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Internet Providers in Charleston, Maine

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  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • HughesNet
    • RedZone Wireless
    • Premium Choice Broadband
    • UScellular
    • Trailrunner LLC
    • Starlink
    • Always ON
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Home Internet in Charleston, ME

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.5%
  • 3. RedZone Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 59%
  • 4. Premium Choice Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 98.6%
  • 5. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 62.2%
  • 6. Trailrunner LLC
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 80.4%
  • 7. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 46.6%

Best Internet Providers in Charleston, ME

Charleston, Maine features an array of internet service options. Among them, Premium Choice Broadband offers a standout fiber connection. Servicing more than half of the town—52%, to be exact—Premium Choice Broadband boasts lightning-fast download speeds of up to 1 Gbps. At a starting price of just $39.95 a month, it's the perfect blend of speed and affordability.

Meanwhile, Viasat Internet provides another worthy choice with their satellite connection. It covers the entirety of Charleston, making it a reliable choice for remote corners of the town. Despite maxing out at 30 Mbps—considerably slower than Premium Choice Broadband—Viasat handles basic web surfing and streaming needs adequately. With monthly plans starting at $49.99, Viasat is a cost-effective and accessible option.

Consider the town's overall internet distribution: 52% fiber, 82% fixed wireless, and 100% satellite. Given these figures, both Premium Choice Broadband and Viasat offer tremendously valuable plans to Charleston locals. Whether you prioritize speed or coverage, the town has something for everyone.

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
  • UScellular
  • Always ON
62.18%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Premium Choice Broadband
98.56%

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Provider Connection Types in Charleston, ME

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Charleston, ME
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
4.04%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
0.15%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
51.57000000000001%

List of Internet Providers in Charleston, ME

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
RedZone Wireless Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
Premium Choice Broadband Fiber 1 Gbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Trailrunner LLC Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Charleston, ME

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $119.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Premium Choice Broadband $54.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Trailrunner LLC $69.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 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
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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