Best Internet Providers in Pawleys Island, SC
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Pawleys Island, SC
Pawleys Island has 7 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 Pawleys Island.
Ranks compare Pawleys Island with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Pawleys Island, SC at a Glance
Pawleys Island Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
HTC
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Pawleys Island ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Pawleys Island, SC?
Verizon is the highest-rated internet provider in Pawleys Island based on 111 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 Pawleys Island?
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 Pawleys Island
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- HTC - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- HTC - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- HTC - dsl coverage map
How Pawleys Island Compares to Places Its Size
Pawleys Island's report card score is in the bottom 50% and its connectivity index is in the top 43%.
| Measure | Pawleys Island | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Georgetown County | South Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 69.8% | bottom 38% | 79.0% | 75.7% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 4,659 Mbps | top 24% | 3,220 Mbps | 3,370 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.6 | bottom 50% | 5.5 | 6.9 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 11% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 25% | top 11% | 12% | 12% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 28% | 95% | 95% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 93% | top 40% | 87% | 89% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 83% | top 27% | 71% | 73% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 84% | top 41% | 77% | 77% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $92,576 | top 44% | $74,774 | $77,367 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | bottom 8% | 12% | 15% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 69.8% of homes in Pawleys Island, against 79.0% across Georgetown County and 75.7% across South Carolina. Households in Pawleys Island are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 25% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $92,576 (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 Pawleys Island
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Pawleys Island?
Frontier Fiber in Pawleys Island, SC
Availability:
59.3%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 59.3% of Pawleys Island homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
HTC Fiber in Pawleys Island, SC
Availability:
46.8%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
HTC (South Carolina) offers Fiber service to 46.8% of Pawleys Island homes. Across the city, HTC Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Pawleys Island, SC
Availability:
20.6%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 20.6% of Pawleys Island homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Pawleys Island?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Pawleys Island, SC
Availability:
94.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.0% of Pawleys Island homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 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 7.1 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Pawleys Island, SC
Availability:
94.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.0% of Pawleys Island homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 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 7.1 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Pawleys Island, SC
Availability:
86.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
70 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.1% of Pawleys Island homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 70 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Pawleys Island, SC
Availability:
81.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
184 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.4% of Pawleys Island homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 184 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Pawleys Island?
Spectrum Cable in Pawleys Island, SC
Availability:
99.8%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.8% of Pawleys Island homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
HTC Cable in Pawleys Island, SC
Availability:
17.5%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
HTC (South Carolina) offers Cable service to 17.5% of Pawleys Island homes. Across the city, HTC Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Pawleys Island?
Frontier DSL in Pawleys Island, SC
Availability:
54.0%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
16 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 54.0% of Pawleys Island homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 16 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 1.3 Mbps throughout the city. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Pawleys Island from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
HTC DSL in Pawleys Island, SC
Availability:
10.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
HTC (South Carolina) offers DSL service to 10.1% of Pawleys Island homes. Across the city, HTC DSL has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Internet in Pawleys Island by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Pawleys Island has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Pawleys Island
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Pawleys Island
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29585 | 16,344 | 67.9% | 4,530 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 70/100 |
How Pawleys Island Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Pawleys Island that have their own pages are all within 14 miles. Among them, Murrells Inlet has the most homes with fiber (98.3%) and Georgetown the fewest (79.5%); Pawleys Island has 69.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pawleys Island (this page) | 15,702 | 69.8% | 4,659 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 70/100 |
| Murrells Inlet | 25,947 | 98.3% | 1,985 Mbps | 5.9 | B | 67/100 |
| Georgetown | 22,009 | 79.5% | 3,690 Mbps | 5.4 | B- | 42/100 |
| Garden City | 8,005 | 97.6% | 1,977 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 56/100 |
| Maryville | 624 | 97.8% | 4,074 Mbps | 4.6 | B | 50/100 |
| Plantersville | 565 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 3 | B- | 29/100 |
| Kensington | 463 | 97.2% | 4,174 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 51/100 |
| Oatland | 452 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 4.9 | B | 36/100 |
| Waverly Mills | 395 | 55.2% | 1,552 Mbps | 5.7 | C+ | 67/100 |
| North Litchfield Beach | 307 | 0.0% | 968 Mbps | 5.9 | D+ | 79/100 |
| Simmonsville | 276 | 94.2% | 3,554 Mbps | 5 | B | 44/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Pawleys Island?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by HTC (South Carolina). On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Frontier Communications 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 Pawleys Island
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| HTC (South Carolina) | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Pawleys Island Internet Providers
Based on 111 reviews from South Carolina internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Pawleys Island residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.36 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. HTC (South Carolina) wins for second-place in South Carolina, with 4.06 out of 5 stars and 51.3% coverage in Pawleys Island.
At a national level, based on 4367 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 Pawleys Island Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Pawleys Island 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 | ||
| Frontier | (0) |  (1) | (177) | 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 Pawleys Island
Based on data reported by Pawleys Island ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Pawleys Island. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,134 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 HTC (South Carolina). This indicates HTC reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Pawleys Island 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 | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Pawleys Island?
Of the providers in Pawleys Island, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Pawleys Island 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 Pawleys Island, South Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Pawleys Island
| ISP / Tech Type | Pawleys Island 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 | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (177) | 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 Pawleys Island?
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 Pawleys Island is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. 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 Pawleys Island is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Pawleys Island, available to 99.8% 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.