6 Best Internet Providers in Wade Hampton, SC

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Above are the top 4 providers in Wade Hampton, 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 Wade Hampton, SC?

Spectrum is the best internet provider in Wade Hampton based on South Carolina customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Spectrum had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Wade Hampton, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Spectrum is an option for 99.44% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Wade Hampton

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Wade Hampton Internet Providers

Based on 86 reviews from South Carolina internet customers, Spectrum is the best internet service provider for Wade Hampton residents. Spectrum was rated at an average of 3.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in South Carolina, with 2.80 out of 5 stars and 99.7% coverage in Wade Hampton.

At a national level, based on 3711 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Skyrunner Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Wade Hampton?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, AT&T and EarthLink 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 Wade Hampton

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Skyrunner Internet	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Wade Hampton

Based on data reported by Wade Hampton ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Wade Hampton. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,948 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Wade Hampton?

South Carolina customers rate Spectrum 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.

Spectrum received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Wade Hampton customers with an average price rating of 2.40 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Wade Hampton

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

Wade Hampton ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Wade Hampton	South Carolina	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Wade Hampton that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	61.35%	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.	3,292 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 Wade Hampton.	8.0	6.3	6.8

 

Wade Hampton Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Wade Hampton	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.	2.3	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.	14%	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.	96%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	93%	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.	83%	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.	83%	73%	76%

Wade Hampton ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Wade Hampton is B+, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Wade Hampton is high with a score of 70 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Wade Hampton have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Wade Hampton 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.

93% of Wade Hampton households have an internet connection despite having 99.95% availability. 83% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 83% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 83% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Wade Hampton 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 Wade Hampton?

How Much Speed does a Wade Hampton Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Wade Hampton is 2.3, which is smaller than the South Carolina average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Wade Hampton's average household income is $82,114 which is much 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.

Wade Hampton also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the South Carolina average of 15%. Additionally, 14% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 Wade Hampton has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Wade Hampton households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 85% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% 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 Wade Hampton?

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 Wade Hampton is Spectrum.
• The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Wade Hampton is Spectrum.
• AT&T, HughesNet, Viasat, and EarthLink has the broadest coverage in Wade Hampton, 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 Wade Hampton compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Wade Hampton 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 Wade Hampton's B+ ISP Report Card and 70 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.