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In the Charleston area there are 4 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 94.87% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 218 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.
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Charleston, SC Availability Maps
Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in Charleston
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 the Charleston area are not shown.
Charleston Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in the Charleston area is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 94.87% of the Charleston area. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Verizon. Call one of the companies with service in the Charleston area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in the Charleston area?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in the Charleston area.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Charleston home can get up to 218 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 300 Mbps, which 63.04% 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 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Charleston area.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of the Charleston area, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in the Charleston area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Charleston area you live. In general, fiber competes most often with fixed wireless in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 60.73% of Charleston homes.
- Cable is fastest for 37.25% 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 1.66% of Charleston homes.
Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Charleston area, along with details on where in the Charleston area and at what speeds.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Charleston, SC
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 91.34%, or 730,417 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Charleston area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the Charleston area.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Charleston area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Charleston area. The fastest plan anyone in the Charleston area can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Charleston customers is up to 65 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 53.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 46.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Charleston area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Charleston fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 the Charleston area is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 12 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 53.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 46.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Charleston, SC
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 68.37%, or 546,710 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Charleston area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Charleston area.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Charleston area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout the Charleston area. The fastest plan anyone in the Charleston area can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Charleston customers is up to 36 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 14.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 85.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Charleston area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Charleston fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 3 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 the Charleston area is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 5.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 14.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 85.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Charleston, SC
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 68.37%, or 546,710 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Charleston area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Charleston area.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Charleston area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout the Charleston area. The fastest plan anyone in the Charleston area can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Charleston customers is up to 36 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 14.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 85.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Charleston area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Charleston fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 3 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 the Charleston area is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 5.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 14.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 85.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Charleston, SC
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 63.04%, or 504,079 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Charleston area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of the Charleston area.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Charleston area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Charleston area. The fastest plan anyone in the Charleston area can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Charleston customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Charleston area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Charleston fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Charleston area is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Charleston Fixed Wireless by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Charleston area or any of the areas nearby.
How does fixed wireless internet in the Charleston area compare to the rest of South Carolina?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in the Charleston area are much faster versus the average speeds in South Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in South Carolina versus 218 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the city. Average fixed wireless coverage in South Carolina is 0.00% versus 94.87% in the Charleston area.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Charleston area are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fixed wireless 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
- Johns Island, SC: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Fenwick Hills, SC: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Charleston Afb, SC: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Sullivans Island, SC: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Red Top, SC: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Folly Beach, SC: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Pleasant, SC: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Legareville, SC: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Isle Of Palms, SC: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Ravenel, SC: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Dayton, OH: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Stockton, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Greensboro, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Columbia, SC: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Sarasota, FL: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Boise, ID: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Fort Myers, FL: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Oxnard, CA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Colorado Springs, CO: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Baton Rouge, LA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds