South Carolina Internet Providers

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South Carolina internet at a glance

69

Internet providers available in South Carolina

$74.17

Average monthly cost of internet in South Carolina

140.44 Mbps

Average download speed in South Carolina

Across the state, South Carolina has well-connected cities and expanding networks. Major metros like Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville benefit from extensive fiber and cable services, with providers like Spectrum and AT&T delivering high-speed connectivity.

Myrtle Beach is another well-connected coastal area with strong fiber and cable internet coverage. Spartanburg and the Midlands (Lexington and Richland Counties) are undergoing fiber expansion, with Lumos investing $100 million to install 1,200 miles of fiber-optic lines across these regions and the greater Columbia area.

However, while coverage is strong in more populated areas, the state must still expand to connect all residents.

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Average cost of internet in South Carolina
Access to internet in South Carolina
Average internet speeds in South Carolina

Average cost of internet in South Carolina

Internet in the Palmetto state features great speeds for a great price: South Carolina ranks #16 nationally for average internet speed, and nearly half (49.06%) of the state has access to fiber internet, while 58.99% has access to cable. Plus, the average cost of internet is only $77 per month.

Average cost of internet in South Carolina

$74.17/month

National Average: $80.11/month

Median household income in South Carolina

$4,358.12/month

National Average: $6,717.50/month

Access to internet in South Carolina

76.07% of households

have access to internet in South Carolina

23.93% of households

do not have access to internet - that leaves over 511.16K people.

$551.54M BEAD funding

The total allocated BEAD funding in South Carolina is $551,535,983.05. This calculates out to 107.76 per state resident.

The Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) initiative provides $42B to expand high-speed internet access to underserved areas across the U.S.

BEAD internet funding across states

Internet availability in South Carolina

South Carolina ranks as the 9th least connected state—11% of its residents lack an internet connection. With 14.58% of the population living in rural areas, connectivity remains a challenge, especially outside urban centers. However, 5G home internet is available to 54% of the state, providing a dependable alternative to satellite or fixed broadband.

To address this gap, South Carolina has been allocated $551.5 million in BEAD funding, with $112 million earmarked for broadband expansion in rural counties like Calhoun, Clarendon, and Orangeburg. The South Carolina Broadband Office has committed grants to connect more than 16,000 locations across the state. Additionally, in 2021, the Rural Broadband Grant Program distributed $30 million to expand broadband access in 19 counties.

Internet availability by connection type

DSL availability

76%

DSL maxes out at 100Mbps, but many DSL customers get much slower speeds than that. DSL is becoming obsolete, but it’s still a solid option in rural areas.

Fiber availability

57%

Renowned for its reliability, fiber can reach download and upload speeds up to 10,000Mbps. While it isn’t available everywhere, it’s the best internet you can get.

Cable availability

64%

Cable is bread-and-butter internet—widely available, often affordable, and very fast, delivering download speeds that range anywhere from 25Mbps to 1,200Mbps.

5G Home availability

54%

5G home internet is fast, affordable, easy to install, and available in many locations where other options are limited.

Satellite availability

98%

Satellite is available practically everywhere, even in the most remote parts of the country. It’s costly and comes with strict data limits and slow speeds, so use it as a last resort.

Top 3 South Carolina providers

Provider	Max download speed	Price starting at	Availability	Learn More
	5,000Mbps	$55	19%	View Plans
	1,000Mbps	$50	30%	View Plans
	245Mbps	$50	44%	View Plans

Offers and availability vary by location and are subject to change. Data verified as of the article's publication date.

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Summary of internet services in South Carolina

South Carolina ranks #19 nationwide for internet speeds, with fiber available to 49.06% of residents and cable reaching 58.99% of the state. Major cities like Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville benefit from robust fiber and cable networks, while Myrtle Beach maintains strong coastal connectivity.

To expand high-speed internet in rural areas, the South Carolina Broadband Office has allocated $112 million, prioritizing counties like Calhoun, Clarendon, and Orangeburg. Meanwhile, Lumos is investing $100 million to lay 1,200 miles of fiber across Spartanburg and the Midlands, further improving access. On top of that, funding from the Rural Broadband Grant Program ($30 million) and BEAD ($551 million) will help South Carolina’s connectivity gap.

– Trevor Wheelwright

FAQ's for internet in South Carolina

The average internet speed in South Carolina is 140.44 Mbps

The average cost of internet in South Carolina is $74.17/month.

Fiber internet is available in 90.84% of South Carolina.

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South Carolina Internet Providers

South Carolina internet at a glance

69

$74.17

140.44 Mbps

Average cost of internet in South Carolina

Average cost of internet in South Carolina

$74.17/month

Median household income in South Carolina

$4,358.12/month

Access to internet in South Carolina

76.07% of households

23.93% of households

$551.54M BEAD funding

Internet availability in South Carolina

Internet availability by connection type

Top 3 South Carolina providers

How we review internet providers

Summary of internet services in South Carolina

FAQ's for internet in South Carolina

What is the average internet speed in South Carolina?

What is the average cost of internet in South Carolina?

What percentage of South Carolina has fiber internet available?

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