6 Best Internet Providers in Charleston Historic District, Charleston, SC

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Above are the top 4 providers in Charleston Historic District, Charleston, SC for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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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 Charleston Historic District ratings may vary and are shown below.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Charleston Historic District, Charleston, SC?

EarthLink is the best internet provider in Charleston Historic District based on Charleston customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, EarthLink had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Charleston Historic District, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. EarthLink is an option for 100.00% of the neighborhood.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Charleston Historic District, South Carolina, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Charleston Historic District

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Charleston Historic District Internet Providers

Based on 47 reviews from Charleston internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Charleston Historic District residents. EarthLink was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Charleston, with 4.42 out of 5 stars and 57.3% coverage in Charleston Historic District.

At a national level, based on 4161 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Charleston Historic District?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, 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, XFINITY from Comcast 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 Charleston Historic District

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	WOW!	1,200 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Charleston Historic District

Based on data reported by Charleston Historic District ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Charleston Historic District. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,464 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the neighborhood 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.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Charleston Historic District?

Charleston customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.33 out of 5, which is about average for the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Charleston Historic District customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Charleston Historic District, Charleston, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Charleston Historic District

Charleston Historic District Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the neighborhood and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Charleston Historic District below, including the metrics used and how Charleston Historic District compares to the rest of Charleston and nation.

Charleston Historic District ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Charleston Historic District	South Carolina	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Charleston Historic District that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	21.86%	67.74%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	2,138 Mbps	3,467 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Charleston Historic District.	6.4	7.0	6.8

 

Charleston Historic District Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Charleston Historic District	South Carolina	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.1	2.5	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	34%	14%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	97%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	93%	88%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	82%	75%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	82%	76%	76%

Charleston Historic District ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Charleston Historic District is B-, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Charleston Historic District is high with a score of 70 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Charleston Historic District have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Charleston Historic District ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

93% of Charleston Historic District households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 82% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 8% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 82% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 82% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Charleston Historic District residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Neighborhoods Compare to Charleston Historic District?

How Much Speed does a Charleston Historic District Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Charleston Historic District is 2.1, which is smaller than the Charleston average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Charleston Historic District's average household income is $147,601 which is much higher than the Charleston average of $91,632 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Charleston Historic District also has 17% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Charleston average of 15%. Additionally, 34% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 14% of residents in Charleston who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Charleston Historic District has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Charleston Historic District households are much more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 86% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 95% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Charleston Historic District?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Charleston Historic District?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Charleston Historic District?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Charleston Historic District?

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 Charleston Historic District is EarthLink.
• The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. 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 Charleston Historic District is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• AT&T, EarthLink, HughesNet, XFINITY from Comcast, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Charleston Historic District, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Charleston Historic District compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Charleston Historic District stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Charleston Historic District's B- ISP Report Card and 70 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.