Best Internet Providers in Columbia, SC
All 14 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Columbia, SC
Columbia has 14 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 Columbia.
Ranks compare Columbia with the 45 US major cities (500,000 to 999,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Columbia, SC at a Glance
Columbia 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
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Columbia ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Columbia, SC?
EarthLink is the highest-rated internet provider in Columbia based on 140 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 Columbia?
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 Columbia
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- CarolinaConnect - fiber coverage map
- Lumos Networks - fiber coverage map
- COMPORIUM - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Truvista Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Ripple Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- TriCoLink - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- Truvista Fiber - cable coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- COMPORIUM - dsl coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
How Columbia Compares to Places Its Size
Columbia's report card score is 11th of 45 and its connectivity index is tied 30th of 45.
| Measure | Columbia | Rank among US major cities (500,000 to 999,999 people) | Richland County | South Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 83.2% | 13th of 45 | 75.5% | 75.7% | 71.5% | Bridgeport, CT (97.3%) |
| Average top speed | 4,452 Mbps | 16th of 45 | 3,823 Mbps | 3,370 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Chattanooga, TN (17,261 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.7 | Tied 17th of 45 | 8.1 | 6.9 | 7.1 | Albuquerque, NM (9.7) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | Tied 23rd of 45 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Provo, UT (3.5) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | Tied 32nd of 45 | 13% | 12% | 15% | Chapel Hill, NC (23%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | Tied 17th of 45 | 97% | 95% | 96% | Provo, UT (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 91% | Tied 24th of 45 | 91% | 89% | 91% | Colorado Springs, CO and Ogden, UT (95%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 77% | Tied 23rd of 45 | 79% | 73% | 76% | Provo, UT (84%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 80% | Tied 21st of 45 | 81% | 77% | 81% | Provo, UT (94%) |
| Median household income | $76,064 | 37th of 45 | $73,531 | $77,367 | $93,246 | Bridgeport, CT ($136,343) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 18% | Tied 7th of 45 | 21% | 15% | 16% | Provo, UT (26%) |
Fiber reaches 83.2% of homes in Columbia, against 75.5% across Richland County and 75.7% across South Carolina. Households in Columbia are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $76,064 (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 Columbia
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Columbia?
EarthLink Fiber in Columbia, SC
Availability:
38.3%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,473 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 38.3% of Columbia homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,473 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 Columbia from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Columbia, SC
Availability:
38.3%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,473 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 38.3% of Columbia homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,473 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 Columbia from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Lumos Networks Fiber in Columbia, SC
Availability:
21.1%
Customer Rating:
(27)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Lumos Networks offers Fiber service to 21.1% of Columbia homes. Across the city, Lumos Networks Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
CarolinaConnect Fiber in Columbia, SC
Availability:
20.4%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
6,588 Mbps
CarolinaConnect offers Fiber service to 20.4% of Columbia homes. Across the city, CarolinaConnect Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 6,588 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for CarolinaConnect Fiber.
Spectrum Fiber in Columbia, SC
Availability:
17.5%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 17.5% of Columbia homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
COMPORIUM Fiber in Columbia, SC
Availability:
12.6%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
6,730 Mbps
COMPORIUM offers Fiber service to 12.6% of Columbia homes. Across the city, COMPORIUM Fiber has speeds up to 6,730 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for COMPORIUM Fiber. COMPORIUM Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Columbia from COMPORIUM in terms of customer satisfaction.
Windstream Fiber in Columbia, SC
Availability:
8.3%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,515 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 8.3% of Columbia homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,515 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Windstream Fiber. Windstream Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Columbia from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Ripple Fiber in Columbia, SC
Availability:
7.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Ripple Fiber offers Fiber service to 7.0% of Columbia homes. Across the city, Ripple Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Truvista Fiber in Columbia, SC
Availability:
6.6%
Customer Rating:
(10)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Truvista Fiber offers Fiber service to 6.6% of Columbia homes. Across the city, Truvista Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
TriCoLink Fiber in Columbia, SC
Availability:
4.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
TriCoLink offers Fiber service to 4.1% of Columbia homes. Across the city, TriCoLink Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Columbia?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Columbia, SC
Availability:
93.7%
Customer Rating:
(341)
Avg. Download Speed
69 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.7% of Columbia homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 69 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Columbia, SC
Availability:
86.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
304 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.6% of Columbia homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 304 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 22 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Columbia, SC
Availability:
83.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.1% of Columbia homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 34 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 5.1 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Columbia, SC
Availability:
83.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.1% of Columbia homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 34 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 5.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Columbia?
Spectrum Cable in Columbia, SC
Availability:
80.4%
Customer Rating:
(1738)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 80.4% of Columbia homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Truvista Fiber Cable in Columbia, SC
Availability:
3.9%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Truvista Fiber offers Cable service to 3.9% of Columbia homes. Across the city, Truvista Fiber Cable has speeds up to 500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Columbia?
EarthLink DSL in Columbia, SC
Availability:
63.8%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 63.8% of Columbia homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 67 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 Columbia from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Columbia, SC
Availability:
63.8%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 63.8% of Columbia homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 67 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 Columbia from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Windstream DSL in Columbia, SC
Availability:
14.5%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
174 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 14.5% of Columbia homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 174 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 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 city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Columbia from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
COMPORIUM DSL in Columbia, SC
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
COMPORIUM offers DSL service to 2.3% of Columbia homes. Across the city, COMPORIUM DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Frontier DSL in Columbia, SC
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 1.4% of Columbia homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 37 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 2.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Brightspeed DSL in Columbia, SC
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
18 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 1.3% of Columbia homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 18 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 10, with an average of 1.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Columbia by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 16.3% of homes in Downtown Columbia to 63.6% in The Congaree Vista; by ZIP code, from 60.7% in 29205 to 94.3% in 29229. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Columbia
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Columbia | 8,496 | 16.3% | 1,153 Mbps | 7.8 | C+ | 40/100 |
| The Congaree Vista | 4,629 | 63.6% | 1,865 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 51/100 |
| Three Points | 3,178 | 59.4% | 3,380 Mbps | 7.5 | B | 71/100 |
ZIP codes in Columbia
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29229 | 52,605 | 94.3% | 3,375 Mbps | 8.7 | A- | 84/100 |
| 29223 | 51,629 | 87.6% | 4,303 Mbps | 8.6 | A- | 65/100 |
| 29203 | 39,419 | 76.4% | 3,655 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 49/100 |
| 29209 | 35,246 | 63.9% | 3,419 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 71/100 |
| 29212 | 30,222 | 88.1% | 4,067 Mbps | 8.8 | A- | 68/100 |
| 29201 | 27,305 | 48.1% | 2,092 Mbps | 7.5 | B- | 45/100 |
| 29205 | 24,337 | 60.7% | 3,526 Mbps | 8.1 | B | 65/100 |
| 29206 | 19,301 | 66.4% | 3,855 Mbps | 8 | B | 77/100 |
| 29204 | 18,067 | 77.0% | 4,351 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 45/100 |
| 29220 | 38 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 4 | D- | 16/100 |
How Columbia Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Columbia that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Killian has the most homes with fiber (99.2%) and Forest Acres the fewest (64.4%); Columbia has 83.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia metro area (this page) | 829,470 | 83.2% | 4,452 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 64/100 |
| St. Andrews | 22,520 | 71.1% | 3,549 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 50/100 |
| Cayce | 15,372 | 91.8% | 4,748 Mbps | 8.6 | A- | 50/100 |
| Seven Oaks | 14,653 | 86.9% | 3,894 Mbps | 8.9 | A- | 70/100 |
| Dentsville | 14,431 | 75.7% | 3,825 Mbps | 8 | B+ | 56/100 |
| Forest Acres | 11,531 | 64.4% | 3,582 Mbps | 8.1 | B | 67/100 |
| Woodfield | 9,199 | 93.4% | 4,690 Mbps | 8.7 | A- | 52/100 |
| Killian | 1,339 | 99.2% | 4,860 Mbps | 7.9 | A | 66/100 |
| Arcadia Lakes | 1,103 | 81.3% | 4,270 Mbps | 8.5 | B+ | 62/100 |
| Hollywood Hills | 79 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 8 | B+ | 66/100 |
| Olympia | 35 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5 | D+ | 80/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Columbia?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by EarthLink. 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 Columbia
| CarolinaConnect | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| COMPORIUM | 8,000 |
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Lumos Networks | 5,000 |
| Truvista Fiber | 5,000 |
| Windstream | 2,000 |
| Ripple Fiber | 2,000 |
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| TriCoLink | 1,000 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Columbia Internet Providers
Based on 140 reviews from South Carolina internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Columbia residents. EarthLink was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in South Carolina, with 4.20 out of 5 stars and 93.7% coverage in Columbia.
At a national level, based on 4604 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 Columbia Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Columbia, South Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Columbia Overall | South Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumos Networks | (1) | (1) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| CarolinaConnect | (0) | (11) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Comporium | (0) | (24) | (26) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Ripple Fiber | (0) | (1) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Truvista Fiber | (0) | (8) | (13) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (11) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (22) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (8) | (55) | (1948) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (0) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| TriCoLink | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Columbia
Based on data reported by Columbia 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 Columbia. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,918 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with EarthLink. This indicates EarthLink reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Columbia Speed | South Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumos Networks | (1) | (1) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| CarolinaConnect | (0) | (11) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Comporium | (0) | (24) | (26) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Ripple Fiber | (0) |  (1) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Truvista Fiber | (0) | (8) | (13) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (11) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (22) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (8) | (55) | (1948) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (0) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| TriCoLink | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Columbia?
Of the providers in Columbia, customers rate EarthLink the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Columbia 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.
EarthLink is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Columbia, South Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Columbia
| ISP / Tech Type | Columbia Affordability | South Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumos Networks | (1) | (1) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| CarolinaConnect | (0) | (11) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Comporium | (0) | (24) | (26) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Ripple Fiber | (0) | (1) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Truvista Fiber | (0) | (8) | (13) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (11) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (22) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (8) | (55) | (1948) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (0) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| TriCoLink | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in South Carolina
Customer Reviews
A St. Andrews, SC Customer
Lumos Networks Fiber
November 14, 2025 Spectrum was my internet service provider up until a week ago. I have made the switch to Lumos by T Mobile, after a visit from a sales guy in my area. I am familiar with T Mobile because I have them for my mobile phone service so it was no problem with me switching to Lumos by T Mobile. My reasons were for the fiber internet service that provides faster speed, ideal pricing, great customer service, and minimal installation hassle. Also, I am hoping to be able to bundle my services soon as soon as the merger with Lumos is complete.
A St. Andrews, SC Customer
Spectrum Cable
July 20, 2025 A St. Andrews, SC Customer
Spectrum Fiber
September 26, 2023 Our current prices are really good because we were new customers who are receiving a promotional price. When that promotional period is up, our cost will increase significantly and we will probably change providers. Our speeds are great for what we pay, but we have outages more frequently than I would like. Some of these outages are to be expected, such as when we are getting a bad storm. However, last month, we had an outage that lasted almost 10 hours with no explanation.
A St. Andrews, SC Customer
Spectrum Cable
May 16, 2023 A St. Andrews, SC Customer
Spectrum Cable
May 07, 2023 We've been with Spectrum for about 4.5 years. We had Spectrum at our old house, and when we moved we stayed with Spectrum because they were the best service overall. We've had the occasional service outages, but they've always been fixed quickly. My husband works from home, so he needs fast and reliable internet. Spectrum has worked very well for our purposes.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Columbia?
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 Columbia is EarthLink.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, EarthLink may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Columbia is EarthLink.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Columbia, available to 93.7% 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.