In South Carolina, you’ll select from 7 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of South Carolina’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of South Carolina’s 4,954,659 residents. 5G reception covers up to 91.80% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the South Carolina providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
South Carolina Top Cell Providers
Plans include 5G where available.
Coverage:
T-Mobile Network
Data Speeds:
Same as T-Mobile below
Plans start at $15/mo.
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Mint Mobile provides very affordable plans using the same network as T-Mobile throughout the United States.
Plans include 5G where available.
Coverage:
Verizon Network
Data Speeds:
Same as Verizon below
Plans start at $30/mo.
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Visible offers unlimited data, talk and text for $30/month powered by Verizon.
T-Mobile 5G available in South Carolina
Coverage:
99.35% of South Carolina
99.34% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 90.34%
4G: 99.19%
3G or 2G: 96.78%
Plans start at $30/mo.
More about T-Mobile in South Carolina
T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in South Carolina
T-Mobile covers 99.35% of homes in the state with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 5G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in South Carolina) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
90.34% |
77.78% |
4G |
99.19% |
92.87% |
2G or 3G |
96.78% |
79.01% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 90.34% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 8.85% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank T-Mobile as #1 out of 7 for a combination of coverage and speed among South Carolina mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in South Carolina
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 90.34% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.19% of South Carolina homes. 97.38% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in South Carolina
Coverage:
99.92% of South Carolina
98.83% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 10.51%
4G: 99.78%
3G or 2G: 99.85%
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in South Carolina
AT&T Wireless covers 99.92% of homes in the state with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 5G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in South Carolina) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
10.51% |
9.23% |
4G |
99.78% |
97.17% |
2G or 3G |
99.85% |
98.62% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 10.51% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 89.27% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #2 out of 7 for a combination of coverage and speed among South Carolina mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in South Carolina
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 10.51% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.78% of South Carolina homes. 99.85% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in South Carolina
Coverage:
99.96% of South Carolina
98.82% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 0.10%
4G: 99.95%
3G or 2G: 75.52%
Plans start at $35/mo.
More about Verizon Wireless in South Carolina
Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in South Carolina
Verizon Wireless covers 99.96% of homes in the state with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 5G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in South Carolina) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
0.10% |
0.01% |
4G |
99.95% |
99.58% |
2G or 3G |
75.52% |
85.18% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.10% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.85% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 7 for a combination of coverage and speed among South Carolina mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in South Carolina
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.10% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.95% of South Carolina homes. 74.89% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of South Carolina homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as South Carolina land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the South Carolina Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in South Carolina. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, South Carolina ranks #32 out of 52 states and territories for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in the United States.
Best South Carolina Cell Provider Key
The southwestern parts of the state feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the western areas of South Carolina where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in South Carolina: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in South Carolina. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 90.34% of the state. Cell service of any type reaches 99.96% of South Carolina homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in South Carolina
If the price of a South Carolina mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in South Carolina including pre-paid, no-contract plans that start as low as $15 per line. Many of these providers such as Mint, Boost, and Cricket partner with the three major carriers to provide excellent coverage nationwide. With these discount options, the price of your South Carolina wireless plan will quickly rise if you add additional lines or features such as a hotspot or unlimited data.
Plans include 5G where available.
Coverage:
T-Mobile Network
Data Speeds:
Same as T-Mobile above
Plans start at $15/mo.
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Mint Mobile provides very affordable plans using the same network as T-Mobile throughout the United States.
These providers all offer excellent coverage at a lower price compared to more well-known brands. Mint is generally regarded as the most affordable provider for unlimited data, with a high "throttle cap" of 35GB. Depending on where you live, you may prefer the AT&T network coverage offered by Cricket. Boost is a good option for international travelers.
Local Mobile Providers in South Carolina
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in South Carolina, and then partner with larger national companies to provide national service for traveling customers. We display network partners to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee coverage or charges outside of South Carolina and the providers’ coverage areas.
Coverage:
98.63% of South Carolina
0.07% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 98.63%
3G or 2G: 98.63%
More about FTC Communications in South Carolina
FTC Communications Data Speeds and Coverage in South Carolina
FTC Communications covers 98.63% of homes in the state with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 4G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in South Carolina) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
98.63% |
93.39% |
2G or 3G |
98.63% |
93.39% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 98.63% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank FTC Communications as #4 out of 7 for a combination of coverage and speed among South Carolina mobile providers.
FTC Communications Voice Quality in South Carolina
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.63% of South Carolina homes. 98.63% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
64.00% of South Carolina
9.86% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 63.98%
3G or 2G: 0.05%
Plans start at $30/mo.
More about US Cellular in South Carolina
US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in South Carolina
US Cellular covers 64.00% of homes in the state with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 4G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in South Carolina) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
63.98% |
20.53% |
2G or 3G |
0.05% |
0.08% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 63.98% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank US Cellular as #5 out of 7 for a combination of coverage and speed among South Carolina mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in South Carolina
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 63.98% of South Carolina homes. 0.05% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about Southern Linc in South Carolina
Southern Linc Data Speeds and Coverage in South Carolina
Southern Linc covers 30.85% of homes in the state with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 4G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in South Carolina) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
30.85% |
26.15% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 30.85% of homes. We rank Southern Linc as #6 out of 7 for a combination of coverage and speed among South Carolina mobile providers.
Southern Linc Voice Quality in South Carolina
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 30.85% of South Carolina homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about Carolina West Wireless in South Carolina
Carolina West Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in South Carolina
Carolina West Wireless covers 2.37% of homes in the state with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 2G or 3G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in South Carolina) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
2G or 3G |
2.37% |
1.42% |
2.37% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Carolina West Wireless as #7 out of 7 for a combination of coverage and speed among South Carolina mobile providers.
Carolina West Wireless Voice Quality in South Carolina
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.00% of South Carolina homes. 2.37% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
South Carolina Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
South Carolina Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in South Carolina may vary based on your provider and location. The map above shows the fastest mobile data speeds in and around the state. To see coverage for an individual provider, click the provider's availability maps above.
There are several types of mobile coverage to consider when evaluating a carrier’s geographic reliability. 5G is the fastest mobile data connection in South Carolina covering 91.80% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.99% of the state. Overall, 100.00% of homes (4,955,364 people) and 100.0% of the land (30,053.9 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in South Carolina
South Carolina 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in South Carolina cover 91.80% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 79.13% or 23,788.8 square miles of South Carolina are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in South Carolina comes from T-Mobile with 90.34% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in South Carolina
South Carolina 4G Coverage Key
4G/LTE networks have become one of the nation’s most common mobile coverage types for data, and in some locations, voice calls. In South Carolina, 99.99% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.99% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in South Carolina with 99.95% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in South Carolina for You
If you’re still struggling to choose a cell phone provider in the state, some of these facts may help you decide:
- Coverage to South Carolina houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless, with 99.96% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all South Carolina land is provided by Verizon Wireless at 99.60% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 90.34% in South Carolina.
- The top estimated average speed in South Carolina, estimated at 67.68, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Near South Carolina
If you live near South Carolina but aren’t technically in the state, or you like to explore the region a lot, your coverage availability and speeds may vary.
Enter your zip code here to find more precise mobile numbers on your exact location. Here are our mobile and cell phone guides for several popular locations in and around South Carolina:
States close to South Carolina
- North Carolina: better mobile coverage
- Georgia: better mobile coverage
- Virginia: worse mobile coverage
- Tennessee: worse mobile coverage
- West Virginia: worse mobile coverage
- Alabama: better mobile coverage
- Kentucky: worse mobile coverage
- Florida: better mobile coverage
- District of Columbia: better mobile coverage
- Maryland: better mobile coverage
States with similar populations to South Carolina
- Alabama: better mobile coverage
- Louisiana: better mobile coverage
- Kentucky: worse mobile coverage
- Colorado: worse mobile coverage
- Minnesota: better mobile coverage
- Oregon: better mobile coverage
- Wisconsin: worse mobile coverage
- Oklahoma: better mobile coverage
- Maryland: better mobile coverage
- Missouri: better mobile coverage