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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 79% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 11% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 82% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 18% |
| WOW! | $29.99 | 200 - 1,200 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 78% |
| WOW! | $29.99 | 200 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 73% |
Home Telecom  | $34.95 | 5 - 75 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.092% |
| Home Telecom | $34.95 | 5 - 75 Mbps | DSL | 0.029% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 98.75%
2 providers - 95.47%
3 providers - 73.68%
4+ providers - 2.11%
Source: FCC
At 98%, broadband coverage in North Charleston is comparable to the rest of South Carolina - 97%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the North Charleston area will have access to cable, which covers 98% of North Charleston residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 86% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 29% of those living in North Charleston.
There are seven internet providers serving the North Charleston area, and 95.47% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among North Charleston's seven internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in North Charleston are AT&T and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to North Charleston.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most North Charleston residents, covering 79% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 11% of the area. North Charleston’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 82% of North Charleston residents.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to most households in North Charleston covering 79% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in North Charleston to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in North Charleston, $47.84.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in North Charleston, $0.41.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in North Charleston. These download speeds are available to 79% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all North Charleston's providers, 512 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to a limited number of households in North Charleston covering 11% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from AT&T is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout North Charleston than other internet types.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in North Charleston, $47.84.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in North Charleston, $0.41.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in North Charleston. These download speeds are available to 11% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all North Charleston's providers, 512 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in North Charleston covering 82% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but North Charleston residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in North Charleston, $47.84.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in North Charleston, $0.41.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in North Charleston. These download speeds are available to 82% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all North Charleston's providers, 512 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of North Charleston, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside North Charleston, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in North Charleston and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in North Charleston at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in North Charleston at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many North Charleston residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in North Charleston with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 79% of households in North Charleston. The next fastest internet provider in North Charleston is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 11% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in North Charleston with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in North Charleston, $47.84.
WOW! is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in North Charleston, covering 78% of the city. AT&T also offers fiber internet in North Charleston and is available to 11% of households.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
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Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
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