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Internet Providers in Chester, Idaho

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Home Internet in Chester, ID

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    12 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 38.6%
  • 3. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 12.9%
  • 4. Rise Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 45.9%
  • 5. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 38.6%
  • 7. Blackfoot
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 74.4%
  • 8. Fybercom
    Speeds Up To
    40 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 100%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Chester, ID

In Chester, Idaho, Viasat Internet provides full satellite coverage with a maximum download speed of 12 Mbps. The plan costs $69.99 per month. Though slow, it ensures connectivity. EarthLink 5G Home Internet covers only 12.90% of Chester but offers higher speeds of up to 25 Mbps, starting at $39.95 per month. This provider uses 5G technology to deliver internet service. HughesNet, another key player, offers satellite internet with speeds up to 100 Mbps. It also covers 100% of Chester, offering a more cost-effective plan at $49.99 per month.

Residents in Chester access internet through various technologies, with satellite and fixed wireless providing complete coverage. DSL reaches 70% of the population, while cable is available to only 8%, and fiber remains unavailable. Satellite providers like Viasat and HughesNet ensure that even underserved areas remain connected. EarthLink’s 5G technology helps fill some gaps, though its reach is still limited. This varied provider landscape reduces the digital divide in Chester.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
100%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Blackfoot
74.42%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Chester, ID

Provider Connection Types in Chester, ID

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Chester, ID
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
69.59%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
8.19%

List of Internet Providers in Chester, ID

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 12 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 415 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 25 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Blackfoot DSL, Fiber 1 Gbps
Fybercom Fixed Wireless 40 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Chester, ID

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $69.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 12 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 415 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Rise Broadband $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Blackfoot Communications $63/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
Fybercom $51.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 40 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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