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12 Best Internet Providers in Charleston, SC

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Charleston ISP Report at a Glance
ISP grade Charleston ISP Report Card B
Average speed Download Speed for Most Households 3,683 Mbps
ISP count Number of Internet Service Providers 12
Customer review count Real Charleston Customer Ratings 5

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.

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This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.

Charleston has 12 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 Charleston.

Charleston overview

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Charleston has 12 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 Charleston.

Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings

XFINITY

XFINITY logo

Availability:

74.2%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(2314)

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1-877-244-3013 Price: $45.00 - $119.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Charleston.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Charleston residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

3.4%

1,819 Mbps

2,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.5 of 5 stars

(290)

Cable

72.9%

1,637 Mbps

2,000 Mbps

Cable: 3.3 of 5 stars

(2022)

EarthLink

EarthLink logo

Availability:

88.3%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(15)

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1-877-418-2092 Price: $59.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Charleston.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Charleston residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

53.9%

4,295 Mbps

5,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.7 of 5 stars

(6)

DSL

62.8%

68 Mbps

100 Mbps

DSL: 3.2 of 5 stars

(5)

Fixed Wireless

74.1%

36 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

AT&T

AT&T logo

Availability:

88.3%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(1006)

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1-877-610-1219 Price: $65.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Charleston.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Charleston residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

53.9%

4,295 Mbps

5,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.9 of 5 stars

(516)

DSL

62.8%

68 Mbps

100 Mbps

DSL: 3.3 of 5 stars

(295)

Fixed Wireless

74.1%

36 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(195)

WOW!

WOW! logo

Availability:

40.6%

Customer Rating:

3.1 of 5 stars

(31)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: $25.00 - $110.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Charleston.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Charleston residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Cable

40.6%

1,200 Mbps

1,200 Mbps

Cable: 3.1 of 5 stars

(29)

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Spectrum

Spectrum logo

Availability:

27.0%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(1879)

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1-877-411-1381 Price: $30.00 - $105.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Charleston.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Charleston residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

5.0%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.4 of 5 stars

(198)

Cable

24.9%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Cable: 3.3 of 5 stars

(1680)

Home Telecom

Home Telecom logo

Availability:

23.3%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(13)

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Price: $69.95 - $129.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Charleston.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Charleston residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

20.6%

5,000 Mbps

5,000 Mbps

Fiber: 2.8 of 5 stars

(10)

Cable

4.3%

2,000 Mbps

2,000 Mbps

Cable: 3.7 of 5 stars

(3)

PRTC

PRTC logo

Availability:

2.3%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(3)

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Price: $49.95 - $129.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Charleston.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Charleston residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

2.3%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 4.0 of 5 stars

(3)

Hotwire Communications

Hotwire Communications logo

Availability:

1.8%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(15)

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Price: $29.99 - $249.99 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Charleston.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Charleston residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

1.8%

7,713 Mbps

8,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.9 of 5 stars

(11)

TDS

TDS logo

Availability:

1.9%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(37)

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Charleston.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Charleston residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

DSL

1.8%

36 Mbps

50 Mbps

DSL: 3.0 of 5 stars

(7)

Lumos Networks

Lumos Networks logo

Availability:

1.1%

Customer Rating:

4.1 of 5 stars

(27)

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1-833-875-1338 Price: $40.00 - $100.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Charleston.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Charleston residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

1.1%

5,000 Mbps

5,000 Mbps

Fiber: 4.1 of 5 stars

(27)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

92.6%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(322)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: Starting at $45.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Charleston.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Charleston residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

92.6%

63 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 4.0 of 5 stars

(322)

Verizon

Verizon logo

Availability:

86.8%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(782)

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1-833-213-7018 Price: $50.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Charleston.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Charleston residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

86.8%

224 Mbps

300 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(349)

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.

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Charleston residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(58)

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Price: $55.00 - $130.00 / mo.

Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7 of 5 stars

(12)

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1-833-875-1370 Price: $39.99 - $69.99 / mo.

DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars

(9)

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-833-875-1332 Price: $55.00 / mo.

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 ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Charleston, SC?

XFINITY from Comcast is the highest-rated internet provider in Charleston based on 118 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.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Charleston

Verizon4.363.77
T-Mobile Home Internet4.504.04
XFINITY3.823.35
Spectrum3.333.27
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

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

ISP / Tech TypeCharleston OverallSouth Carolina OverallNational OverallFor Service
T-Mobile Home Internet (0) (4) (322)View Plans
Verizon (0) (11) (782)View Plans
XFINITY (3) (11) (2314)View Plans
Spectrum (0) (55) (1879)View Plans
AT&T (2) (22) (1006)View Plans
Home Telecom (0) (11) (13)View Plans
WOW! (0) (1) (31)View Plans
EarthLink (0) (1) (15)View Plans
Lumos Networks (0) (1) (27)View Plans
PRTC (0) (1) (3)View Plans
Hotwire Communications (0) (0) (15)View Plans
TDS (0) (0) (37)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (0) (24)View Plans
Viasat (0) (0) (12)View Plans

Based on 118 reviews from South Carolina internet customers, XFINITY from Comcast is the best internet service provider for Charleston residents. XFINITY from Comcast was rated at an average of 3.82 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 27.0% coverage in Charleston.

At a national level, based on 6444 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.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Charleston?

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Charleston, SC map of internet availability

 

Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Charleston?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by XFINITY from Comcast. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Hotwire Communications 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

Max Advertised Speed in Charleston, SC

Hotwire Communications8,000 Mbps
TDS8,000 Mbps
AT&T5,000 Mbps
EarthLink5,000 Mbps
Home Telecom5,000 Mbps
Lumos Networks5,000 Mbps
XFINITY2,000 Mbps
WOW!1,200 Mbps
PRTC1,000 Mbps
Spectrum1,000 Mbps
Verizon300 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet100 Mbps

ISP / Tech TypeMax Advertised Speed
Hotwire Communications8,000 Mbps
TDS8,000 Mbps
Lumos Networks5,000 Mbps
Home Telecom5,000 Mbps
EarthLink5,000 Mbps
AT&T5,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast2,000 Mbps
WOW!1,200 Mbps
Palmetto Rural Telephone Cooperative1,000 Mbps
Spectrum1,000 Mbps
Verizon300 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet100 Mbps
Viasat100 Mbps
HughesNet25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Charleston

T-Mobile Home Internet5.003.96
XFINITY4.003.76
Home Telecom3.823.77
AT&T3.643.74
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

ISP / Tech TypeCharleston SpeedSouth Carolina SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
T-Mobile Home Internet (0) (4) (322)View Plans
XFINITY (3) (11) (2314)View Plans
Home Telecom (0) (11) (13)View Plans
AT&T (2) (22) (1006)View Plans
Verizon (0) (11) (782)View Plans
WOW! (0) (1) (31)View Plans
Spectrum (0) (55) (1879)View Plans
EarthLink (0) (1) (15)View Plans
Lumos Networks (0) (1) (27)View Plans
PRTC (0) (1) (3)View Plans
Hotwire Communications (0) (0) (15)View Plans
TDS (0) (0) (37)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (0) (24)View Plans
Viasat (0) (0) (12)View Plans

Based on data reported by Charleston ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Hotwire Communications. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Charleston. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,713 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with XFINITY from Comcast. This indicates XFINITY reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Charleston?

South Carolina customers rate XFINITY from Comcast as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

XFINITY from Comcast received a local rating of 3.67 out of 5, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Spectrum is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Charleston customers with an average price rating of 2.89 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Charleston

T-Mobile Home Internet4.254.09
Spectrum2.892.90
Verizon3.733.45
Home Telecom3.733.85
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

ISP / Tech TypeCharleston AffordabilitySouth Carolina AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
T-Mobile Home Internet (0) (4) (322)View Plans
Verizon (0) (11) (782)View Plans
Spectrum (0) (55) (1879)View Plans
Home Telecom (0) (11) (13)View Plans
XFINITY (3) (11) (2314)View Plans
AT&T (2) (22) (1006)View Plans
WOW! (0) (1) (31)View Plans
PRTC (0) (1) (3)View Plans
Lumos Networks (0) (1) (27)View Plans
EarthLink (0) (1) (15)View Plans
Hotwire Communications (0) (0) (15)View Plans
TDS (0) (0) (37)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (0) (24)View Plans
Viasat (0) (0) (12)View Plans

Charleston 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 city 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 below, including the metrics used and how Charleston compares to the rest of South Carolina and nation.

Charleston ISP Report Card: B
Metric

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Charleston South Carolina USA
70.76% 75.67% 71.53%
3,683 Mbps 3,370 Mbps 3,583 Mbps
7.5 6.9 7.1

 

Charleston Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
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Charleston South Carolina USA
2.5 2.5 2.7
16% 12% 15%
97% 95% 96%
91% 89% 91%
77% 73% 76%
78% 75% 77%

Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.

Charleston ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Charleston is B, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Charleston is high with a score of 68 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Charleston have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Charleston ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.

91% of Charleston households have an internet connection despite having 98.58% availability. 77% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 4% 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 77% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 78% subscribe to it. A large amount of Charleston 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 Cities Compare to Charleston?

Johns Island, SC

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100
Fenwick Hills, SC

  • ISP Report Card: A
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 80 / 100
Charleston Afb, SC

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100

Sullivans Island, SC

  • ISP Report Card: A
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100
Red Top, SC

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100
Folly Beach, SC

  • ISP Report Card: C+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 81 / 100

Mount Pleasant, SC

  • ISP Report Card: B+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
Legareville, SC

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
Isle Of Palms, SC

  • ISP Report Card: A
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100

How Much Speed does a Charleston Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Charleston is 2.5, which is larger than the South Carolina average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. the Charleston area’s average household income is $95,068 which is much higher than the South Carolina average of $77,367 and higher than the national average of $93,246. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Charleston also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the South Carolina average of 15%. Additionally, 16% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 12% of residents in South Carolina who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Charleston has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Charleston households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 84% 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?

EarthLink Fiber in Charleston, SC

EarthLink logo

Availability:

53.9%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(6)

Avg. Download Speed

4,295 Mbps

EarthLink offers Fiber service to 53.9% of Charleston homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,295 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 Charleston from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T Fiber in Charleston, SC

AT&T logo

Availability:

53.9%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(516)

Avg. Download Speed

4,295 Mbps

AT&T offers Fiber service to 53.9% of Charleston homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,295 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 Charleston from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

Home Telecom Fiber in Charleston, SC

Home Telecom logo

Availability:

20.6%

Customer Rating:

2.8 of 5 stars

(10)

Avg. Download Speed

5,000 Mbps

Home Telecom offers Fiber service to 20.6% of Charleston homes. Across the city, Home Telecom Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps, with speeds from 5,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Home Telecom Fiber. Home Telecom Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Charleston from Home Telecom in terms of customer satisfaction.

Spectrum Fiber in Charleston, SC

Spectrum logo

Availability:

5.0%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(198)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Spectrum offers Fiber service to 5.0% of Charleston homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 500 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 794 Mbps throughout the city. Spectrum Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Charleston from Spectrum in terms of customer satisfaction.

XFINITY Fiber in Charleston, SC

XFINITY logo

Availability:

3.4%

Customer Rating:

3.5 of 5 stars

(290)

Avg. Download Speed

1,819 Mbps

XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 3.4% of Charleston homes. Across the city, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,819 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 1,457 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Charleston from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.

PRTC Fiber in Charleston, SC

PRTC logo

Availability:

2.3%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(3)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Palmetto Rural Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 2.3% of Charleston homes. Across the city, PRTC Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for PRTC Fiber. PRTC Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Charleston from PRTC in terms of customer satisfaction.

Hotwire Communications Fiber in Charleston, SC

Hotwire Communications logo

Availability:

1.8%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(11)

Avg. Download Speed

7,713 Mbps

Hotwire Communications offers Fiber service to 1.8% of Charleston homes. Across the city, Hotwire Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,713 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Hotwire Communications Fiber. Hotwire Communications Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Charleston from Hotwire Communications in terms of customer satisfaction.

Lumos Networks Fiber in Charleston, SC

Lumos Networks logo

Availability:

1.1%

Customer Rating:

4.1 of 5 stars

(27)

Avg. Download Speed

5,000 Mbps

Lumos Networks offers Fiber service to 1.1% of Charleston homes. Across the city, Lumos Networks Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps, with speeds from 5,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Lumos Networks Fiber. Lumos Networks Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Charleston from Lumos Networks in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Charleston?

XFINITY Cable in Charleston, SC

XFINITY logo

Availability:

72.9%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(2022)

Avg. Download Speed

1,637 Mbps

XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 72.9% of Charleston homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,637 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 166 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Charleston from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.

WOW! Cable in Charleston, SC

WOW! logo

Availability:

40.6%

Customer Rating:

3.1 of 5 stars

(29)

Avg. Download Speed

1,200 Mbps

WOW! offers Cable service to 40.6% of Charleston homes. Across the city, WOW! Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,200 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 1,200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 50, with an average of 50 Mbps throughout the city. WOW! Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Charleston from WOW! in terms of customer satisfaction.

Spectrum Cable in Charleston, SC

Spectrum logo

Availability:

24.9%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(1680)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Spectrum offers Cable service to 24.9% of Charleston homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 569 Mbps throughout the city. Spectrum Cable is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Charleston from Spectrum in terms of customer satisfaction.

Home Telecom Cable in Charleston, SC

Home Telecom logo

Availability:

4.3%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(3)

Avg. Download Speed

2,000 Mbps

Home Telecom offers Cable service to 4.3% of Charleston homes. Across the city, Home Telecom Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps, with speeds from 2,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 500 and as high as 500, with an average of 500 Mbps throughout the city. Home Telecom Cable is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Charleston from Home Telecom in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Charleston?

EarthLink DSL in Charleston, SC

EarthLink logo

Availability:

62.8%

Customer Rating:

3.2 of 5 stars

(5)

Avg. Download Speed

68 Mbps

EarthLink offers DSL service to 62.8% of Charleston homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 68 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 14 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Charleston from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T DSL in Charleston, SC

AT&T logo

Availability:

62.8%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(295)

Avg. Download Speed

68 Mbps

AT&T offers DSL service to 62.8% of Charleston homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 68 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 14 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Charleston from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

TDS DSL in Charleston, SC

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Availability:

1.8%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(7)

Avg. Download Speed

36 Mbps

TDS offers DSL service to 1.8% of Charleston homes. Across the city, TDS DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 7.1 Mbps throughout the city. TDS DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Charleston from TDS in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Charleston?

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Charleston, SC

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Availability:

92.6%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(322)

Avg. Download Speed

63 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.6% of Charleston homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 63 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 12 Mbps throughout the city. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Charleston from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Charleston, SC

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Availability:

86.8%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(349)

Avg. Download Speed

224 Mbps

Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.8% of Charleston homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 224 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 16 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Charleston from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Charleston, SC

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Availability:

74.1%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

Avg. Download Speed

36 Mbps

EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 74.1% of Charleston homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 36 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 5.5 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Charleston from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Charleston, SC

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Availability:

74.1%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(195)

Avg. Download Speed

36 Mbps

AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 74.1% of Charleston homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 36 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 5.5 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Charleston from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which ISP Should You Choose in Charleston?

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 is XFINITY.
  • The fastest internet provider should be Hotwire Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, XFINITY from Comcast may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
  • The most affordable internet provider in Charleston is XFINITY.
  • HughesNet, T-Mobile Home Internet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Charleston, 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 compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Charleston 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’s B ISP Report Card and 68 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Dayton, OH

  • ISP Report Card: B+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
Stockton, CA

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100
Greensboro, NC

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100

Columbia, SC

  • ISP Report Card: B+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
Sarasota, FL

  • ISP Report Card: B+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
Boise, ID

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 78 / 100

Fort Myers, FL

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
Oxnard, CA

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
Colorado Springs, CO

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 81 / 100

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Eleanor A.

XFINITY Cable

September 30, 2023

Overall the internet speed is great, but getting in touch with customer service representative is difficult meaning it's hard to bypass automated system, I do wish it was cheaper since internet really is a necessity at this point.

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XFINITY Cable

March 19, 2023
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AT&T DSL

March 05, 2023
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A Charleston, SC Customer

AT&T Fiber

January 01, 2023

Having AT&T as our internet provider has been solid for the last several years. We moved from Xfinity and cut the cable cord, allowing us to choose which providers we wanted for entertainment. We landed on YouTube TV and a few other streaming services. The speed of the internet and price has been good.

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