8 Best Internet Providers in Ridge Spring, SC

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Above are the top 4 providers in Ridge Spring, 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 Ridge Spring, SC?

EarthLink is the best internet provider in Ridge Spring based on South Carolina customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, EarthLink had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Ridge Spring, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. EarthLink is an option for 72.09% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Ridge Spring

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Ridge Spring Internet Providers

Based on 121 reviews from South Carolina internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Ridge Spring residents. EarthLink was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. CarolinaConnect wins for second-place in South Carolina, with 4.80 out of 5 stars and 61.6% coverage in Ridge Spring.

At a national level, based on 3807 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, CarolinaConnect is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.85 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ridge Spring?

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, COMPORIUM 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 Ridge Spring

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	CarolinaConnect	8,000 Mbps
	COMPORIUM	5,000 Mbps
	Atlantic Broadband	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	AT&T	1,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	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 Ridge Spring

Based on data reported by Ridge Spring ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through COMPORIUM. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Ridge Spring. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,191 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 Ridge Spring?

South Carolina customers rate CarolinaConnect 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.

CarolinaConnect received a local rating of 4.60 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Ridge Spring customers with an average price rating of 4.33 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Ridge Spring

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

Ridge Spring ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Ridge Spring	South Carolina	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Ridge Spring that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	98.60%	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.	3,075 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 Ridge Spring.	4.2	6.3	6.8

 

Ridge Spring Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Ridge Spring	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.	3.1	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.	8%	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.	94%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	87%	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.	49%	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.	49%	73%	76%

Ridge Spring ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

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

The Ridge Spring 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.

87% of Ridge Spring households have an internet connection despite having 99.30% availability. 49% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 14% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% 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 49% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 49% subscribe to it. A low number of Ridge Spring 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 Ridge Spring?

How Much Speed does a Ridge Spring Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Ridge Spring is 3.1, which is larger than the South Carolina average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Ridge Spring's average household income is $59,861 which is about average for the South Carolina average of $74,922 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Ridge Spring also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the South Carolina average of 15%. Additionally, 8% 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 Ridge Spring has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Ridge Spring households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 85% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% 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 Ridge Spring?

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 Ridge Spring is EarthLink.
• The fastest internet provider should be COMPORIUM. 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 Ridge Spring is CarolinaConnect.
• EarthLink, HughesNet, Viasat, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Ridge Spring, 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 Ridge Spring compare to other cities with a similar population?

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