5 Best Internet Providers in Whitmire, SC

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Above are the top 4 providers in Whitmire, 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 Whitmire, SC?

EarthLink is the best internet provider in Whitmire 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 Whitmire, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. EarthLink is an option for 90.16% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Whitmire

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Whitmire Internet Providers

Based on 84 reviews from South Carolina internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Whitmire 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 20.0% coverage in Whitmire.

At a national level, based on 2997 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 Whitmire?

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, Spectrum and CarolinaConnect 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 Whitmire

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

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Whitmire

Based on data reported by Whitmire ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum and CarolinaConnect. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Whitmire. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 Whitmire?

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 Whitmire customers with an average price rating of 4.33 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Whitmire

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

Whitmire ISP Report Card: C-

	Metric (hover for details)	Whitmire	South Carolina	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Whitmire that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	40.16%	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.	989 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 Whitmire.	4.2	6.3	6.8

 

Whitmire Digital Connectivity Index: 26 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Whitmire	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.	2.4	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.	1%	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.	87%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	84%	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.	55%	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.	55%	73%	76%

Whitmire ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Whitmire is C-, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Whitmire is high with a score of 26 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Whitmire have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Whitmire 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.

84% of Whitmire households have an internet connection despite having 99.03% availability. 55% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 8% 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 55% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 55% subscribe to it. A low number of Whitmire 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 Whitmire?

How Much Speed does a Whitmire Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Whitmire is 2.4, which is smaller than the South Carolina average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Whitmire's average household income is $59,184 which is about average for the South Carolina average of $74,922 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Whitmire also has 11% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the South Carolina average of 15%. Additionally, 1% 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 Whitmire has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Whitmire households are much more technology-disengaged. 87% of households have some sort of computing device, 53% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 85% 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 Whitmire?

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 Whitmire is EarthLink.
• The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum and CarolinaConnect. 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 Whitmire is CarolinaConnect.
• Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Whitmire, 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 Whitmire compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Whitmire 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 Whitmire's C- ISP Report Card and 26 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.