Internet providers in Murrells Inlet, SC
Murrells Inlet is a census-designated place (an unincorporated community) in South Carolina with about 10,087 residents and roughly 6,721 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Murrells Inlet, SC
Share of residential locations in Murrells Inlet where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.
| # | Provider | Technology (varies by address) | Locations covered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spectrum | Fiber, Cable | 90% | |
| 2 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 83% | Check availability |
| 3 | Horry Telephone Cooperative | Fiber, Cable | 81% | |
| 4 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 64% | |
| 5 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 60% | Check availability |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What to know about internet in Murrells Inlet
Spectrum reports service to the most residential locations in Murrells Inlet, about 90%. 5 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Spectrum, Verizon, Horry Telephone Cooperative, T-Mobile Home Internet, and AT&T), so the market looks competitive. T-Mobile Home Internet offers fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in Murrells Inlet?
Fiber is widely available: about 81% of locations in Murrells Inlet can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 86% of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 87% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Murrells Inlet that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Murrells Inlet at a glance
About 94% of households in Murrells Inlet have a broadband subscription, 8 points above the South Carolina average of 87%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023).
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Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Murrells Inlet?
Yes, in part. About 81% of residential locations in Murrells Inlet can get fiber, 89% can get cable, and about 86% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Murrells Inlet?
Spectrum reports service to about 90% of residential locations in Murrells Inlet, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Murrells Inlet?
5 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Murrells Inlet, and 5 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in Murrells Inlet?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.
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