In Charleston there are 6 residential internet providers covering 99.42% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,924 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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6 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 Charleston are not shown.
Charleston 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
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Internet service is available in 99.42% of Charleston. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Earthlink. Now you can call companies in Charleston with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Charleston?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Charleston.
Internet Speed Key
The average Charleston home can get up to 1,924 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 2,048 Mbps, which 87.66% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 11.77% 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 Charleston.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Charleston, and slower in the west areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Charleston?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Charleston you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 87.66% of Charleston homes.
- Cable is fastest for 11.77% of the neighborhood.
- 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 Charleston homes.
Internet Market Health in Charleston
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Charleston internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Charleston based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.7 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Charleston internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Charleston homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, cable, and fixed wireless, though these may vary depending on the region within the neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. Charleston internet customers who want faster speeds have between 2 and 5 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Charleston badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Charleston, along with details on where in Charleston and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Charleston, Staten Island, NY
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 99.42%, or 3,270 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. 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 most of Charleston.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Charleston. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Charleston. The fastest plan anyone in Charleston can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Charleston customers is up to 1,917 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 88.2% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 11.8% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Charleston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Charleston fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Charleston is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 880 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 1,910 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 88.2% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 11.8% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Charleston, Staten Island, NY
Verizon fiber coverage
About 99.42%, or 3,270 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. 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 most of Charleston.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Charleston. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Charleston. The fastest plan anyone in Charleston can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Charleston customers is up to 1,917 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 88.2% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 11.8% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Charleston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Charleston fiber providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Charleston is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 880 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 1,910 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 88.2% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 11.8% up to 880.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Charleston, Staten Island, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 98.54%, or 3,241 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, south, west, northwest, southeast, southwest, and north Charleston area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Charleston.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Charleston. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Charleston. The fastest plan anyone in Charleston can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Charleston customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Charleston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Charleston cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Charleston is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Charleston, Staten Island, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 98.36%, or 3,235 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. 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 Charleston.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Charleston. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Charleston. The fastest plan anyone in Charleston can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Charleston customers is up to 85 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 80.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 20.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Charleston 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 the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Charleston fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Charleston 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 17 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 80.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 20.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Charleston, Staten Island, NY
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 73.09%, or 2,404 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, south, northwest, west, southeast, and north Charleston area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Charleston.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Charleston. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Charleston. The fastest plan anyone in Charleston can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Charleston customers is up to 325 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 3.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 96.4% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Charleston 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 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Charleston is up to 75 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 22 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 3.6% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 96.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
Charleston Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Charleston or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Charleston compare to the rest of Staten Island?
Internet speeds in Charleston are comparable versus the average speeds in Staten Island: 1,973 Mbps in Staten Island versus 1,924 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Staten Island is 99.83% versus 99.42% in Charleston.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Charleston are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Rossville, Staten Island, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Woodrow, Staten Island, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Prince's Bay, Staten Island, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Huguenot, Staten Island, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tottenville, Staten Island, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Arden Heights, Staten Island, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Annandale-on-Hudson, Staten Island, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bridgeton, Woodbridge, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ettingville, Staten Island, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Great Kills, Staten Island, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Old Town, Beaumont, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Webster Park-Shady Dell, Springfield, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Calton Gardens, Laredo, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tri-Lakes, Woodmoor, CO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Thousand Oaks, Berkeley, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- City in the Hills, Bakersfield, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- College Grandview District, Dubuque, IA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- The Palisades, Washington, DC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Conant Gardens, Detroit, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tara Hills, San Pablo, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds