Best Internet Providers in Kensington, SC
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Kensington, SC
Kensington has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Kensington.
Ranks compare Kensington with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Kensington, SC at a Glance
Kensington Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
HTC
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
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 Kensington ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Kensington, SC?
HTC (South Carolina) is the highest-rated internet provider in Kensington based on 111 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Kensington?
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 Kensington
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- HTC - fiber coverage map
- HTC - cable coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
How Kensington Compares to Places Its Size
Kensington's report card score is in the top 6% and its connectivity index is in the top 29%.
| Measure | Kensington | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Georgetown County | South Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 97.2% | top 31% | 79.0% | 75.7% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 4,174 Mbps | top 9% | 3,220 Mbps | 3,370 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.5 | top 15% | 5.5 | 6.9 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | top 21% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 5% | bottom 27% | 12% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 91% | bottom 40% | 95% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 81% | bottom 30% | 87% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 76% | top 14% | 71% | 73% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 70% | bottom 45% | 77% | 77% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $60,062 | bottom 31% | $74,774 | $77,367 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 22% | 12% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 97.2% of homes in Kensington, against 79.0% across Georgetown County and 75.7% across South Carolina. Households in Kensington are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $60,062 (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 Kensington
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Kensington?
HTC Fiber in Kensington, SC
Availability:
53.6%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
HTC (South Carolina) offers Fiber service to 53.6% of Kensington homes. Across the city, HTC Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Kensington, SC
Availability:
43.6%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 43.6% of Kensington homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Kensington, SC
Availability:
13.4%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 13.4% of Kensington homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Kensington?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Kensington, SC
Availability:
99.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.4% of Kensington homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 68 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.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Kensington, SC
Availability:
97.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.2% of Kensington homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Kensington, SC
Availability:
97.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.2% of Kensington homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Kensington, SC
Availability:
13.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 13.4% of Kensington homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Kensington?
HTC Cable in Kensington, SC
Availability:
99.4%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
HTC (South Carolina) offers Cable service to 99.4% of Kensington homes. Across the city, HTC Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Kensington, SC
Availability:
97.2%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 97.2% of Kensington homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Kensington?
Frontier DSL in Kensington, SC
Availability:
36.3%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 36.3% of Kensington homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Kensington by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Kensington
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Kensington
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Kensington Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Kensington that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Sampit has the most homes with fiber (99.2%) and Pawleys Island the fewest (69.8%); Kensington has 97.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington (this page) | 463 | 97.2% | 4,174 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 51/100 |
| Georgetown | 22,009 | 79.5% | 3,690 Mbps | 5.4 | B- | 42/100 |
| Pawleys Island | 15,702 | 69.8% | 4,659 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 70/100 |
| Sampit | 1,340 | 99.2% | 1,999 Mbps | 5 | B | 18/100 |
| Dunbar | 746 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 4.5 | B | 35/100 |
| Maryville | 624 | 97.8% | 4,074 Mbps | 4.6 | B | 50/100 |
| Plantersville | 565 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 3 | B- | 29/100 |
| Oatland | 452 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 4.9 | B | 36/100 |
| Waverly Mills | 395 | 55.2% | 1,552 Mbps | 5.7 | C+ | 67/100 |
| Simmonsville | 276 | 94.2% | 3,554 Mbps | 5 | B | 44/100 |
| Graves | 118 | 94.1% | 1,941 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 16/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Kensington?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by HTC (South Carolina). On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Frontier Communications 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 Kensington
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| HTC (South Carolina) | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Kensington Internet Providers
Based on 111 reviews from South Carolina internet customers, HTC (South Carolina) is the best internet service provider for Kensington residents. HTC (South Carolina) was rated at an average of 4.06 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 97.2% coverage in Kensington.
At a national level, based on 4367 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 Kensington Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Kensington, South Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Kensington Overall | South Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon |  (0) | (11) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HTC | (0) | (16) | (17) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) |  (1) | (177) | 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 |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Kensington
Based on data reported by Kensington ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Kensington. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,826 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 HTC (South Carolina). This indicates HTC reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Kensington Speed | South Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HTC | (0) | (16) | (17) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Kensington?
Of the providers in Kensington, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Kensington 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. HTC (South Carolina) is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.94 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Kensington, South Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Kensington
| ISP / Tech Type | Kensington Affordability | South Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HTC | (0) | (16) | (17) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (11) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (177) | 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 |
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 Kensington?
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 Kensington is HTC.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, HTC (South Carolina) may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Kensington is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, HughesNet, and HTC (South Carolina) has the broadest coverage in Kensington, available to 99.4% 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.