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Internet Providers in Charleston, Illinois

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Home Internet in Charleston, IL
  • Provider
    • AT&T
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • EarthLink
    • Verizon
    • Mediacom
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • Consolidated
    • Rural Comm
    • WATCH
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 59%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 19.5%
  • 4. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 13.5%
  • 5. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 90.2%
  • 6. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 76.7%
    Charleston speed tests confirm high speeds for Mediacom
  • 7. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 8. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 59%
  • 9. Consolidated
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 66.1%
  • Rural Comm
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 16.7%
  • WATCH
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 92.6%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Charleston, IL

In Charleston, Illinois, Viasat Internet blankets the city with 100% coverage through its satellite connection. It offers a maximum download speed of 150 Mbps, ensuring high-speed internet access for all residents. However, the starting price is $119.99 per month, which might be steep for budget-conscious users. Despite the cost, Viasat's wide availability and impressive speeds make it a reliable choice for consistent internet access anywhere in Charleston.

EarthLink 5G Home Internet serves as a notable alternative with its 5G connection, delivering speeds up to 100 Mbps. Its limited coverage of 13.50% and a lower starting price of $39.95 per month make it an appealing option in its service areas. This plan is ideal for those who don't need the higher speeds that Viasat offers or who fall within EarthLink’s coverage zone. Charleston residents also benefit from decent options in fiber and cable connections, although these don't match the widespread reach of satellite providers like Viasat.

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
  • Rural Comm
16.66%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • AT&T
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • WATCH
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Mediacom
  • Consolidated
76.66%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Charleston, Illinois

Looking for internet providers near you? This map can help. Use the drop-down menu to select an internet provider in your area, then enter your address into the address bar. The map will show your neighborhood and overlay the internet provider's availability by address, so that you can see which providers are available exactly where you live. You can also use the map to find internet store locations near you — just toggle the switch to "stores" and choose a provider in your area from the drop down menu to see exactly where that ISP's local stores are.

Provider Connection Types in Charleston, IL

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Charleston, IL
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
16.8%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
76.48%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
66.31%

Internet Providers in Charleston, IL

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet Air $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 300 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Mediacom $19.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
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 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Consolidated Communications $25/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
Rural Comm $65/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 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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