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Internet Providers in Chester, Virginia

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Home Internet in Chester, VA

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    225 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 6.9%
  • 2. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 63.5%
  • 3. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
    Availability: 72%
    Chester speed tests confirm high speeds for Verizon
  • 4. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    1.2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 96.7%
    Chester speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 5. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    72 - 245 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 74.6%
  • 7. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 8. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 6.9%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 37.7%

Best Internet Providers in Chester, VA

In Chester, Virginia, Xfinity stands as the top internet service provider. It uses a cable connection to offer maximum download speeds of 1.2 Gbps, covering 96.7% of the community. Starting at $30 per month, Xfinity combines high speed, affordability, and extensive reach, suiting a variety of internet needs from basic browsing to high-demand activities like streaming and gaming.

EarthLink Fiber and Verizon provide strong alternatives. EarthLink offers fiber with download speeds up to 940 Mbps and covers 63.5% of the area. Though its starting price of $54.95 per month is higher, the fiber connection promises reliability and speed. Verizon provides both fiber and 5G options, covering 62.9% of Chester. It matches EarthLink’s speeds at 940 Mbps, with a slightly lower starting price of $49.99 per month. Both providers offer robust speeds and fair coverage, especially in areas where Xfinity might be less reliable. Despite their higher costs, EarthLink and Verizon deliver solid speed and mid-range coverage for those prioritizing quality.

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
  • Always ON
37.669999999999995%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • AT&T
  • EarthLink
  • Verizon
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Xfinity
96.71%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Chester, VA

Provider Connection Types in Chester, VA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Chester, VA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
0.42%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
97.52%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
58.650000000000006%

List of Internet Providers in Chester, VA

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T 5G Internet 225 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber 940 Mbps
Verizon Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet 940 Mbps
Xfinity Cable 1.2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 245 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 225 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Chester, VA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet Air $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 225 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
EarthLink Fiber $54.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Verizon $34.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1.2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $119.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 245 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
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 225 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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