In North Santee there are 6 residential internet providers covering 97.30% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 2,789 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 North Santee
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 North Santee are not shown.
North Santee 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 97.30% of North Santee. 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 North Santee with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in North Santee?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in North Santee.
Internet Speed Key
The average North Santee home can get up to 2,789 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 7,000 Mbps, which 15.50% 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 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in North Santee.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of North Santee, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in North Santee?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in North Santee you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 97.30% of North Santee homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% 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 2.70% of North Santee homes.
Internet Market Health in North Santee
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the North Santee 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 North Santee based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.4 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.2 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.2 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
North Santee internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, North Santee homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, cable, dsl, and fixed wireless, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. North Santee internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 4 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, North Santee badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in North Santee, along with details on where in North Santee and at what speeds.
HTC (South Carolina) Fiber in North Santee, SC
HTC fiber coverage
About 96.58%, or 536 people, have HTC fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, north, and central North Santee area. HTC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of North Santee.
HTC (South Carolina) fiber download speeds
HTC is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Santee. Versus other fiber providers in the area, HTC fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout North Santee. The fastest plan anyone in North Santee can order from HTC goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all North Santee customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
HTC (South Carolina) fiber upload speeds
In North Santee 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 North Santee fiber providers. HTC offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Santee 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 North Santee, SC
Spectrum cable coverage
About 73.51%, or 408 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and north North Santee area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of North Santee.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Santee. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout North Santee. The fastest plan anyone in North Santee can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all North Santee customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In North Santee 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 one of the fastest compared to other North Santee cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Santee 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 North Santee, SC
Frontier DSL coverage
About 22.88%, or 127 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north and northwest North Santee 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 North Santee.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Santee. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout North Santee. The fastest plan anyone in North Santee can order from Frontier goes up to 10 Mbps, and all North Santee customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In North Santee 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 fastest compared to other North Santee DSL providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Santee is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in North Santee, SC
Frontier fiber coverage
About 15.50%, or 86 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north North Santee 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 North Santee.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Santee. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout North Santee. The fastest plan anyone in North Santee can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, and all North Santee customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In North Santee download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other North Santee fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Santee is up to 7,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
HTC (South Carolina) Cable in North Santee, SC
HTC cable coverage
About 6.13%, or 34 people, have HTC cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north North Santee area. HTC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of North Santee.
HTC (South Carolina) cable download speeds
HTC is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Santee. Versus other cable providers in the area, HTC cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout North Santee. The fastest plan anyone in North Santee can order from HTC goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all North Santee customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
HTC (South Carolina) cable upload speeds
In North Santee 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 one of the fastest compared to other North Santee cable providers. HTC offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Santee is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in North Santee, SC
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 20.54%, or 114 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north and southwest North Santee area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of North Santee.
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 North Santee. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout North Santee. The fastest plan anyone in North Santee 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 North Santee customers is up to 28 Mbps.
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- 3.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 96.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In North Santee 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 the fastest compared to other North Santee 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 North Santee 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 3.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 3.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 96.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
North Santee Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to North Santee or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in North Santee compare to the rest of South Carolina?
Internet speeds in North Santee are slower versus the average speeds in South Carolina: 3,075 Mbps in South Carolina versus 2,789 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in South Carolina is 98.34% versus 97.30% in North Santee.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around North Santee 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 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
- Maryville, SC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Simmonsville, SC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sampit, SC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Graves, SC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Georgetown, SC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Honey Hill, SC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- McClellanville, SC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Shulerville, SC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jamestown, SC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bethera, SC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Orangeville, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Poseys Crossroads, AL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Portland, OH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Porterville, MS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Poole, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pollard, TN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pointer, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Plymouth, KS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pleasant Grove, MS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Plainview, OR: more internet coverage, faster speeds