6 Best Internet Providers in Daniel Island, Charleston, SC

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Above are the top 4 providers in Daniel Island, 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 Daniel Island ratings may vary and are shown below.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Daniel Island, Charleston, SC?

EarthLink is the best internet provider in Daniel Island 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 Daniel Island, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. EarthLink is an option for 99.81% of the neighborhood.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Daniel Island

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Daniel Island Internet Providers

Based on 56 reviews from Charleston internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Daniel Island 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 64.5% coverage in Daniel Island.

At a national level, based on 4147 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Home Telecom is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.27 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Daniel Island?

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, Home Telecom 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 Daniel Island

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

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Daniel Island

Based on data reported by Daniel Island ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Home Telecom. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Daniel Island. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,000 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 Daniel Island?

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 Daniel Island customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Daniel Island

Daniel Island 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 Daniel Island below, including the metrics used and how Daniel Island compares to the rest of Charleston and nation.

Daniel Island ISP Report Card: A

	Metric (hover for details)	Daniel Island	South Carolina	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Daniel Island that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	99.81%	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.	5,000 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 Daniel Island.	6.8	7.0	6.8

 

Daniel Island Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Daniel Island	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.	2.2	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.	27%	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.	99%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	86%	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.	77%	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.	77%	76%	76%

Daniel Island ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Daniel Island is A, which is better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Daniel Island is high with a score of 63 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Daniel Island have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Daniel Island 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.

86% of Daniel Island households have an internet connection despite having 99.81% availability. 77% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 10% 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, 77% subscribe to it. A large amount of Daniel Island 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 Daniel Island?

How Much Speed does a Daniel Island Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Daniel Island is 2.2, which is smaller than the Charleston average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Daniel Island's average household income is $131,416 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.

Daniel Island also has 11% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Charleston average of 15%. Additionally, 27% 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 Daniel Island has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Daniel Island households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 97% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 97% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Daniel Island?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Daniel Island?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Daniel Island?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Daniel Island, Charleston, SC.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Daniel Island?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Daniel Island?

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 Daniel Island is EarthLink.
• The fastest internet provider should be Home Telecom. 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 Daniel Island is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Viasat, HughesNet, Home Telecom, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Daniel Island, 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 Daniel Island compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Daniel Island 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 Daniel Island's A ISP Report Card and 63 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.