Fiber Optic Internet Providers and TV Companies in Central, SC


In Central there are 4 residential Fiber providers covering 39.37% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 7,541 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.

This page contains all Fiber internet providers in Central, SC.

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Central, SC Availability Maps

 

Fiber Internet Service Providers in Central

West Carolina Tel | Fiber

Availability:

36.62%

Avg. Speed:

8,000 Mbps

Spectrum | Fiber

Availability:

1.81%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

EarthLink | Fiber

Availability:

1.74%

Avg. Speed:

3,517 Mbps

AT&T | Fiber

Availability:

1.74%

Avg. Speed:

3,517 Mbps

Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .


To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Central are not shown.

 

Central Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

 

Viasat Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Central is fiber internet available?

Central, SC map of fiber internet availability
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Fiber is available in 39.37% of Central. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is West Carolina Tel. Call one of the companies with service in Central above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in Central?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Central.

Central, SC map of the fastest fiber internet speeds
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The average Central home can get up to 7,541 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 8,000 Mbps, which 36.62% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.46% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Central.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Central, and slower in the west areas of the city.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Central?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Central you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 39.37% of Central homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 55.94% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for 4.56% of Central homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Central, along with details on where in Central and at what speeds.

West Carolina Tel Fiber in Central, SC

West Carolina Tel fiber coverage

About 36.62%, or 4,308 people, have West Carolina Tel fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Central area. West Carolina Tel is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Central.

 

West Carolina Tel fiber download speeds

West Carolina Tel is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central. Versus other fiber providers in the area, West Carolina Tel fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Central. The fastest plan anyone in Central can order from West Carolina Tel goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all Central customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to West Carolina Tel customers in Central. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps

 

West Carolina Tel fiber upload speeds

In Central download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for West Carolina Tel fiber. Compared to other ISPs, West Carolina Tel is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Central fiber providers. West Carolina Tel offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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West Carolina Tel's Central fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Spectrum Fiber in Central, SC

Spectrum fiber coverage

About 1.81%, or 213 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west and northwest Central area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Central.

 

Spectrum fiber download speeds

Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Central. The fastest plan anyone in Central can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Central customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Spectrum customers in Central. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Spectrum fiber upload speeds

In Central download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Central fiber providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Spectrum's Central fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps

 

 

 

EarthLink Fiber in Central, SC

EarthLink fiber coverage

About 1.74%, or 205 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, southwest, east, and central Central area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Central.

 

EarthLink fiber download speeds

EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Central. The fastest plan anyone in Central can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Central customers is up to 3,517 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to EarthLink customers in Central. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 62.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
  • 37.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink fiber upload speeds

In Central download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Central fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 3,517 Mbps.

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EarthLink's Central fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 62.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
  • 37.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fiber in Central, SC

AT&T fiber coverage

About 1.74%, or 205 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, southwest, east, and central Central area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Central.

 

AT&T fiber download speeds

AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Central. The fastest plan anyone in Central can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Central customers is up to 3,517 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in Central. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 62.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
  • 37.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fiber upload speeds

In Central download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Central fiber providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 3,517 Mbps.

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AT&T's Central fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 62.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
  • 37.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Central Fiber by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Central or any of the areas nearby.

How does fiber internet in Central compare to the rest of South Carolina?

Fiber internet speeds in Central are much faster versus the average speeds in South Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in South Carolina versus 7,541 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in South Carolina is 0.00% versus 39.37% in Central.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Central are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
2963045.13%
29667100.00%
2963164.95%
2965748.29%
2967071.82%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
29665100.00%
2968277.83%
2967270.54%
2967883.24%
2967639.37%

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