In Lancaster County there are 10 residential internet providers covering 99.58% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 3,007 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster County are not shown.
Lancaster County 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 99.58% of Lancaster 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 COMPORIUM. Now you can call companies in Lancaster County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Lancaster County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Lancaster County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Lancaster County home can get up to 3,007 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 8,000 Mbps, which less than 1% 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 Lancaster County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Lancaster County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Lancaster County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Lancaster 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 69.31% of Lancaster County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 28.85% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.37%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Lancaster County homes.
Internet Market Health in Lancaster County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Lancaster 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 Lancaster County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.7 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.8 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.5 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Lancaster County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Lancaster County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, fiber, 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. Lancaster County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 8 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, Lancaster County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Lancaster County, along with details on where in Lancaster County and at what speeds.
COMPORIUM Cable in Lancaster County, SC
COMPORIUM cable coverage
About 66.28%, or 63,642 people, have COMPORIUM cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lancaster County area. COMPORIUM is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Lancaster County.
COMPORIUM cable download speeds
COMPORIUM is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lancaster County. Versus other cable providers in the area, COMPORIUM cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lancaster County. The fastest plan anyone in Lancaster County can order from COMPORIUM goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lancaster County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
COMPORIUM cable upload speeds
In Lancaster County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for COMPORIUM cable. Compared to other ISPs, COMPORIUM is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Lancaster County cable providers. COMPORIUM 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 Lancaster County is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 50 Mbps. On average, COMPORIUM customers can get speeds up to 84 Mbps.
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- 68.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 32.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
COMPORIUM Fiber in Lancaster County, SC
COMPORIUM fiber coverage
About 50.26%, or 48,261 people, have COMPORIUM fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lancaster County area. COMPORIUM is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Lancaster County.
COMPORIUM fiber download speeds
COMPORIUM is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lancaster County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, COMPORIUM fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lancaster County. The fastest plan anyone in Lancaster County can order from COMPORIUM goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Lancaster County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
COMPORIUM fiber upload speeds
In Lancaster County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for COMPORIUM fiber. Compared to other ISPs, COMPORIUM is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Lancaster County fiber providers. COMPORIUM offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lancaster County is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Lancaster County, SC
Spectrum cable coverage
About 36.76%, or 35,299 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest and north Lancaster County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Lancaster County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lancaster County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lancaster County. The fastest plan anyone in Lancaster County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lancaster County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Lancaster 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 Lancaster County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lancaster County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
COMPORIUM DSL in Lancaster County, SC
COMPORIUM DSL coverage
About 21.64%, or 20,779 people, have COMPORIUM DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lancaster County area. COMPORIUM is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Lancaster County.
COMPORIUM DSL download speeds
COMPORIUM is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lancaster County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, COMPORIUM DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lancaster County. The fastest plan anyone in Lancaster County can order from COMPORIUM goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Lancaster County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
COMPORIUM DSL upload speeds
In Lancaster County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for COMPORIUM DSL. Compared to other ISPs, COMPORIUM is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Lancaster County DSL providers. COMPORIUM offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lancaster County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
RiverNet Connect Fiber in Lancaster County, SC
RiverNet Connect fiber coverage
About 20.32%, or 19,514 people, have RiverNet Connect fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, south, east, northeast, southwest, and central Lancaster County area. RiverNet Connect is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Lancaster County.
RiverNet Connect fiber download speeds
RiverNet Connect is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lancaster County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, RiverNet Connect fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lancaster County. The fastest plan anyone in Lancaster County can order from RiverNet Connect goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lancaster County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
RiverNet Connect fiber upload speeds
In Lancaster County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for RiverNet Connect fiber. Compared to other ISPs, RiverNet Connect is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Lancaster County fiber providers. RiverNet Connect offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lancaster County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Lancaster County, SC
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 9.42%, or 9,043 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, and northeast Lancaster 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 Lancaster County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lancaster County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lancaster County. The fastest plan anyone in Lancaster County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lancaster County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 355 Mbps.
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- 68.8% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 31.2% up to 35.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Lancaster County, SC
Windstream DSL coverage
About 5.49%, or 5,270 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast and east Lancaster County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Lancaster County.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lancaster County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Lancaster County. The fastest plan anyone in Lancaster County can order from Windstream goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Lancaster County customers is up to 69 Mbps.
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- 12.6% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 33.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 9.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 41.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Lancaster County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Lancaster County DSL providers. Windstream offers 9 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 Lancaster County is up to 52 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 18 Mbps.
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- 22.6% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 5.5% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 10.2% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 7.6% up to 17.0 Mbps
- 3.5% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 8.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 41.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Lancaster County, SC
Windstream fiber coverage
About 3.31%, or 3,176 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast Lancaster County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Lancaster County.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lancaster County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lancaster County. The fastest plan anyone in Lancaster County can order from Windstream goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lancaster County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In Lancaster County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Lancaster County fiber providers. Windstream offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lancaster County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lancaster County, SC
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 87.76%, or 84,263 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster County. The fastest plan anyone in Lancaster 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 Lancaster County customers is up to 63 Mbps.
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- 50.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 49.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lancaster 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 average compared to other Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 12 Mbps.
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- 50.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 49.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lancaster County, SC
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 63.97%, or 61,422 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lancaster County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Lancaster County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lancaster County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lancaster County. The fastest plan anyone in Lancaster 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 Lancaster County customers is up to 40 Mbps.
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- 20.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 79.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 6.5 Mbps.
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- 20.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 79.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lancaster County, SC
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 63.97%, or 61,422 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lancaster County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Lancaster County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lancaster 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 Lancaster County. The fastest plan anyone in Lancaster 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 Lancaster County customers is up to 40 Mbps.
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- 20.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 79.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 6.5 Mbps.
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- 20.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 79.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lancaster County, SC
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 42.35%, or 40,667 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, central, north, west, southwest, southeast, and northeast Lancaster County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Lancaster County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lancaster County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lancaster County. The fastest plan anyone in Lancaster County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Lancaster County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lancaster 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 Lancaster County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lancaster County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Lancaster County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Lancaster County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Lancaster County compare to the rest of South Carolina?
Internet speeds in Lancaster County are comparable versus the average speeds in South Carolina: 3,075 Mbps in South Carolina versus 3,007 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in South Carolina is 98.34% versus 99.58% in Lancaster County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Lancaster 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
- York County, SC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chester County, SC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Anson County, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Union County, SC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Richmond County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Spartanburg County, SC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Scotland County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Greenville County, SC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hoke County, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pickens County, SC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Story County, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- DeKalb County, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dubuque County, IA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Eau Claire County, WI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Etowah County, AL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lafourche Parish, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lenawee County, MI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Limestone County, AL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Macon County, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Madison County, TN: less internet coverage, slower speeds