Best Internet Providers in Shirley, SC
All 3 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Shirley, SC
Shirley has 3 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Shirley.
Ranks compare Shirley with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Shirley, SC at a Glance
Shirley Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Verizon
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 Shirley ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Shirley, SC?
Verizon is the best internet provider in Shirley 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 Shirley, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Verizon is an option for 29.78% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Shirley?
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 Shirley
How Shirley Compares to Places Its Size
Shirley's report card score is in the top 26% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 2%.
| Measure | Shirley | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Hampton County | South Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 88.4% | 75.7% | 71.5% | Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,000 Mbps | top 16% | 1,575 Mbps | 3,370 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.3 | bottom 19% | 4.9 | 6.9 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.0 | bottom 9% | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 1% | bottom 3% | 5% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 78% | bottom 5% | 91% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 55% | bottom 2% | 82% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 47% | bottom 30% | 57% | 73% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 36% | bottom 1% | 64% | 77% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $43,837 | bottom 9% | $46,684 | $77,367 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 27% | top 1% | 14% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Shirley, against 88.4% across Hampton County and 75.7% across South Carolina. Households in Shirley are smaller than the US average (2.0 people against 2.7); 1% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $43,837 (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 Shirley
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Shirley?
XFINITY Fiber in Shirley, SC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Shirley homes. Across the city, XFINITY Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Shirley?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Shirley, SC
Availability:
29.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 29.8% of Shirley homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Shirley?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Shirley, SC.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Shirley?
Brightspeed DSL in Shirley, SC
Availability:
97.8%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
79 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 97.8% of Shirley homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 79 Mbps, with speeds from 40 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 10, with an average of 8.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Shirley by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Shirley
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Shirley
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Shirley Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Shirley that have their own pages are all within 11 miles, 1 of them in Georgia.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley (this page) | 225 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 2.3 | B- | 8/100 |
| Estill | 2,928 | 99.6% | 1,815 Mbps | 5.1 | B | 25/100 |
| Garnett | 1,692 | 99.6% | 1,958 Mbps | 4.1 | B- | 27/100 |
| Pineland | 685 | 99.3% | 1,221 Mbps | 4.3 | B- | 45/100 |
| Sheppards, GA | 620 | 97.9% | 8,000 Mbps | 1.5 | B- | 62/100 |
| Scotia | 405 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 3.5 | B- | 12/100 |
| Lena | 327 | 98.5% | 1,898 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 34/100 |
| Furman | 320 | 100.0% | 1,816 Mbps | 2.7 | B- | 44/100 |
| Luray | 230 | 98.3% | 1,889 Mbps | 3.1 | C+ | 37/100 |
| Nixville | 220 | 100.0% | 1,150 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 39/100 |
| Robertville | 69 | 100.0% | 3,043 Mbps | 5.7 | B+ | 35/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Shirley?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, XFINITY from Comcast 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 Shirley
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Viasat | 100 |
| Brightspeed | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Shirley. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Shirley Internet Providers
Based on 23 reviews from South Carolina internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Shirley residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.36 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in South Carolina, with 3.75 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Shirley.
At a national level, based on 3271 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Verizon is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.76 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Shirley Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Shirley, South Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Shirley Overall | South Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon |  (0) |  (11) |  (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (12) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) |  (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Shirley
Based on data reported by Shirley ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Shirley. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 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 Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Shirley Speed | South Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (11) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (12) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Shirley?
Of the providers in Shirley, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Shirley 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.
Verizon is rated 3.73 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. XFINITY from Comcast is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.42 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Shirley, South Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Shirley
| ISP / Tech Type | Shirley Affordability | South Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (11) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (12) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (76) | 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 Shirley?
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 Shirley is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Shirley is Verizon.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Shirley, available to 100.0% 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.