7 Best Internet Providers in Lancaster, SC

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Above are the top 4 providers in Lancaster, SC for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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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 Lancaster ratings may vary and are shown below.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lancaster, SC?

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Lancaster

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Lancaster Internet Providers

Based on 118 reviews from South Carolina internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Lancaster residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.36 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in South Carolina, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 82.1% coverage in Lancaster.

At a national level, based on 4035 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Lancaster?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Lancaster

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	COMPORIUM	5,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	RiverNet Connect	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lancaster

Based on data reported by Lancaster ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through COMPORIUM. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Lancaster. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,531 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the city 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 Lancaster?

South Carolina customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state 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 4.25 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. RiverNet Connect is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Lancaster customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Lancaster, South Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Lancaster

Lancaster 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 city 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 Lancaster below, including the metrics used and how Lancaster compares to the rest of South Carolina and nation.

Lancaster ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Lancaster	South Carolina	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Lancaster that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	57.47%	75.67%	71.53%
	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.	2,538 Mbps	3,370 Mbps	3,583 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Lancaster.	4.5	6.9	7.1

 

Lancaster Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Lancaster	South Carolina	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.6	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.	14%	12%	15%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	93%	95%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	87%	89%	91%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	75%	73%	76%
	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.	76%	75%	77%

Lancaster ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Lancaster is C+, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Lancaster is high with a score of 62 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Lancaster have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Lancaster ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.

87% of Lancaster households have an internet connection despite having 99.61% availability. 75% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 75% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 76% subscribe to it. A large amount of Lancaster 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 Cities Compare to Lancaster?

How Much Speed does a Lancaster Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Lancaster is 2.6, which is larger than the South Carolina average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Lancaster’s average household income is $71,516 which is higher than the South Carolina average of $77,367 and about average for the national average of $93,246. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Lancaster also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the South Carolina average of 15%. Additionally, 14% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 12% of residents in South Carolina who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Lancaster has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Lancaster households are more technology-disengaged. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 76% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 90% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lancaster?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lancaster?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Lancaster?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Lancaster?

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 Lancaster is Verizon.
• The fastest internet provider should be COMPORIUM. 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 Lancaster is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and COMPORIUM has the broadest coverage in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Lancaster 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 Lancaster’s C+ ISP Report Card and 62 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Lancaster