Best Internet Providers in Drake, SC
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Drake, SC
Drake has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Drake.
Ranks compare Drake with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Drake, SC at a Glance
Drake Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Sandhill Telephone Cooperative
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
River Street
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 Drake ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Drake, SC?
EarthLink is the highest-rated internet provider in Drake based on 84 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 Drake?
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.
How Drake Compares to Places Its Size
Drake's report card score is in the top 21% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 17%.
| Measure | Drake | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Marlboro County | South Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 99.3% | 75.7% | 71.5% | Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | top 38% | 997 Mbps | 3,370 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.2 | top 31% | 6.6 | 6.9 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.8 | top 15% | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 3% | bottom 13% | 4% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 86% | bottom 17% | 85% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 73% | bottom 11% | 73% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 44% | bottom 25% | 43% | 73% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 41% | bottom 3% | 50% | 77% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $54,669 | bottom 22% | $37,811 | $77,367 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 9% | bottom 29% | 13% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Drake, against 99.3% across Marlboro County and 75.7% across South Carolina. Households in Drake are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 3% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $54,669 (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 Drake
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Drake?
Spectrum Fiber in Drake, SC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Drake homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Sandhill Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Drake, SC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sandhill Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Drake homes. Across the city, Sandhill Telephone Cooperative 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 Drake?
River Street Fixed Wireless in Drake, SC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
River Street Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Drake homes. Across the city, River Street Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 2.9 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Drake, SC
Availability:
94.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
73 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.8% of Drake homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 73 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Drake, SC
Availability:
60.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.4% of Drake homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 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 7.4 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Drake, SC
Availability:
60.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.4% of Drake homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 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 7.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Drake?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Drake, SC.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Drake?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Drake, SC.
Internet in Drake by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Drake
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Drake
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Drake Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Drake that have their own pages are all within 14 miles. Among them, Bennettsville has the most homes with fiber (99.3%) and Society Hill the fewest (62.2%); Drake has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake (this page) | 96 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.2 | B- | 24/100 |
| Bennettsville | 16,443 | 99.3% | 996 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 23/100 |
| Society Hill | 1,846 | 62.2% | 997 Mbps | 5.5 | C | 32/100 |
| Clio | 1,702 | 98.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.9 | B+ | 14/100 |
| Little Rock | 748 | 79.4% | 1,000 Mbps | 3 | C- | 21/100 |
| Blenheim | 556 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6 | B | 24/100 |
| Tatum | 383 | 92.4% | 952 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 18/100 |
| Marlboro | 276 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.4 | B- | 21/100 |
| Bristow | 208 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.1 | C+ | 23/100 |
| Minturn | 177 | 94.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.6 | C | 17/100 |
| Brownsville | 108 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.9 | B | 24/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Drake?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, 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, Sandhill Telephone Cooperative 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 Drake
| Sandhill Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| River Street Networks | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Drake Internet Providers
Based on 84 reviews from South Carolina internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Drake 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 94.8% coverage in Drake.
At a national level, based on 3360 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Drake Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Drake, South Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Drake Overall | South Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Sandhill Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (22) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (55) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (0) |  (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Drake
Based on data reported by Drake ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Sandhill Telephone Cooperative and Spectrum. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Drake. 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.
However, actual customers 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.
| ISP / Tech Type | Drake Speed | South Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Sandhill Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (55) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (22) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Drake?
Of the providers in Drake, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Drake 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Drake, South Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Drake
| ISP / Tech Type | Drake Affordability | South Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Sandhill Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (22) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (55) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in South Carolina
Customer Reviews
Greg M.
CarolinaConnect Fiber
November 13, 2026 Rudest supervisor is Christy. We were told we had to use our previous equipment at our new address in the same zip code but only a soft start was needed because the previous owners of that residence, but Customer service and Christy said no. Said we must talk with Tech support. They said no. So, we'd have to schedule a date and wait hours for someone to show. Meanwhile I work from home and need the Internet to work. Christy then says IT can do it tomorrow at 8AM, but I have a 9 AM meeting I must make. She won't give us IT's number to arrange a better time, so we say we will have to look at other options. She then calls back wanting to cancel our current service now. Can you believe how rude and petty this woman is. We can't have another appointment for a soft start or new equipment installed at the new residence, so I can at least continue working in the meantime. If you treat all your customers this way. You deserve no customers.
ISPReports User
CarolinaConnect Fiber
August 14, 2026 not as good as 1 year ago. Has slowed down a bunch. Thinking about changing service
William
Comporium Cable
July 25, 2026 It goes out often. The router typically has to be reset multiple times and there are no other options available.
ISPReports User
Ripple Fiber
July 22, 2026 Several outages lately. It was down today but it is running slow. I put in a ticket and the speed of the response will determine wether I go back to Spectrum or not.
Lataysia R.
XFINITY Cable
June 12, 2026 The price of my family’s internet connection is really cheap. It is around $20 per month and we have been with this provider for at least 10 years. However, there has been a decline in the presence of this company and they appear to be losing lots of customers. There is always some WiFi connection issue almost everyday, but it is minor. My phone may lose connection but my MacBook, iPad, and TV is still connected. Overall, for the price and in comparison to other WiFi providers, I am overall satisfied with my internet.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Drake?
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 Drake is EarthLink.
- The fastest internet provider should be Sandhill Telephone Cooperative and Spectrum. 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 Drake is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, Sandhill Telephone Cooperative, River Street Networks, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Drake, available to 100.0% 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.