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Internet Providers in Chester, Illinois

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Home Internet in Chester, IL
  • Provider
    • AT&T
    • Viasat
    • Verizon
    • Hughesnet
    • Frontier
    • XNET WiFi
    • BLIP
    • Sparklight
    • 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: 11.6%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 44.4%
  • 4. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.9%
  • 5. Frontier
    Call For Details: (855) 915-4111
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 90.4%
  • 6. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 11.6%
  • BLIP
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 30%
  • Sparklight
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 74.2%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Chester, IL

Chester, Illinois residents find Frontier the top pick for internet service if available. Frontier offers a DSL connection with speeds up to 115 Mbps, starting at $64.99 per month. With 90.40% city coverage, it delivers dependable service to most households, supporting various online activities at a balanced price.

For those without Frontier access, alternatives exist. Viasat Internet delivers satellite service with 150 Mbps speeds, outpacing Frontier, and covers the entire city. However, it costs $99.99 per month, which might be a drawback. HughesNet also provides satellite connections across 99.90% of Chester. It offers speeds of 100 Mbps and a more affordable starting price of $49.99 per month. Despite the high coverage of these satellite options, their higher latency compared to DSL is a factor to consider.

In Chester, broadband options are diverse: DSL at 62%, cable at 1%, fiber at 74%, fixed wireless at 51%, and satellite at 100%. Frontier's DSL and the satellite plans from Viasat and HughesNet are crucial for meeting most connectivity needs.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • AT&T
  • Viasat
  • Hughesnet
  • Frontier
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Sparklight
74.17%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Chester, Illinois

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Provider Connection Types in Chester, IL

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Chester, IL
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
62.39%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
73.52%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
1.16%

Internet Providers in Chester, 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
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Frontier $64.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 115 Mbps DSL
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
BLIP Networks $44.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Sparklight $29/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
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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