8 Best Internet Providers in Chesterfield County, SC

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

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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 Chesterfield County ratings may vary and are shown below.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Chesterfield County, SC?

Spectrum is the best internet provider in Chesterfield County based on South Carolina customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Spectrum had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Chesterfield County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Spectrum is an option for 37.11% of the county.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Chesterfield County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Chesterfield County Internet Providers

Based on 88 reviews from South Carolina internet customers, Spectrum is the best internet service provider for Chesterfield County residents. Spectrum was rated at an average of 3.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. RiverNet Connect wins for second-place in South Carolina, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 55.3% coverage in Chesterfield County.

At a national level, based on 3714 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, River Street Networks is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 1.81 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Chesterfield County?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by RiverNet Connect. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, RiverNet Connect and Spectrum 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 Chesterfield County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	RiverNet Connect	1,000 Mbps
	Sandhill Telephone Cooperative	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	River Street Networks	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Chesterfield County

Based on data reported by Chesterfield County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through RiverNet Connect and Spectrum. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Chesterfield County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with RiverNet Connect. This indicates RiverNet Connect reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Chesterfield County?

South Carolina customers rate RiverNet Connect 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.

RiverNet Connect received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Spectrum is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Chesterfield County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Chesterfield County

Chesterfield County 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 county 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 Chesterfield County below, including the metrics used and how Chesterfield County compares to the rest of South Carolina and nation.

Chesterfield County ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Chesterfield County	South Carolina	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Chesterfield County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	87.75%	70.02%	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.	1,217 Mbps	3,075 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 Chesterfield County.	4.3	6.3	6.8

 

Chesterfield County Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Chesterfield County	South Carolina	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.5	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.	3%	11%	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.	87%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	80%	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.	62%	71%	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.	63%	73%	76%

Chesterfield County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Chesterfield County is C+, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Chesterfield County is high with a score of 35 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Chesterfield County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

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

80% of Chesterfield County households have an internet connection despite having 99.10% availability. 62% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% 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 62% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 63% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Chesterfield County 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 Counties Compare to Chesterfield County?

How Much Speed does a Chesterfield County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Chesterfield County is 2.5, which is larger than the South Carolina average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Chesterfield County's average household income is $50,677 which is lower than the South Carolina average of $74,922 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Chesterfield County also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the South Carolina average of 15%. Additionally, 3% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 11% of residents in South Carolina who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Chesterfield County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Chesterfield County households are much more technology-disengaged. 87% of households have some sort of computing device, 66% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 83% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Chesterfield County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Chesterfield County?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Chesterfield County?

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

To see how Chesterfield County 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 Chesterfield County's C+ ISP Report Card and 35 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.