8 Best Internet Providers in North Charleston, SC

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Above are the top 4 providers in North Charleston, 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 North Charleston, SC?

Verizon is the best internet provider in North Charleston based on South Carolina customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in North Charleston, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 68.45% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in North Charleston

Local, State, and National Ratings for all North Charleston Internet Providers

Based on 108 reviews from South Carolina internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for North Charleston residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.42 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in South Carolina, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 97.0% coverage in North Charleston.

At a national level, based on 5910 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Home Telecom is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.27 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in North Charleston?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, 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, Home Telecom 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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Home Telecom	5,000 Mbps
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	WOW!	1,200 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 North Charleston

Based on data reported by North Charleston ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Home Telecom. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in North Charleston. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,000 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 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.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in North Charleston?

South Carolina customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s North Charleston customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in North Charleston

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

North Charleston ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	North Charleston	South Carolina	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in North Charleston that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	47.71%	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.	3,004 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 North Charleston.	7.5	6.3	6.8

 

North Charleston Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	North Charleston	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.	2.4	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.	96%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	83%	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.	64%	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.	64%	73%	76%

North Charleston ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in North Charleston is B, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in North Charleston is high with a score of 46 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in North Charleston have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The North Charleston 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.

83% of North Charleston households have an internet connection despite having 99.37% availability. 64% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 8% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 6% 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 64% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 64% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of North Charleston 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 North Charleston?

How Much Speed does a North Charleston Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in North Charleston is 2.4, which is smaller than the South Carolina average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. North Charleston's average household income is $66,108 which is about average for the South Carolina average of $74,922 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

North Charleston 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, 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 North Charleston has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, North Charleston households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 72% 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 North Charleston?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in North Charleston?

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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 Verizon.
• The fastest internet provider should be Home Telecom. 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, 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 North Charleston compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how North Charleston 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 North Charleston's B ISP Report Card and 46 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in South Carolina