5 Best Internet Providers in Rocky Bottom, SC

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Above are the top 4 providers in Rocky Bottom, 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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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 Rocky Bottom ratings may vary and are shown below.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Rocky Bottom, SC?

EarthLink is the best internet provider in Rocky Bottom 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 Rocky Bottom, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. EarthLink is an option for 88.36% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Rocky Bottom

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Rocky Bottom Internet Providers

Based on 39 reviews from South Carolina internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Rocky Bottom residents. EarthLink was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. West Carolina Tel wins for second-place in South Carolina, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 98.4% coverage in Rocky Bottom.

At a national level, based on 1977 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, West Carolina Tel is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.16 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Rocky Bottom?

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, West Carolina Tel 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 Rocky Bottom

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	West Carolina Tel	8,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Rocky Bottom

Based on data reported by Rocky Bottom ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through West Carolina Tel. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Rocky Bottom. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 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 Rocky Bottom?

South Carolina customers rate West Carolina Tel 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.

West Carolina Tel received a local rating of 4.50 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 Rocky Bottom customers with an average price rating of 4.33 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Rocky Bottom

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

Rocky Bottom ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Rocky Bottom	South Carolina	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Rocky Bottom that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	98.41%	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.	8,000 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 Rocky Bottom.	3.0	6.3	6.8

 

Rocky Bottom Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Rocky Bottom	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.	2.0	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.	4%	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.	99%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	98%	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.	62%	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.	63%	73%	76%

Rocky Bottom ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Rocky Bottom is B, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Rocky Bottom is high with a score of 45 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Rocky Bottom have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Rocky Bottom 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.

98% of Rocky Bottom households have an internet connection despite having 98.41% availability. 62% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 15% 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 62% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 63% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Rocky Bottom 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 Rocky Bottom?

How Much Speed does a Rocky Bottom Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Rocky Bottom is 2.0, which is smaller than the South Carolina average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Rocky Bottom's average household income is $78,927 which is higher than the South Carolina average of $74,922 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Rocky Bottom also has 6% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the South Carolina average of 15%. Additionally, 4% 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 Rocky Bottom has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Rocky Bottom households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 83% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 97% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Rocky Bottom?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Rocky Bottom?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Rocky Bottom, SC.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Rocky Bottom?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Rocky Bottom?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Rocky Bottom?

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 Rocky Bottom is EarthLink.
• The fastest internet provider should be West Carolina Tel. 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 Rocky Bottom is West Carolina Tel.
• West Carolina Tel, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Rocky Bottom, 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 Rocky Bottom compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Rocky Bottom 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 Rocky Bottom's B ISP Report Card and 45 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.