South Carolina
Kinetic Fiber in South Carolina: Lexington and Spartanburg county towns
Most of South Carolina's Kinetic fiber towns fall into two county clusters, and the FCC data puts most of the fiber in one of them.
By Pablo Mendoza, Guide author · Reviewed by George Olfson
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Where does Kinetic offer internet in South Carolina?
Most of the South Carolina fiber that Kinetic (formerly Windstream) reports is in Lexington County. The county holds 11,546 of the 19,293 locations in the state where Kinetic reports fiber (FCC data as of Dec 31, 2025). Spartanburg, the largest town on Kinetic's fiber list, shows no Kinetic service inside the city.
Kinetic's page for the state names 25 towns and lists 9 for fiber (checked Oct 27, 2026). Most fall in two clusters, around Lexington and Spartanburg.
Kinetic location counts below are reported residential or mixed-use service locations. They are not household, subscriber or active-line counts; use a full-address check for a current offer.
South Carolina at a glance
| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Communities Kinetic lists in South Carolina | 25Listed by Kinetic | Kinetic, Oct 27, 2026 |
| Communities Kinetic lists as fiber | 9Listed by Kinetic | Kinetic, Oct 27, 2026 |
| Homes on the FCC map in South Carolina | 2,774,232 | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Locations where any provider reports fiber | 60.1%FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Share of South Carolina locations where Kinetic reports fiber | 0.7%FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Kinetic fiber reported at 2,000 Mbps or more | 59.7%FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Rural South Carolina locations with any fiber | 68.7%FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Urban South Carolina locations with any fiber | 55.9%FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Wired and fixed wireless providers in the state | 34 providersFCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Counties with the most Kinetic fiber | Lexington County: 11,546 · Spartanburg County: 4,797 · Lancaster County: 1,482FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Census places with the most Kinetic fiber | Lexington: 2,408 · Red Bank: 1,993 · Landrum: 926 · Kershaw: 887 · Inman: 881FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| South Carolina locations Kinetic reports | 50,879 locationsFCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Kinetic's South Carolina locations with fiber | 37.9%FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Kinetic locations with DSL alone | 31,586 locationsFCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Median advertised download on DSL alone | 100 MbpsFCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| DSL-only locations under 25 Mbps | 20.3%FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Population of the largest matched fiber-list communities (Vintage 2024) | Spartanburg: 39,606 · Lexington: 25,354 · West Columbia: 18,418Last verified: data as of Jul 1, 2024; may be out of date | Census estimate, July 1, 2024 |
| Listed towns without Kinetic fiber inside | 1 of 9FCC-reportedLast verified: data as of Dec 31, 2025; may be out of date | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| South Carolina town with a Connection Center | LexingtonListed by Kinetic | Kinetic, Oct 27, 2026 |
| South Carolina homes in Kinetic's filing | 2.1%FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| South Carolina population | 5,478,831 peopleLast verified: data as of Jul 1, 2024; may be out of date | Census state estimate, July 1, 2024 |
| Technology | Locations | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DSL over copper | 33,527FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Fiber | 19,293FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
Where Kinetic lists service in South Carolina
| City | County | Population (July 1, 2024 estimate) | Listed by Kinetic | FCC-reported technology |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron | Calhoun County | 374 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Campobello | Spartanburg County | 766 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Inman | Spartanburg County | 3,354 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Kershaw | Lancaster County | 2,014 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Landrum | Spartanburg County | 2,792 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Lexington | Lexington County | 25,354 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Saint Matthews | Calhoun County | 1,834 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Spartanburg | Spartanburg County | 39,606 | Fiber | None reported |
| West Columbia | Lexington County | 18,418 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
City notes
Lexington County towns
Lexington County has most of Kinetic's fiber in the state, but not always inside the listed towns. The town of Lexington has 2,408 Kinetic fiber locations out of 6,428, and a Connection Center. West Columbia, also listed, shows just 2. Red Bank is a Census place that is not on Kinetic's list, yet it has 1,993.
| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kinetic fiber locations inside Lexington | 2,408FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Lexington locations with fiber from any provider | 75.4%FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| All Kinetic locations inside Lexington | 6,428FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Kinetic fiber locations inside West Columbia | 2FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| West Columbia locations with fiber from any provider | 69.7%FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Kinetic fiber in Red Bank (not listed) | 1,993FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
Spartanburg County towns
Spartanburg County ranks second, with 4,797 Kinetic fiber locations. Inside Spartanburg itself, Kinetic reports nothing. Inman has 881, Landrum 926 and Campobello 270. The rest sit outside those three towns. Kershaw, in Lancaster County, has the highest Kinetic fiber share of any town on the list: 887 of 893 Kinetic locations.
| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kinetic fiber locations inside Spartanburg | 0FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Spartanburg locations with fiber from any provider | 50.8%FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Kinetic fiber locations inside Inman | 881FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Kinetic fiber locations inside Landrum | 926FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Kinetic fiber locations inside Campobello | 270FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
Which product will my address get?
Kinetic's locations in the state lean DSL. Of its 50,879 South Carolina locations, 19,293 have fiber (37.9%) and 31,586 have DSL alone.
Only 59.7% of that fiber is reported at two gigabits or more, the lowest share anywhere Kinetic works. These are reported advertised speeds, not measurements of performance. Kinetic's DSL-only locations have a median advertised download of 100 megabits, and 20.3% are reported below 25 megabits.
| Kinetic line | South Carolina locations | Download in the FCC data | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| DSL alone | 31,586 | Median 100 Mbps; 20.3% under 25 Mbps | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Fiber | 19,293 | 59.7% at 2,000 Mbps or more | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
How sure is each claim on this page?
- L1: ZIP estimate. A ZIP code covers many streets. We do not publish ZIP pages.
- L2: FCC-reported (used on this page). Providers report the technology at each location to the FCC National Broadband Map.
- L3: Provider-coverage (used on this page). Kinetic names the place on its own locations page (shown as "Listed by Kinetic").
- L4: Provider-confirmed address. Only the address check reaches this level. It returns the offer for your street address and unit.
- L5: User-confirmed orderable. We never claim this level. You confirm it when you place the order.
Deciding in South Carolina
Just 34 wired and fixed wireless providers report home service in South Carolina, the fewest of the 18 states Kinetic serves.
| Address | What the FCC data shows | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington or elsewhere in Lexington County | Most of Kinetic's South Carolina fiber | Check the fiber tier; confirm the top tier if you need it |
| Inman, Landrum, Campobello or Kershaw | Kinetic fiber inside town | Check which fiber tier the address gets |
| Spartanburg city or West Columbia | No Kinetic fiber, or almost none, inside city limits | Compare every provider before counting on Kinetic |
No Kinetic state has a smaller share of its fiber reported at two gigabits than South Carolina. Read gigabit vs multi-gig before you choose a tier. For the other providers in the state, compare every provider and plan in South Carolina on Konecteaze.
To the north, Kinetic Fiber in North Carolina has about six times South Carolina's Kinetic fiber. Across the Savannah River, Kinetic Fiber in Georgia has more Kinetic locations than any other state.
Common questions
Does Kinetic have fiber in Spartanburg?
Kinetic lists Spartanburg for fiber, but its FCC filing shows no Kinetic service within the city limits (data as of Dec 31, 2025). Fiber from other providers reaches 50.8% of Spartanburg locations. Inman, Landrum and Campobello, also in Spartanburg County, do show Kinetic fiber.
Where is Kinetic fiber in South Carolina?
Kinetic's South Carolina fiber is mostly in Lexington County, which holds 11,546 of the 19,293 South Carolina locations where Kinetic reports fiber (FCC data as of Dec 31, 2025). Spartanburg County is a distant second with 4,797, and Lancaster County, home to Kershaw, is third. Inside town limits, the town of Lexington has the most, at 2,408.
Does Kinetic Fiber in South Carolina reach two gigabits?
Of Kinetic's South Carolina fiber locations, 59.7% are reported at two gigabits or more, the lowest share of any Kinetic state (FCC data as of Dec 31, 2025). Across Kinetic's 18 states the figure is 86.4%. Most of Kinetic's South Carolina locations are DSL alone, at 31,586 locations.
Is fiber more common in rural or urban South Carolina?
South Carolina fiber is more common in rural areas than in urban ones, which is unusual. Providers report it at 68.7% of rural South Carolina locations and 55.9% of urban ones (FCC data as of Dec 31, 2025). That is the widest such reversal among the 18 Kinetic states. Statewide, fiber from any provider reaches 60.1% of South Carolina locations.
Sources and scope
- Kinetic — Kinetic locations in South Carolina Checked · Data as of Oct 27, 2026 · Supports: the communities Kinetic lists in South Carolina and which of them it lists as fiber
- About Kinetic Checked · Supports: Kinetic's about page: formerly Windstream Communications, formed in 2006, and more than 2 million fiber premises passed across its 18-state service area as of mid-2026. That company figure is not a single-address result.
- Federal Communications Commission — National Broadband Map data: fixed broadband availability Checked · Data as of Dec 31, 2025 (released 2026) · Supports: technology shares, provider counts and provider-reported technologies
- U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey 5-year estimates: internet subscriptions in household (B28002) Checked · Data as of 2020-2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Supports: households, broadband subscriptions and households without a subscription
- U.S. Census Bureau — City and town population estimates Checked · Data as of July 1, 2024 (Vintage 2024) · Supports: population
- U.S. Census Bureau — State population estimates: Vintage 2024 Checked · Data as of July 1, 2024 (Vintage 2024) · Supports: state population