Best Internet Providers in Independents, SC
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Independents, SC
Independents has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 Independents.
Ranks compare Independents with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Independents, SC at a Glance
Independents Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
TriCoLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
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 Independents ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Independents, SC?
Verizon is the highest-rated internet provider in Independents based on 94 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 Independents?
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 Independents
- TriCoLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
How Independents Compares to Places Its Size
Independents's report card score is in the top 41% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 49%.
| Measure | Independents | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Richland County | South Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 69.2% | bottom 49% | 75.5% | 75.7% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 970 Mbps | bottom 39% | 3,823 Mbps | 3,370 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.1 | top 19% | 8.1 | 6.9 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.0 | bottom 9% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 15% | top 20% | 13% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 10% | 97% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 89% | top 34% | 91% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 55% | bottom 45% | 79% | 73% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 68% | bottom 38% | 81% | 77% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $61,803 | bottom 34% | $73,531 | $77,367 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 8% | bottom 22% | 21% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 69.2% of homes in Independents, against 75.5% across Richland County and 75.7% across South Carolina. Households in Independents are smaller than the US average (2.0 people against 2.7); 15% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $61,803 (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 Independents
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Independents?
TriCoLink Fiber in Independents, SC
Availability:
62.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
TriCoLink offers Fiber service to 62.9% of Independents homes. Across the city, TriCoLink Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Independents, SC
Availability:
8.1%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 8.1% of Independents homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Independents, SC
Availability:
8.1%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 8.1% of Independents homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Independents, SC
Availability:
7.9%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 7.9% of Independents homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Independents?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Independents, SC
Availability:
86.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
90 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.3% of Independents homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 90 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Independents, SC
Availability:
85.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.5% of Independents homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Independents, SC
Availability:
85.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.5% of Independents homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Independents, SC
Availability:
37.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.1% of Independents homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 37 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 6.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Independents?
Spectrum Cable in Independents, SC
Availability:
37.5%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 37.5% of Independents homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Independents?
EarthLink DSL in Independents, SC
Availability:
95.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 95.4% of Independents homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 80 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 18 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Independents from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Independents, SC
Availability:
95.4%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 95.4% of Independents homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 80 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 18 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Independents from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Independents by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Independents
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Independents
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Independents Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Independents that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Hammond Crossroads has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Forest Acres the fewest (64.4%); Independents has 69.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independents (this page) | 483 | 69.2% | 970 Mbps | 6.1 | C+ | 39/100 |
| West Columbia | 44,642 | 88.6% | 5,378 Mbps | 8.1 | A- | 51/100 |
| Gaston | 19,150 | 90.1% | 3,055 Mbps | 7.9 | B+ | 53/100 |
| Cayce | 15,372 | 91.8% | 4,748 Mbps | 8.6 | A- | 50/100 |
| Hopkins | 12,676 | 89.5% | 3,385 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 52/100 |
| Forest Acres | 11,531 | 64.4% | 3,582 Mbps | 8.1 | B | 67/100 |
| Springdale | 3,522 | 98.4% | 5,020 Mbps | 8.5 | A | 73/100 |
| South Congaree | 2,377 | 97.8% | 7,905 Mbps | 8.3 | A | 45/100 |
| Pine Ridge | 2,192 | 74.6% | 3,814 Mbps | 7.8 | B+ | 54/100 |
| Hammond Crossroads | 1,491 | 100.0% | 1,252 Mbps | 5.5 | B | 37/100 |
| Olympia | 35 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5 | D+ | 80/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Independents?
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, Spectrum and TriCoLink 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 Independents
| AT&T | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 1,000 |
| TriCoLink | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Independents Internet Providers
Based on 94 reviews from South Carolina internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Independents residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.36 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. EarthLink wins for second-place in South Carolina, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 97.5% coverage in Independents.
At a national level, based on 4173 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 Independents Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Independents, South Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Independents Overall | South Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) |  (11) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (22) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (55) | (1949) | 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 Independents
Based on data reported by Independents ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum and TriCoLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Independents. 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 | Independents Speed | South Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (11) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (55) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (22) | (1051) | 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 Independents?
Of the providers in Independents, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Independents 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 Independents, South Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Independents
| ISP / Tech Type | Independents Affordability | South Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (11) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (22) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (55) | (1949) | 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
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 Independents?
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 Independents is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum and TriCoLink. 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 Independents is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Independents, available to 97.5% 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.