In Lee County there are 9 residential internet providers covering 99.19% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 973 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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9 Internet Service Providers in Lee 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 Lee County are not shown.
Lee 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 99.19% of Lee 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 FTC. Now you can call companies in Lee County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Lee County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Lee County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Lee County home can get up to 973 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 96.29% 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 Lee County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Lee County, and slower in the west areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Lee County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Lee 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 71.43% of Lee County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 24.86% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 2.38%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Lee County homes.
Internet Market Health in Lee County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Lee 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 Lee County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.5 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.4 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.1 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Lee County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Lee County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, dsl, and cable, 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. Lee County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 7 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, Lee County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Lee County, along with details on where in Lee County and at what speeds.
FTC Communications Fiber in Lee County, SC
FTC fiber coverage
About 68.33%, or 11,296 people, have FTC fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lee County area. FTC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Lee County.
FTC Communications fiber download speeds
FTC is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lee County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, FTC fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lee County. The fastest plan anyone in Lee County can order from FTC goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lee County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
FTC Communications fiber upload speeds
In Lee County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for FTC fiber. Compared to other ISPs, FTC is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Lee County fiber providers. FTC offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lee 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
FTC Communications DSL in Lee County, SC
FTC DSL coverage
About 36.85%, or 6,091 people, have FTC DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, north, west, south, northwest, east, and southeast Lee County area. FTC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Lee County.
FTC Communications DSL download speeds
FTC is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lee County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, FTC DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Lee County. The fastest plan anyone in Lee County can order from FTC goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Lee County customers is up to 61 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 40.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 34.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 9.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 16.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
FTC Communications DSL upload speeds
In Lee County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for FTC DSL. Compared to other ISPs, FTC is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Lee County DSL providers. FTC 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 Lee County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, FTC customers can get speeds up to 7.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 40.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 34.1% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 9.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 16.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Lee County, SC
Spectrum cable coverage
About 36.49%, or 6,032 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, north, west, south, and northeast Lee County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Lee County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lee County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lee County. The fastest plan anyone in Lee County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lee County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Lee 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 fastest compared to other Lee County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lee 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 Lee County, SC
Frontier DSL coverage
About 31.06%, or 5,134 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, north, west, southeast, southwest, and east Lee 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 Lee County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lee County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lee County. The fastest plan anyone in Lee County can order from Frontier goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Lee County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Lee 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 Lee County DSL providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lee County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Lee County, SC
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 6.83%, or 1,129 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, northwest, north, and east Lee 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 Lee County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lee County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lee County. The fastest plan anyone in Lee County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lee County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Lee County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Lee County fiber providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lee County is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Lee County, SC
AT&T DSL coverage
About 1.81%, or 299 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, and northeast Lee County 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 Lee County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lee County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lee County. The fastest plan anyone in Lee County can order from AT&T goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Lee County customers is up to 13 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 6.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 93.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Lee County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Lee County DSL 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 Lee County is up to 10 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 1.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 6.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 93.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Lee County, SC
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 1.81%, or 299 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, and northeast Lee County 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 Lee County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lee County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lee County. The fastest plan anyone in Lee County can order from EarthLink goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Lee County customers is up to 13 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 6.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 93.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Lee County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Lee County DSL 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 Lee County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 1.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 6.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 93.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lee County, SC
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 82.78%, or 13,685 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lee 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 much of Lee 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 Lee 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 Lee County. The fastest plan anyone in Lee 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 Lee County customers is up to 56 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 40.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 59.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lee 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 Lee 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 Lee 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 9.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 40.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 59.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lee County, SC
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 39.62%, or 6,549 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lee County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Lee County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lee County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lee County. The fastest plan anyone in Lee County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Lee County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lee 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 Lee County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lee County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lee County, SC
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 20.42%, or 3,375 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lee County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Lee County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lee County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lee County. The fastest plan anyone in Lee 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 Lee County customers is up to 26 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 1.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 98.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lee 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 Lee 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 Lee 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 3.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 1.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 98.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lee County, SC
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 20.42%, or 3,375 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lee County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Lee County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lee 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 Lee County. The fastest plan anyone in Lee 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 Lee County customers is up to 26 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 1.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 98.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lee 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 Lee 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 Lee 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 3.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 1.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 98.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
Lee County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Lee County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Lee County compare to the rest of South Carolina?
Internet speeds in Lee County are slower versus the average speeds in South Carolina: 3,075 Mbps in South Carolina versus 973 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in South Carolina is 98.34% versus 99.19% in Lee County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Lee 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
- Kershaw County, SC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Florence County, SC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Richland County, SC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Marion County, SC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Newberry County, SC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Columbus County, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Greenwood County, SC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Brunswick County, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Abbeville County, SC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- New Hanover County, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Howard County, AR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hill County, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hockley County, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Holmes County, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Holmes County, MS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Holt County, NE: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hood River County, OR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hopewell City, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hormigueros Municipio, PR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Worth County, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds