In Horry County there are 10 residential internet providers covering 99.55% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 2,300 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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10 Internet Service Providers in Horry County
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 Horry County are not shown.
Horry County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 99.55% of Horry County. 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 HTC. Now you can call companies in Horry County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Horry County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Horry County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Horry County home can get up to 2,300 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 8,000 Mbps, which 3.06% 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 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Horry County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Horry County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Horry County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Horry County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 91.55% of Horry County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 7.98% of the county.
- 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 Horry County homes.
Internet Market Health in Horry County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Horry County 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 Horry County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.5 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.3 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Horry County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 10 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Horry County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, cable, and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Horry County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 9 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, Horry County is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Horry County, along with details on where in Horry County and at what speeds.
HTC (South Carolina) Fiber in Horry County, SC
HTC fiber coverage
About 89.58%, or 314,438 people, have HTC fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Horry County area. HTC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Horry County.
HTC (South Carolina) fiber download speeds
HTC is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Horry County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, HTC fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Horry County. The fastest plan anyone in Horry County can order from HTC goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Horry County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
HTC (South Carolina) fiber upload speeds
In Horry County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for HTC fiber. Compared to other ISPs, HTC is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Horry County fiber providers. HTC offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Horry County is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Horry County, SC
Spectrum cable coverage
About 80.03%, or 280,915 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Horry County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Horry County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Horry County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Horry County. The fastest plan anyone in Horry County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Horry County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Horry County 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 slowest compared to other Horry County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Horry County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Horry County, SC
Frontier DSL coverage
About 19.89%, or 69,811 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, east, northeast, southeast, west, northwest, southwest, and central Horry County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Horry County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Horry County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Horry County. The fastest plan anyone in Horry County can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Horry County customers is up to 22 Mbps.
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- 2.4% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 4.5% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 81.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Horry County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Horry County DSL providers. Frontier offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Horry County is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 1.6 Mbps.
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- 2.4% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 9.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 81.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
HTC (South Carolina) Cable in Horry County, SC
HTC cable coverage
About 11.35%, or 39,828 people, have HTC cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Horry County area. HTC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Horry County.
HTC (South Carolina) cable download speeds
HTC is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Horry County. Versus other cable providers in the area, HTC cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Horry County. The fastest plan anyone in Horry County can order from HTC goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Horry County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
HTC (South Carolina) cable upload speeds
In Horry County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for HTC cable. Compared to other ISPs, HTC is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Horry County cable providers. HTC offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Horry County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, HTC customers can get speeds up to 38 Mbps.
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- 0.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 99.7% up to 35.0 Mbps
HTC (South Carolina) DSL in Horry County, SC
HTC DSL coverage
About 10.55%, or 37,030 people, have HTC DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Horry County area. HTC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Horry County.
HTC (South Carolina) DSL download speeds
HTC is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Horry County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, HTC DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Horry County. The fastest plan anyone in Horry County can order from HTC goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Horry County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
HTC (South Carolina) DSL upload speeds
In Horry County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for HTC DSL. Compared to other ISPs, HTC is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Horry County DSL providers. HTC offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Horry County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Horry County, SC
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 9.33%, or 32,734 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, northeast, west, southwest, central, east, north, and southeast Horry County 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 Horry County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Horry County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Horry County. The fastest plan anyone in Horry County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Horry County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Horry County 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 Horry County fiber providers. Spectrum offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Horry County is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 318 Mbps.
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- 60.8% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 39.2% up to 35.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in Horry County, SC
Frontier fiber coverage
About 5.04%, or 17,690 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, northeast, south, and southeast Horry County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Horry County.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Horry County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Horry County. The fastest plan anyone in Horry County can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Horry County customers is up to 6,255 Mbps.
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- 62.9% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 37.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Horry County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Horry County fiber providers. Frontier offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Horry County is up to 7,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 6,255 Mbps.
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- 62.9% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 37.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Horry County, SC
Hotwire Communications fiber coverage
About 3.16%, or 11,095 people, have Hotwire Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, northeast, southwest, east, central, and west Horry County area. Hotwire Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Horry County.
Hotwire Communications fiber download speeds
Hotwire Communications is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Horry County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Hotwire Communications fiber is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Horry County. The fastest plan anyone in Horry County can order from Hotwire Communications goes up to 8,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Horry County customers is up to 7,814 Mbps.
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- 96.9% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
Hotwire Communications fiber upload speeds
In Horry County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Hotwire Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Hotwire Communications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Horry County fiber providers. Hotwire Communications offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Horry County is up to 8,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,200 Mbps. On average, Hotwire Communications customers can get speeds up to 7,814 Mbps.
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- 96.9% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Horry County, SC
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 90.72%, or 318,471 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Horry County 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 Horry County.
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 Horry County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Horry County. The fastest plan anyone in Horry County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Horry County customers is up to 74 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 65.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 34.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Horry County 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 above average compared to other Horry County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Horry County 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 14 Mbps.
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- 65.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 34.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Horry County, SC
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 83.38%, or 292,699 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Horry County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Horry County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Horry County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Horry County. The fastest plan anyone in Horry County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Horry County customers is up to 39 Mbps.
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- 18.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 81.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Horry County 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 Horry County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Horry County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 6.2 Mbps.
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- 18.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 81.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Horry County, SC
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 83.38%, or 292,699 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Horry County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Horry County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Horry County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Horry County. The fastest plan anyone in Horry County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Horry County customers is up to 39 Mbps.
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- 18.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 81.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Horry County 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 Horry County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Horry County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 6.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 18.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 81.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Horry County, SC
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 62.41%, or 219,067 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Horry County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Horry County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Horry County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Horry County. The fastest plan anyone in Horry County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Horry County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Horry County 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 Horry County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Horry County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Horry County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Horry County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Horry County compare to the rest of South Carolina?
Internet speeds in Horry County are slower versus the average speeds in South Carolina: 3,075 Mbps in South Carolina versus 2,300 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in South Carolina is 98.34% versus 99.55% in Horry County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Horry County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Williamsburg County, SC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clarendon County, SC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Calhoun County, SC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Edgefield County, SC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- McCormick County, SC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln County, GA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wilkes County, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Oconee County, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Morgan County, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Walton County, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Loudoun County, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- St. Clair County, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- St. Johns County, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Marion County, OR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Marion County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- St. Joseph County, IN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- St. Louis City, MO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- St. Lucie County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Madison County, AL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- St. Tammany Parish, LA: less internet coverage, faster speeds