Internet providers in North Charleston, SC

Internet in North Charleston

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the North Charleston area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

North Charleston Residential Internet Coverage

North Charleston is a lower-middle class income community with a combination of blue- and white-collar workers. The ethnically diverse area has high-speed internet access for all residents compared to 84% of all South Carolina residents. Many residents rely on their internet access to stay connected with family.

AT&T provides DSL to 89% of North Charleston between Augusta Hwy and State Rd.

Cable internet from WOW! is available to the 84% of residents between State Road and Ashely River Rd. Xfinity covers the airport to the Cooper River with cable internet. Fiber optics from Home Telecom currently reach from Bear Swamp up into Summerville. Time Warner Spectrum_s cable internet offers limited availability to residents on either side of Dorchester Rd.

Businesses have similar internet options with two additions. Level 3 Communications offers fiber optics to 16% of businesses and TW telecom offers copper wire to 1% of businesses.

Is your internet running slow?

Chances are all that buffering and lag you’re experiencing is not normal. Test your internet speed with our helpful tool to find out if you need faster internet.

Test your current speed

Take our speed test so you can compare your internet service against the competition.

Test your speed to load comparison data

Download speed
000 Mbps

Upload speed
000 Mbps

Latency (ping)
00 ms

Jitter
00 ms

Compare to speeds in your area

Our averages are based on hundreds of thousands of speed tests just like yours.

Data based on internet speed tests performed in North Charleston

Average download speed
149.33 Mbps

Average upload speed
104.8 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
38.14 ms

Average jitter
26.62 ms

Looking for an easy way to test and track your internet speed anywhere?

Download our free, easy-to-use speed test app for quick and reliable results.

Internet Provider Availability Map

Click to Activate Interactive Map

Show availability for

Learn more about AT&T

What is the best internet provider in North Charleston?

AT&T - Great value
Spectrum - No data caps
EarthLink - Multiple service types available
WOW! - Award-winning customer service
Xfinity - High speeds widely available
Verizon Home Internet - Fast upload and download speeds
Hughesnet - Perfect for rural areas

See internet providers in nearby cities.

Charleston AFB Hanahan Goose Creek Ladson Lincolnville Sangaree Summerville Charleston Johns Island Hollywood Mount Pleasant Folly Beach Ridgeville Adams Run Huger Wadmalaw Island Cordesville Moncks Corner

Compare internet providers in your area

Still unsure which internet provider to choose? Check out some of our head-to-head comparisons to help narrow down your decision.

Summary of North Charleston internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
AT&T	Fiber	5000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for AT&T
Spectrum	Cable	1000 Mbps (wireless speeds may vary)	3.5/5	View Plans for Spectrum
EarthLink	Fiber	5000 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for EarthLink
WOW!	Cable	1211 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for WOW!
T-Mobile Home Internet	5G Home	245 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet
Xfinity	Cable	1200 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Xfinity
Verizon Home Internet	5G Home	300 Mbps	4/5	View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Hughesnet
ispMint	DSL	100 Mbps	4.5/5
Easy Internet Now	Fiber	5000 Mbps	4.5/5
Synergy Internet	Fiber	1000 Mbps	N/A
Home Telecom	Cable, DSL & Fiber	1000 Mbps	2.0/5	View Plans for Home Telecom

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

Customer reviews of internet providers in North Charleston

Don't worry, you're not alone out there. Read some reviews from verified customers to get the real scoop
on internet providers in North Charleston.

See internet providers in nearby cities.

Live in a small town or suburb outside of North Charleston? We got you covered, too.

Internet providers in North Charleston, SC

What’s a good internet speed?

Internet in North Charleston

North Charleston Residential Internet Coverage