Best Internet Providers in Nichols, SC
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Nichols, SC
Nichols has 6 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 Nichols.
Ranks compare Nichols with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Nichols, SC at a Glance
Nichols Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
HTC
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
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 Nichols ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Nichols, SC?
HTC (South Carolina) is the highest-rated internet provider in Nichols based on 110 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Nichols?
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 Nichols
How Nichols Compares to Places Its Size
Nichols's report card score is in the top 48% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 38%.
| Measure | Nichols | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Horry County | South Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 97.1% | top 24% | 91.7% | 75.7% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,872 Mbps | top 39% | 2,243 Mbps | 3,370 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.5 | bottom 13% | 5.9 | 6.9 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | top 23% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 5% | bottom 19% | 12% | 12% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | top 38% | 96% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 84% | bottom 28% | 93% | 89% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 59% | bottom 34% | 79% | 73% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 71% | bottom 38% | 78% | 77% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $60,614 | bottom 25% | $69,955 | $77,367 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | top 17% | 13% | 15% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 97.1% of homes in Nichols, against 91.7% across Horry County and 75.7% across South Carolina. Households in Nichols are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $60,614 (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 Nichols
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Nichols?
HTC Fiber in Nichols, SC
Availability:
86.3%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
HTC (South Carolina) offers Fiber service to 86.3% of Nichols homes. Across the city, HTC Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Nichols, SC
Availability:
18.4%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 18.4% of Nichols homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Nichols?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Nichols, SC
Availability:
79.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.4% of Nichols homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 63 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 Nichols, SC
Availability:
49.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 49.7% of Nichols homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 38 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 6.2 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Nichols, SC
Availability:
49.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 49.7% of Nichols homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 38 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 6.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Nichols, SC
Availability:
8.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
158 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.6% of Nichols homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 158 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.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Nichols?
Spectrum Cable in Nichols, SC
Availability:
37.0%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 37.0% of Nichols homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Nichols?
EarthLink DSL in Nichols, SC
Availability:
9.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 9.7% of Nichols homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Nichols, SC
Availability:
9.7%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 9.7% of Nichols homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Nichols by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Nichols has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Nichols
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Nichols
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29581 | 3,868 | 95.9% | 1,851 Mbps | 3.6 | C+ | 42/100 |
How Nichols Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Nichols that have their own pages are all within 11 miles, 2 of them in North Carolina. Among them, Green Sea has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Lake View the fewest (51.6%); Nichols has 97.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nichols (this page) | 2,785 | 97.1% | 1,872 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 41/100 |
| Mullins | 9,506 | 53.4% | 1,402 Mbps | 4.8 | C | 8/100 |
| Lake View | 2,374 | 51.6% | 997 Mbps | 5.1 | C- | 11/100 |
| Green Sea | 1,439 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 3.5 | B- | 44/100 |
| Fair Bluff, NC | 1,054 | 99.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.3 | C+ | 15/100 |
| Fork | 817 | 87.0% | 992 Mbps | 4.1 | C | 12/100 |
| Gapway | 426 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 4 | B | 10/100 |
| Finklea | 426 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 5 | B | 38/100 |
| Hinson Crossroads, NC | 329 | 95.4% | 1,000 Mbps | 5 | C+ | 20/100 |
| Mount Olive | 292 | 88.4% | 1,884 Mbps | 3.6 | C+ | 56/100 |
| Kemper | 95 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.1 | C+ | 20/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Nichols?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from HTC (South Carolina).
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Nichols
| HTC (South Carolina) | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| 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 Nichols Internet Providers
Based on 110 reviews from South Carolina internet customers, HTC (South Carolina) is the best internet service provider for Nichols residents. HTC (South Carolina) was rated at an average of 4.06 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 54.9% coverage in Nichols.
At a national level, based on 4190 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 Nichols Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Nichols, South Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Nichols Overall | South Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon |  (0) |  (11) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HTC | (0) | (16) | (17) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (22) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (55) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Nichols
Based on data reported by Nichols ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through HTC (South Carolina). The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Nichols. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with HTC (South Carolina). This indicates HTC reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Nichols Speed | South Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HTC | (0) | (16) | (17) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (11) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (55) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (22) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Nichols?
Of the providers in Nichols, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Nichols 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. HTC (South Carolina) is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.94 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Nichols, South Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Nichols
| ISP / Tech Type | Nichols Affordability | South Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HTC | (0) | (16) | (17) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | 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 | ||
| 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 Nichols?
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 Nichols is HTC.
- The fastest internet provider should be HTC (South Carolina). Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, HTC (South Carolina) may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Nichols is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and HTC (South Carolina) has the broadest coverage in Nichols, available to 86.3% 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.