Best Internet Providers in Lancaster, SC
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Lancaster, SC
Lancaster 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 Lancaster.
Ranks compare Lancaster with the 1,383 US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Lancaster, SC at a Glance
Lancaster Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Comporium
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 Lancaster ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lancaster, SC?
Verizon is the highest-rated internet provider in Lancaster based on 119 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 Lancaster?
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 Lancaster
- COMPORIUM - fiber coverage map
- COMPORIUM - cable coverage map
- RiverNet Connect - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless 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
- COMPORIUM - dsl coverage map
How Lancaster Compares to Places Its Size
Lancaster's report card score is in the bottom 9% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 32%.
| Measure | Lancaster | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | Lancaster County | South Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 57.5% | bottom 26% | 73.2% | 75.7% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,538 Mbps | bottom 41% | 3,383 Mbps | 3,370 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.5 | bottom 4% | 5.2 | 6.9 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 46% | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 14% | top 46% | 21% | 12% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | bottom 15% | 94% | 95% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 87% | bottom 13% | 90% | 89% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 75% | bottom 32% | 79% | 73% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 73% | bottom 19% | 79% | 77% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $71,516 | bottom 26% | $90,407 | $77,367 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | bottom 25% | 12% | 15% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 57.5% of homes in Lancaster, against 73.2% across Lancaster County and 75.7% across South Carolina. Households in Lancaster are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 14% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $71,516 (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 Lancaster
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lancaster?
COMPORIUM Fiber in Lancaster, SC
Availability:
42.9%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
4,565 Mbps
COMPORIUM offers Fiber service to 42.9% of Lancaster homes. Across the city, COMPORIUM Fiber has speeds up to 4,565 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for COMPORIUM Fiber. COMPORIUM Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Lancaster from COMPORIUM in terms of customer satisfaction.
RiverNet Connect Fiber in Lancaster, SC
Availability:
19.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
RiverNet Connect offers Fiber service to 19.4% of Lancaster homes. Across the city, RiverNet Connect Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Lancaster, SC
Availability:
7.2%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 7.2% of Lancaster homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Lancaster?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lancaster, SC
Availability:
82.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
159 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.6% of Lancaster homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 159 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lancaster, SC
Availability:
82.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.1% of Lancaster homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 53 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 9.4 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lancaster, SC
Availability:
56.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.3% of Lancaster homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 35 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 5.3 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lancaster, SC
Availability:
56.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.3% of Lancaster homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 35 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 5.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lancaster?
COMPORIUM Cable in Lancaster, SC
Availability:
73.1%
Customer Rating:
(20)
Avg. Download Speed
1,010 Mbps
COMPORIUM offers Cable service to 73.1% of Lancaster homes. Across the city, COMPORIUM Cable has speeds up to 1,010 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 200, with an average of 100 Mbps throughout the city. COMPORIUM Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Lancaster from COMPORIUM in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Cable in Lancaster, SC
Availability:
10.0%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 10.0% of Lancaster homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Lancaster?
COMPORIUM DSL in Lancaster, SC
Availability:
15.9%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
COMPORIUM offers DSL service to 15.9% of Lancaster homes. Across the city, COMPORIUM DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Lancaster by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Lancaster has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Lancaster
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Lancaster
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29720 | 50,950 | 59.1% | 2,552 Mbps | 4.5 | C+ | 59/100 |
How Lancaster Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Lancaster that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Heath Springs has the most homes with fiber (98.6%) and Fort Lawn the fewest (59.6%); Lancaster has 57.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster (this page) | 47,255 | 57.5% | 2,538 Mbps | 4.5 | C+ | 62/100 |
| Heath Springs | 3,763 | 98.6% | 1,870 Mbps | 4.3 | B- | 55/100 |
| Fort Lawn | 2,578 | 59.6% | 3,371 Mbps | 5 | C+ | 49/100 |
| Riverside | 916 | 60.4% | 3,206 Mbps | 4.4 | C+ | 38/100 |
| Jones Crossroads | 811 | 100.0% | 2,850 Mbps | 6.8 | A- | 50/100 |
| Primus | 563 | 100.0% | 1,197 Mbps | 5.5 | B | 42/100 |
| Landsford | 498 | 56.0% | 2,890 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 39/100 |
| Grace | 183 | 18.6% | 1,782 Mbps | 5.4 | C | 30/100 |
| Caskey | 166 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 4.8 | B+ | 27/100 |
| Rowell | 140 | 78.6% | 1,197 Mbps | 2.1 | C- | 27/100 |
| Unity | 74 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 3.6 | B | 54/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Lancaster?
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, COMPORIUM 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 Lancaster
| COMPORIUM | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| RiverNet Connect | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Lancaster Internet Providers
Based on 119 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. EarthLink wins for second-place in South Carolina, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 56.3% coverage in Lancaster.
At a national level, based on 4200 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 Lancaster Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Lancaster, South Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Lancaster 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 | ||
| RiverNet Connect | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (22) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (55) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Comporium | (3) | (24) | (26) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
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 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 | Lancaster 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 | ||
| RiverNet Connect | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (55) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (22) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Comporium | (3) | (24) | (26) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lancaster?
Of the providers in Lancaster, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Lancaster 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 Lancaster, South Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Lancaster
| ISP / Tech Type | Lancaster Affordability | South Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| RiverNet Connect | (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 | ||
| Comporium | (3) | (24) | (26) | 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 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, available to 99.6% 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.