6 Best Internet Providers in Mount Pleasant, SC

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Above are the top 4 providers in Mount Pleasant, 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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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Mount Pleasant, SC?

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Mount Pleasant

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Mount Pleasant Internet Providers

Based on 38 reviews from South Carolina internet customers, XFINITY from Comcast is the best internet service provider for Mount Pleasant residents. XFINITY from Comcast was rated at an average of 4.22 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in South Carolina, with 3.24 out of 5 stars and 96.8% coverage in Mount Pleasant.

At a national level, based on 4177 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.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Mount Pleasant?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Mount Pleasant

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	WOW!	1,200 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Mount Pleasant

Based on data reported by Mount Pleasant ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Mount Pleasant. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,319 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with XFINITY from Comcast. This indicates XFINITY reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Mount Pleasant?

South Carolina customers rate XFINITY from Comcast 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.

XFINITY from Comcast received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Mount Pleasant customers with an average price rating of 3.12 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Mount Pleasant

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

Mount Pleasant ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Mount Pleasant	South Carolina	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Mount Pleasant that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	78.94%	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.	3,591 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 Mount Pleasant.	7.3	6.3	6.8

 

Mount Pleasant Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Mount Pleasant	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.	2.5	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.	24%	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.	98%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	84%	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.	75%	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.	76%	73%	76%

Mount Pleasant ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Mount Pleasant is B+, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Mount Pleasant is high with a score of 65 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Mount Pleasant have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Mount Pleasant 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.

84% of Mount Pleasant households have an internet connection despite having 99.73% availability. 75% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 12% 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 Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant?

How Much Speed does a Mount Pleasant Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Mount Pleasant is 2.5, which is smaller than the South Carolina average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Mount Pleasant's average household income is $132,894 which is much higher than the South Carolina average of $74,922 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Mount Pleasant also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the South Carolina average of 15%. Additionally, 24% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 Mount Pleasant has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Mount Pleasant households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 95% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 95% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Mount Pleasant?

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 Mount Pleasant is XFINITY.
• The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, XFINITY from Comcast may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Mount Pleasant is XFINITY.
• XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Mount Pleasant, 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 Mount Pleasant compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant's B+ ISP Report Card and 65 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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