Best Internet Providers in Laurel Bay, SC
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Laurel Bay, SC
Laurel Bay has 8 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 Laurel Bay.
Ranks compare Laurel Bay with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Laurel Bay, SC at a Glance
Laurel Bay Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Sparklight
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
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 Laurel Bay ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Laurel Bay, SC?
EarthLink is the highest-rated internet provider in Laurel Bay based on 51 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.
or call 1-877-418-2092
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Laurel Bay?
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 Laurel Bay
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Sparklight - cable coverage map
- Hotwire Communications - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
How Laurel Bay Compares to Places Its Size
Laurel Bay's report card score is in the bottom 48% and its connectivity index is in the top 19%.
| Measure | Laurel Bay | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Beaufort County | South Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 68.6% | bottom 45% | 77.4% | 75.7% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,941 Mbps | top 36% | 1,971 Mbps | 3,370 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.3 | bottom 46% | 6.6 | 6.9 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.8 | top 16% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 4% | bottom 13% | 15% | 12% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 19% | 97% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 93% | top 22% | 95% | 89% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 81% | top 16% | 83% | 73% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 88% | top 13% | 86% | 77% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $65,174 | bottom 34% | $91,662 | $77,367 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 24% | 12% | 15% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 68.6% of homes in Laurel Bay, against 77.4% across Beaufort County and 75.7% across South Carolina. Households in Laurel Bay are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $65,174 (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 Laurel Bay
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Laurel Bay?
Brightspeed Fiber in Laurel Bay, SC
Availability:
68.6%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 68.6% of Laurel Bay homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Laurel Bay, SC
Availability:
3.7%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications offers Fiber service to 3.7% of Laurel Bay homes. Across the city, Hotwire Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Laurel Bay?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Laurel Bay, SC
Availability:
92.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.7% of Laurel Bay homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 66 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Laurel Bay, SC
Availability:
48.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 48.0% of Laurel Bay homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 55 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 9.7 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Laurel Bay, SC
Availability:
48.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 48.0% of Laurel Bay homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 55 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 9.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Laurel Bay, SC
Availability:
12.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.1% of Laurel Bay homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Laurel Bay, SC
Availability:
8.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.5% of Laurel Bay homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Laurel Bay?
Sparklight Cable in Laurel Bay, SC
Availability:
98.7%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 98.7% of Laurel Bay homes. Across the city, Sparklight Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
XFINITY Cable in Laurel Bay, SC
Availability:
75.8%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,425 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 75.8% of Laurel Bay homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,425 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 96 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Laurel Bay?
Brightspeed DSL in Laurel Bay, SC
Availability:
65.6%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 65.6% of Laurel Bay homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 45 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 10, with an average of 4.5 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Laurel Bay from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Laurel Bay by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Laurel Bay
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Laurel Bay
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
How Laurel Bay Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Laurel Bay that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Burton has the most homes with fiber (83.5%) and Seabrook the fewest (7.3%); Laurel Bay has 68.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Bay (this page) | 5,082 | 68.6% | 1,941 Mbps | 5.3 | C+ | 69/100 |
| Beaufort | 20,998 | 70.7% | 1,779 Mbps | 6.3 | B- | 54/100 |
| Port Royal | 14,697 | 59.7% | 2,289 Mbps | 6.7 | B- | 88/100 |
| Ladys Island | 13,893 | 74.5% | 1,215 Mbps | 6.2 | C+ | 74/100 |
| Burton | 7,766 | 83.5% | 1,890 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 72/100 |
| Seabrook | 2,538 | 7.3% | 985 Mbps | 4.5 | D+ | 31/100 |
| Lobeco | 296 | 0.0% | 951 Mbps | 6 | D+ | 54/100 |
| Sheldon | 279 | 69.9% | 961 Mbps | 4.8 | C- | 46/100 |
| Old House | 87 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 61/100 |
| Coosaw | 84 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 68/100 |
| Nevadun | 80 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 41/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Laurel Bay?
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, Brightspeed 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 Laurel Bay
| Hotwire Communications | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Sparklight | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Laurel Bay. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Laurel Bay Internet Providers
Based on 51 reviews from South Carolina internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Laurel Bay 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 92.7% coverage in Laurel Bay.
At a national level, based on 4776 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 Laurel Bay Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Laurel Bay, South Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Laurel Bay 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 | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (12) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (22) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (0) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) |  (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Laurel Bay
Based on data reported by Laurel Bay ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Brightspeed. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Laurel Bay. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,440 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 | Laurel Bay 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 | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (12) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (22) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (0) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Laurel Bay?
Of the providers in Laurel Bay, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Laurel Bay 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 Laurel Bay, South Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Laurel Bay
| ISP / Tech Type | Laurel Bay 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 | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (12) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (22) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (0) | (82) | 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.
Rate your provider
Share your experience to help others in your area choose.
Verified customer: we detected your connection is on this provider.
Reviews are independent and unedited. Published after a quick spam check.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Laurel Bay?
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 Laurel Bay is EarthLink.
- The fastest internet provider should be Brightspeed. 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 Laurel Bay is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Sparklight, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Laurel Bay, available to 98.7% 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.