. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, AT&T and EarthLink 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 Aiken
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| WOW! | 1,200 |
| Breezeline | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| CarolinaConnect | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Aiken Internet Providers
Based on 120 reviews from South Carolina internet customers, CarolinaConnect is the best internet service provider for Aiken residents. CarolinaConnect was rated at an average of 4.42 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Spectrum wins for second-place in South Carolina, with 3.33 out of 5 stars and 63.8% coverage in Aiken.
At a national level, based on 6664 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, CarolinaConnect is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.42 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Aiken Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Aiken, South Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Aiken Overall | South Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CarolinaConnect |  (1) | (12) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Breezeline |  (0) | (1) | (67) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (55) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (11) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| WOW! | (0) |  (1) | (33) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (12) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (1) | (22) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Aiken
Based on data reported by Aiken ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Aiken. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,227 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 CarolinaConnect. This indicates CarolinaConnect reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Aiken Speed | South Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CarolinaConnect | (1) | (12) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Breezeline | (0) | (1) | (67) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (55) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (11) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| WOW! | (0) | (1) | (33) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (12) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (22) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Aiken?
Of the providers in Aiken, customers rate CarolinaConnect the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Aiken 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.
CarolinaConnect is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Spectrum is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.89 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Aiken, South Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Aiken
| ISP / Tech Type | Aiken Affordability | South Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CarolinaConnect | (1) | (12) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (22) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Breezeline | (0) | (1) | (67) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (55) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (11) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| WOW! | (0) | (1) | (33) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (12) | (2379) | 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
Ashley S.
CarolinaConnect Fiber
August 21, 2024 We recently switched to an internet provider that partners with our electric co-op. We pay a flat $50/mo for service that is as fast and reliable as our previous provider who charged $120/mo and consistently increased prices. Customer service is easy to reach and equipment is provided free of charge. Service can support multiple devices at once and we have had very few issues. Unlike our previous provider, we actually consistently receive the speeds that are advertised.
A Aiken, SC Customer
Visible Cellular
May 19, 2023 A Aiken, SC Customer
AT&T Fiber
January 20, 2023 Greg M.
CarolinaConnect Fiber
November 13, 2026 Rudest supervisor is Christy. We were told we had to use our previous equipment at our new address in the same zip code but only a soft start was needed because the previous owners of that residence, but Customer service and Christy said no. Said we must talk with Tech support. They said no. So, we'd have to schedule a date and wait hours for someone to show. Meanwhile I work from home and need the Internet to work. Christy then says IT can do it tomorrow at 8AM, but I have a 9 AM meeting I must make. She won't give us IT's number to arrange a better time, so we say we will have to look at other options. She then calls back wanting to cancel our current service now. Can you believe how rude and petty this woman is. We can't have another appointment for a soft start or new equipment installed at the new residence, so I can at least continue working in the meantime. If you treat all your customers this way. You deserve no customers.
ISPReports User
CarolinaConnect Fiber
August 14, 2026 not as good as 1 year ago. Has slowed down a bunch. Thinking about changing service
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Aiken?
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 Aiken is CarolinaConnect.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, CarolinaConnect may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Aiken is CarolinaConnect.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Aiken, available to 96.1% 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.