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Internet Providers in North Charleston, South Carolina

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Home Internet in North Charleston, SC
  • Provider
    • AT&T
    • Spectrum
    • Xfinity
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • EarthLink
    • Verizon
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • WOW!
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
    Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds vary, not g’td. Single devices wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps.
    Connection: IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
    Availability: 84.1%
    North Charleston speed tests confirm high speeds for AT&T Internet
  • 2. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 25%
    North Charleston speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum
  • 3. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 76.2%
    North Charleston speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 68.1%
  • 6. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 74.7%
  • 7. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 52.8%
  • 8. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 9. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 39.5%
  • WOW!
    Speeds Up To
    1.2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 69.9%
    North Charleston speed tests confirm high speeds for WOW!
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Home Internet Summary in North Charleston, SC

AT&T Internet offers the broadest coverage and highest speeds in North Charleston, South Carolina. It serves 84.10% of the city with both IPBB and fiber connections. Residents can get maximum download speeds of up to 5 Gbps for $55 per month, making it ideal for HD streaming, online gaming, or remote work. The extensive fiber coverage ensures high-speed internet for many residents, emphasizing performance and connectivity.

Xfinity serves 76.20% of North Charleston with a cable connection. It offers maximum download speeds of up to 2 Gbps, starting at $30 per month. This makes Xfinity a good choice for budget-conscious consumers who need reliable internet for streaming, browsing, and moderate gaming. Given the availability of fiber and fixed wireless in the city, Xfinity's cable internet remains a competitive option. With AT&T leading in speed and coverage, both providers ensure varied options for residents' internet needs.

Best Internet Providers in North Charleston, SC

AT&T Fiber, Xfinity, and WOW! are the best internet providers in North Charleston. The top choice is AT&T because it offers fiber-optic internet access and is available to a substantial portion of North Charleston. AT&T Fiber reaches symmetrical speeds up to 5 Gbps, and it serves 36.6 percent of North Charleston. In addition to lightning-fast internet access, AT&T provides home phone service.

If you thought AT&T was fast, wait until you see Xfinity’s speeds. Xfinity’s fiber network facilitates download speeds up to . The vendor also offers home service packages beyond just home phone, unlike AT&T. That said, Xfinity serves only 76.2 percent of North Charleston.

Meanwhile, WOW! provides North Charleston with cable internet, home phone, and TV services. WOW!’s network is capable of download speeds reaching 1.2 Gbps and is accessible in 69.9 percent of the city. While cable internet does not have the same symmetrical upload and download speeds as fiber, it does not require any new infrastructure to use in most areas.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • AT&T
  • Spectrum
  • Xfinity
  • WOW!
84.11%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for North Charleston, South Carolina

Looking for internet providers near you? This map can help. Use the drop-down menu to select an internet provider in your area, then enter your address into the address bar. The map will show your neighborhood and overlay the internet provider's availability by address, so that you can see which providers are available exactly where you live. You can also use the map to find internet store locations near you — just toggle the switch to "stores" and choose a provider in your area from the drop down menu to see exactly where that ISP's local stores are.

Provider Connection Types in North Charleston, SC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in North Charleston, SC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
39.36%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
98.79%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
30.580000000000002%

Internet Providers in North Charleston, SC

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds vary, not g’td. Single devices wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
Spectrum $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
WOW! $25/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1.2 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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