11 Best Internet Providers in Lexington County, SC
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Lexington County ISP Report Card | A- |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 4,892 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 11 |
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Real Lexington County Customer Ratings | 10 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Lexington County has 11 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Lexington County.
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Lexington County has 11 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Lexington County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Lexington County, SC for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Lexington County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lexington County, SC?
EarthLink is the best internet provider in Lexington County based on South Carolina customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, EarthLink had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Lexington County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. EarthLink is an option for 91.88% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Lexington County, South Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Lexington County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Lexington County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Lexington County Overall | South Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| EarthLink | (1) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| CarolinaConnect | (4) | (10) | (10) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (5) | (51) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) |  (12) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (3) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| COMPORIUM | (0) |  (24) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (0) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| TriCoLink | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ripple Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 121 reviews from South Carolina internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Lexington County residents. EarthLink was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. CarolinaConnect wins for second-place in South Carolina, with 4.75 out of 5 stars and 41.8% coverage in Lexington County.
At a national level, based on 3856 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, CarolinaConnect is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.85 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Lexington County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Lexington County?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Lexington County, the fastest internet in the county comes from CarolinaConnect.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Lexington County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| CarolinaConnect | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| Lumos Networks | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| COMPORIUM | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Ripple Fiber | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| TriCoLink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lexington County
| ISP / Tech Type | Lexington County Speed | South Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| EarthLink | (1) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| CarolinaConnect | (4) | (10) | (10) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (5) | (51) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (3) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (12) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| COMPORIUM | (0) | (24) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (0) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| TriCoLink | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ripple Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Lexington County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through CarolinaConnect. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Lexington County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,810 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with CarolinaConnect. This indicates CarolinaConnect reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lexington County?
South Carolina customers rate CarolinaConnect 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.
CarolinaConnect received a local rating of 4.50 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Lexington County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Lexington County, South Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Lexington County
| ISP / Tech Type | Lexington County Affordability | South Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| CarolinaConnect | (4) | (10) | (10) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (1) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (5) | (51) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (3) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (12) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| COMPORIUM | (0) | (24) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (0) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| TriCoLink | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ripple Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Lexington County 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 county 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 Lexington County below, including the metrics used and how Lexington County compares to the rest of South Carolina and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Lexington County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 87.75% | 70.02% | 67.25% | ||
| 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. | 4,892 Mbps | 3,075 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Lexington County. | 7.5 | 6.3 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.5 | 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. | 10% | 11% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 95% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 92% | 88% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 77% | 71% | 75% | ||
| 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. | 77% | 73% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Lexington County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Lexington County is A-, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Lexington County is high with a score of 66 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Lexington County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Lexington County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.
92% of Lexington County households have an internet connection despite having 99.89% availability. 77% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% 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 77% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 77% subscribe to it. A large amount of Lexington County 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 Counties Compare to Lexington County?
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 88 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 79 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 86 / 100
How Much Speed does a Lexington County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Lexington County is 2.5, which is larger than the South Carolina average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Lexington County's average household income is $80,277 which is higher than the South Carolina average of $74,922 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Lexington County also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the South Carolina average of 15%. Additionally, 10% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 11% of residents in South Carolina who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Lexington County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Lexington County households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 82% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lexington County?
CarolinaConnect Fiber in Lexington County, SC
Availability:
41.8%
Customer Rating:
(9)
Avg. Download Speed
5,810 Mbps
CarolinaConnect offers Fiber service to 41.8% of Lexington County homes. Across the county, CarolinaConnect Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,810 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for CarolinaConnect Fiber.
COMPORIUM Fiber in Lexington County, SC
Availability:
32.1%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
COMPORIUM offers Fiber service to 32.1% of Lexington County homes. Across the county, COMPORIUM Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Lexington County, SC
Availability:
22.1%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,481 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 22.1% of Lexington County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,481 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Windstream Fiber. Windstream Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Lexington County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink Fiber in Lexington County, SC
Availability:
20.9%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
4,511 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 20.9% of Lexington County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,511 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 EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Lexington County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Lexington County, SC
Availability:
20.9%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
4,511 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 20.9% of Lexington County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,511 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 AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Lexington County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Lumos Networks Fiber in Lexington County, SC
Availability:
20.2%
Customer Rating:
(24)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Lumos Networks offers Fiber service to 20.2% of Lexington County homes. Across the county, Lumos Networks Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Ripple Fiber in Lexington County, SC
Availability:
14.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Ripple Fiber offers Fiber service to 14.8% of Lexington County homes. Across the county, Ripple Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Lexington County, SC
Availability:
5.5%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 5.5% of Lexington County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
TriCoLink Fiber in Lexington County, SC
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
TriCoLink offers Fiber service to 2.3% of Lexington County homes. Across the county, TriCoLink Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lexington County?
Spectrum Cable in Lexington County, SC
Availability:
88.8%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 88.8% of Lexington County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Lexington County?
EarthLink DSL in Lexington County, SC
Availability:
42.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
69 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 42.7% of Lexington County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 69 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 14 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Lexington County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Lexington County, SC
Availability:
42.7%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
69 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 42.7% of Lexington County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 69 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 14 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Lexington County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Windstream DSL in Lexington County, SC
Availability:
39.5%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
175 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 39.5% of Lexington County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 175 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 83, with an average of 49 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Lexington County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
COMPORIUM DSL in Lexington County, SC
Availability:
6.4%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
COMPORIUM offers DSL service to 6.4% of Lexington County homes. Across the county, COMPORIUM DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Lexington County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lexington County, SC
Availability:
96.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
72 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.9% of Lexington County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 72 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 14 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lexington County, SC
Availability:
84.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.8% of Lexington County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 33 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 4.9 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lexington County, SC
Availability:
84.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.8% of Lexington County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 33 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 4.9 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lexington County, SC
Availability:
76.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.5% of Lexington County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Lexington County?
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 Lexington County is EarthLink.
- The fastest internet provider should be CarolinaConnect. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, CarolinaConnect may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Lexington County is CarolinaConnect.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Lexington County, 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 Lexington County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Lexington County 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 Lexington County's A- ISP Report Card and 66 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 80 / 100