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Internet Providers in Chester, Iowa

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Home Internet in Chester, IA

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 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: 22.4%
  • 3. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. CenturyLink
    Speeds Up To
    80 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 89.1%
  • 5. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 8.2%
  • Midco
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 22.3%
  • MiBroadband
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 56.8%
  • Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 96.1%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 8.2%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Chester, IA

CenturyLink provides Chester, Iowa, residents with DSL internet service, offering download speeds up to 80 Mbps starting at $55 per month. It covers just 54.80% of the city but balances speed and price, making it a strong choice where available.

For those outside CenturyLink's reach, Viasat Internet offers a reliable alternative. Viasat's satellite service guarantees 100% coverage in Chester, delivering speeds up to 150 Mbps, though it starts at a higher $99.99 per month. HughesNet, also a satellite provider with 100% coverage, offers speeds up to 100 Mbps with a lower starting price of $49.99 monthly.

With no cable or fiber options in Chester, the city relies on DSL and satellite services for internet. DSL covers 51% of the area, leaving satellite connections from Viasat and HughesNet to bridge the remaining gap. Choosing between Viasat and HughesNet depends on whether speed or cost takes priority.

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
  • XNET WiFi
  • UScellular
8.25%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • Midco
  • Nextlink Internet
  • Starlink
100%

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Provider Connection Types in Chester, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Chester, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
50.68%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
0.44999999999999996%

List of Internet Providers in Chester, IA

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 415 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
CenturyLink DSL 80 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 10 Mbps
Midco Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
MiBroadband Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
Nextlink Internet Fixed Wireless 300 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 10 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Chester, IA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 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
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
CenturyLink $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 80 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 10 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Midco $39/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
MiBroadband $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Nextlink Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 300 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 10 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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