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Internet Providers in Charleston, Illinois

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Home Internet in Charleston, IL

  • 1. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 76.7%
    Charleston speed tests confirm high speeds for Mediacom
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 13.5%
  • 4. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. Consolidated
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 66.1%
  • 6. Rural Comm
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 16.7%
  • WATCH
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 92.6%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 25.7%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 13.5%

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
  • Always ON
16.66%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • HughesNet
  • 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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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%

List of Internet Providers in Charleston, IL

Provider Type Top Speed
Mediacom Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Consolidated DSL, Fiber 2 Gbps
Rural Comm Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
WATCH Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Charleston, IL

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Mediacom $19.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $129.99/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
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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
WATCH Communications $59.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 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
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
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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