In Salem there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 38.72% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 7,831 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 Salem, SC.
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Fiber Internet Service Providers in Salem
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 Salem are not shown.
Salem Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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
Where in Salem is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 38.72% of Salem. 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 Salem above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Salem?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Salem.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Salem home can get up to 7,831 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 8,000 Mbps, which 37.78% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% 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 Salem.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Salem, and slower in the south areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Salem?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Salem you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 38.72% of Salem homes.
- Cable is fastest for 61.12% 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 less than 1% of Salem homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Salem, along with details on where in Salem and at what speeds.
West Carolina Tel Fiber in Salem, SC
West Carolina Tel fiber coverage
About 37.78%, or 2,142 people, have West Carolina Tel fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, central, northwest, southwest, north, east, and northeast Salem area. West Carolina Tel is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Salem.
West Carolina Tel fiber download speeds
West Carolina Tel is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Salem. Versus other fiber providers in the area, West Carolina Tel fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Salem. The fastest plan anyone in Salem can order from West Carolina Tel goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all Salem customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
West Carolina Tel fiber upload speeds
In Salem 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 Salem fiber providers. West Carolina Tel offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Salem is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Salem, SC
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 3.10%, or 176 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, south, southeast, central, and north Salem 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 Salem.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Salem. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Salem. The fastest plan anyone in Salem can order from EarthLink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Salem customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Salem download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Salem fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Salem is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Salem, SC
AT&T fiber coverage
About 3.10%, or 176 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, south, southeast, central, and north Salem 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 Salem.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Salem. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Salem. The fastest plan anyone in Salem can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Salem customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Salem download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Salem fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Salem is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Salem Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Salem or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Salem compare to the rest of South Carolina?
Fiber internet speeds in Salem are much faster versus the average speeds in South Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in South Carolina versus 7,831 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in South Carolina is 0.00% versus 38.72% in Salem.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Salem are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Tamassee, SC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Six Mile, SC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- West Union, SC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Sunset, SC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Nine Times, SC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Newry, SC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Walhalla, SC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Nimmons, SC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Mountain Rest, SC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Central, SC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Lyons, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Red Bud, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Raymond, WA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Rainier, OR: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Quitman, TX: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Quantico Base, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Purchase, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Pryor Creek, OK: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Providence Forge, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Prospect Park, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds