Best Internet Providers in North Charleston, SC
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in North Charleston, SC
North Charleston has 8 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in North Charleston.
Ranks compare North Charleston with the 305 US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in North Charleston, SC at a Glance
North Charleston Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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Fiber
Cable
WOW!
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Cable
EarthLink
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Fiber
DSL
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AT&T
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Fiber
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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 North Charleston ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in North Charleston, SC?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in North Charleston based on 118 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 North Charleston?
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 North Charleston
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- WOW! - cable coverage map
- Home Telecom - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
How North Charleston Compares to Places Its Size
North Charleston's report card score is tied 208th of 305 and its connectivity index is tied 285th of 305.
| Measure | North Charleston | Rank among US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people) | Charleston County | South Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 52.2% | 239th of 305 | 64.4% | 75.7% | 71.5% | Overland Park, KS (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 3,267 Mbps | 202nd of 305 | 3,470 Mbps | 3,370 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | West Valley City, UT (9,708 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.1 | Tied 117th of 305 | 7.8 | 6.9 | 7.1 | Carolina, PR (12.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 228th of 305 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Lakewood, NJ (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | Tied 233rd of 305 | 18% | 12% | 15% | Frisco, TX (38%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | Tied 237th of 305 | 97% | 95% | 96% | 46 places at 99% |
| Homes with internet | 89% | Tied 262nd of 305 | 90% | 89% | 91% | Allen, TX and Cumming, GA and 8 more (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 69% | Tied 281st of 305 | 76% | 73% | 76% | Highlands Ranch, CO (92%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 69% | Tied 293rd of 305 | 82% | 77% | 81% | Frisco, TX (96%) |
| Median household income | $69,417 | 260th of 305 | $100,111 | $77,367 | $93,246 | Sunnyvale, CA ($189,225) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | Tied 246th of 305 | 14% | 15% | 16% | College Station, TX (57%) |
Fiber reaches 52.2% of homes in North Charleston, against 64.4% across Charleston County and 75.7% across South Carolina. Households in North Charleston are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $69,417 (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 North Charleston
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in North Charleston?
EarthLink Fiber in North Charleston, SC
Availability:
46.5%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,619 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 46.5% of North Charleston homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,619 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 North Charleston from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in North Charleston, SC
Availability:
46.5%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,619 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 46.5% of North Charleston homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,619 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 lower than other types of internet service available in North Charleston from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Home Telecom Fiber in North Charleston, SC
Availability:
9.5%
Customer Rating:
(10)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Home Telecom offers Fiber service to 9.5% of North Charleston homes. Across the city, Home Telecom Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in North Charleston, SC
Availability:
3.1%
Customer Rating:
(299)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 3.1% of North Charleston homes. Across the city, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in North Charleston, SC
Availability:
2.6%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 2.6% of North Charleston homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in North Charleston?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in North Charleston, SC
Availability:
97.0%
Customer Rating:
(341)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.0% of North Charleston homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 58 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in North Charleston, SC
Availability:
94.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
247 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.6% of North Charleston homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 247 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in North Charleston, SC
Availability:
79.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.8% of North Charleston homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 40 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 6.5 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in North Charleston, SC
Availability:
79.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.8% of North Charleston homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 40 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 6.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in North Charleston?
XFINITY Cable in North Charleston, SC
Availability:
85.8%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,786 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 85.8% of North Charleston homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,786 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 2,000, with an average of 213 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in North Charleston from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
WOW! Cable in North Charleston, SC
Availability:
83.2%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
WOW! offers Cable service to 83.2% of North Charleston homes. Across the city, WOW! Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in North Charleston, SC
Availability:
23.4%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 23.4% of North Charleston homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in North Charleston?
EarthLink DSL in North Charleston, SC
Availability:
74.8%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 74.8% of North Charleston homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 59 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 12 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in North Charleston from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in North Charleston, SC
Availability:
74.8%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 74.8% of North Charleston homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 59 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 12 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in North Charleston from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in North Charleston by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 38.0% of homes in 29405 to 74.1% in 29420. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in North Charleston
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whipper Barnoy | 4,641 | 21.3% | 2,094 Mbps | 8 | B- | 15/100 |
ZIP codes in North Charleston
How North Charleston Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to North Charleston that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Ladson has the most homes with fiber (85.2%) and Charleston Afb the fewest (28.6%); North Charleston has 52.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Charleston (this page) | 104,480 | 52.2% | 3,267 Mbps | 8.1 | B | 51/100 |
| Charleston metro area | 799,636 | 70.8% | 3,683 Mbps | 7.5 | B | 68/100 |
| Summerville | 144,046 | 77.3% | 3,688 Mbps | 8.4 | B+ | 79/100 |
| Goose Creek | 65,725 | 74.2% | 4,222 Mbps | 7.8 | B+ | 76/100 |
| Ladson | 40,301 | 85.2% | 3,889 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 75/100 |
| Johns Island | 22,323 | 65.8% | 3,443 Mbps | 7.1 | B | 77/100 |
| Hanahan | 20,382 | 76.6% | 4,008 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 72/100 |
| Charleston Afb | 3,458 | 28.6% | 3,236 Mbps | 8.7 | B | 70/100 |
| Lincolnville | 1,254 | 28.9% | 1,810 Mbps | 8.2 | B- | 78/100 |
| Fenwick Hills | 975 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 8.8 | A | 80/100 |
| Red Top | 410 | 20.5% | 1,609 Mbps | 5.4 | C | 69/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in North Charleston?
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, AT&T and EarthLink 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 North Charleston
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Home Telecom | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| WOW! | 1,200 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for North Charleston Internet Providers
Based on 118 reviews from South Carolina internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for North Charleston residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.20 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in South Carolina, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 94.6% coverage in North Charleston.
At a national level, based on 6596 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.01 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all North Charleston Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in North Charleston, South Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | North Charleston Overall | South Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (1) | (5) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) |  (11) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (0) | (22) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (55) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| WOW! | (0) |  (1) | (33) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (12) | (2378) | View Plans | ||
| Home Telecom | (1) | (11) | (13) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in North Charleston
Based on data reported by North Charleston 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 North Charleston. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,327 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 | North Charleston Speed | South Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (5) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (22) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (55) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| WOW! | (0) | (1) | (33) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (12) | (2378) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (11) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Home Telecom | (1) | (11) | (13) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in North Charleston?
Of the providers in North Charleston, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in North Charleston 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 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Spectrum is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.89 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in North Charleston, South Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in North Charleston
| ISP / Tech Type | North Charleston Affordability | South Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (5) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (11) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (22) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (55) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| WOW! | (0) | (1) | (33) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (12) | (2378) | View Plans | ||
| Home Telecom | (1) | (11) | (13) | 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
A North Charleston, SC Customer
Verizon Fixed Wireless
November 23, 2025 I chose to switch to my internet provider after moving to a new state. Verizon had a lot of affordable options compared to the internet providers used in my area. I was also on the look out for an internet provider that works well with working from home. I use a lot of internet for my career so the speed and quality was important as well. It has been very helpful and I plan to stay with my current provider until proven that I need a switch (faster service, affordable prices, high speed) etc. I also like that because I already am a verizon user it was easy to set up.
Brandy L.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless
May 10, 2025 The reasons why I gave my internet providers such a high score includes but not limited to, fast service, friendly associates in and out of the store, transparency, and fair/competitive pricing. This is the only internet provider I’ve had that has not given me any issues that the reps and I couldn’t sort out. I also wouldn’t trade this company for one more competitively priced or claiming better service.
A North Charleston, SC Customer
Home Telecom Cable
December 26, 2023 Home Telecom is by far the worst service provider I have had in my life. Out of the 4 different providers I've used, Home Telecom is the only one that doesn't know the hardware it provides to its customers. For context, I have hardware built into the walls of my apartment because Home Telecom made a deal with my apartment complex when they were built. The customer service technicians have no knowledge of this. Multiple times a day, mostly during my high traffic periods, which is typical low traffic time (around 12am-2am) I am kicked off the service just long enough to lose whatever I have been working on or connection to any game I am playing. One or two times, I could forgive. After 4 years of dealing with problems and having the technicians just tell me "reset your router" after I explain to them, each and every single time, that I am unable because the router is built into my wall is inexcusable. If this apartment wasn't the most affordable in my area I would already be long gone from here. I cannot wait to move out of my area purely because of the internet provider I am forced into using. Early 2010s Comcast was better.
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
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Which ISP Should You Choose in North Charleston?
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 North Charleston is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. 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 North Charleston is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in North Charleston, available to 97.0% 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.