Best Internet Providers in Socastee, SC
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Socastee, SC
Socastee has 8 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 Socastee.
Ranks compare Socastee with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Socastee, SC at a Glance
Socastee Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
HTC
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 Socastee ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Socastee, SC?
Verizon is the highest-rated internet provider in Socastee 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 Socastee?
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 Socastee
- HTC - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Hotwire Communications - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- HTC - cable coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
How Socastee Compares to Places Its Size
Socastee's report card score is in the top 40% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 47%.
| Measure | Socastee | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Horry County | South Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 95.7% | top 25% | 91.7% | 75.7% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,210 Mbps | bottom 47% | 2,243 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 | 6.3 | bottom 42% | 5.9 | 6.9 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 41% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | bottom 32% | 12% | 12% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | bottom 23% | 96% | 95% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 92% | top 48% | 93% | 89% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 79% | top 44% | 79% | 73% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 78% | bottom 38% | 78% | 77% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $64,218 | bottom 20% | $69,955 | $77,367 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | bottom 15% | 13% | 15% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 95.7% of homes in Socastee, against 91.7% across Horry County and 75.7% across South Carolina. Households in Socastee are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $64,218 (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 Socastee
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Socastee?
HTC Fiber in Socastee, SC
Availability:
95.6%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
HTC (South Carolina) offers Fiber service to 95.6% of Socastee homes. Across the city, HTC Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Socastee, SC
Availability:
21.8%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 21.8% of Socastee homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Socastee, SC
Availability:
4.2%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications offers Fiber service to 4.2% of Socastee homes. Across the city, Hotwire Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Socastee?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Socastee, SC
Availability:
99.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
231 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.7% of Socastee homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 231 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Socastee, SC
Availability:
97.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.5% of Socastee homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 37 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 5.6 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Socastee, SC
Availability:
97.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.5% of Socastee homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 37 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 5.6 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Socastee, SC
Availability:
92.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.0% of Socastee homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 66 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Socastee?
Spectrum Cable in Socastee, SC
Availability:
99.8%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.8% of Socastee homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
HTC Cable in Socastee, SC
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
HTC (South Carolina) offers Cable service to 1.3% of Socastee homes. Across the city, HTC Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Socastee?
Frontier DSL in Socastee, SC
Availability:
16.0%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 16.0% of Socastee homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Socastee by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Socastee
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Socastee
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Socastee Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Socastee that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, Red Hill has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Myrtle Beach the fewest (83.2%); Socastee has 95.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socastee (this page) | 22,213 | 95.7% | 2,210 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 64/100 |
| Myrtle Beach | 127,230 | 83.2% | 2,110 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 73/100 |
| Conway | 57,258 | 97.9% | 1,994 Mbps | 5.3 | B | 63/100 |
| Murrells Inlet | 25,947 | 98.3% | 1,985 Mbps | 5.9 | B | 67/100 |
| Red Hill | 18,604 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 72/100 |
| Garden City | 8,005 | 97.6% | 1,977 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 56/100 |
| Surfside Beach | 5,627 | 99.8% | 2,127 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 52/100 |
| Nixonville | 1,167 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 67/100 |
| Bucksville | 729 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 80/100 |
| Ocean Forest | 290 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 82/100 |
| Homewood | 151 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.6 | B+ | 65/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Socastee?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from HTC (South Carolina).
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Socastee
| Hotwire Communications | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| HTC (South Carolina) | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Frontier Communications | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Socastee Internet Providers
Based on 111 reviews from South Carolina internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Socastee 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 95.6% coverage in Socastee.
At a national level, based on 4382 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 Socastee Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Socastee, South Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Socastee Overall | South Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon |  (0) | (11) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HTC | (1) | (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 | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Socastee
Based on data reported by Socastee ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through HTC (South Carolina). The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Socastee. 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.
Additionally, 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 | Socastee Speed | South Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HTC | (1) | (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 | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Socastee?
Of the providers in Socastee, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Socastee 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 Socastee, South Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Socastee
| ISP / Tech Type | Socastee Affordability | South Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HTC | (1) | (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 | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (15) | 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 Socastee?
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 Socastee is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be HTC (South Carolina). 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 Socastee is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Socastee, available to 99.9% 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.