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Internet providers in Charleston, IL

1. T-Mobile Home Internet
42% available in Charleston
Connection:
5G Home
Download speeds up to
245Mbps

Order online and get a $200 prepaid Mastercard when you switch to T-Mobile Home Internet.

2. Mediacom
88% available in Charleston
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps

Limited time offer: $100 credit on all internet packages. See terms for more info.

3. Hughesnet
99% available in Charleston
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(417)ā—Š

New customers get $25 off per month their first year. Terms apply.

4. Viasat
86% available in Charleston
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
5. Frontier
28% available in Charleston
Frontier
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
Speeds may vary
Link not provided

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6. Shawnee Communications
86% available in Charleston
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
7. King Street Wireless
99% available in Charleston
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
1Mbps
8. Shelby Electric Cooperative
99% available in Charleston
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
15Mbps
9. Consolidated Communications
99% available in Charleston
Connection:
DSL, Fiber & Other Copper Wireline
Download speeds up to
50Mbps
1. Mediacom
88% available in Charleston
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps

Limited time offer: $100 credit on all internet packages. See terms for more info.

2. Hughesnet
99% available in Charleston
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(417)ā—Š

New customers get $25 off per month their first year. Terms apply.

3. Viasat
86% available in Charleston
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
4. Frontier
24% available in Charleston
Frontier
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
Speeds may vary
Link not provided

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5. Ooma
50% available in Charleston
Ooma
Connection:
Wireless LTE
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
Link not provided
6. Shawnee Communications
86% available in Charleston
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
7. Shelby Electric Cooperative
99% available in Charleston
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
15Mbps
8. Consolidated Communications
99% available in Charleston
Connection:
DSL, Fiber & Other Copper Wireline
Download speeds up to
50Mbps
1. Mint
Available in Charleston
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š
2. Visible
Available in Charleston
Connection:
Mobile
Visible
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š
3. Verizon Wireless
99% available in Charleston
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š
4. AT&T Wireless
99% available in Charleston
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
5G Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š

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100ā€“500 Mbps

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Internet in Charleston

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Charleston area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Average starting price
$77.57/mo

Average speed
106.9 Mbps

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Charleston Residential Internet Coverage

Just a stone's throw from the eastern border of Illinois sits the town of Charleston, a small community that's fairly close to the Coles County Memorial Airport. Whether you own a business or live in this region, you could get reliable and affordable service from the Internet service providers listed on this page.

If DSL is a good fit for your home or business, there are a few companies to explore. A popular choice for many in this region is Frontier. The Frontier network reaches most of Charleston, and its network stretches to include many other Illinois communities. Download speeds vary, so it's important to consider your speed needs and the amount of devices you plan to connect.

Another DSL option in Charleston is local provider Consolidated Communications. Through this company, enjoy download speeds that are comparable to Frontier options and widespread service throughout the town of Charleston. In addition to its DSL network, this company also has an established fiber optic network.

Those who live in Charleston can also get service through Mediacom, a massive cable provider.

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Data based on internet speed tests performed in Charleston

Average download speed
106.9 Mbps

Average upload speed
95.97 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
20.69 ms

Average jitter
41.69 ms

 

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Internet Provider Availability Map

Learn more about T-Mobile Home Internet

Learn more about Mediacom

Learn more about Hughesnet

Learn more about Viasat

Learn more about Frontier

Learn more about Shawnee Communications

Learn more about King Street Wireless

Learn more about Shelby Electric Cooperative

Learn more about Consolidated Communications

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Summary of Charleston internet providers

Provider Type Download speeds up to User rating Order online
T-Mobile Home Internet 5G Home 245 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet
Mediacom Cable 1000 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Mediacom
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Hughesnet
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Viasat
Frontier DSL N/A 3.5/5
Shawnee Communications Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps N/A View Plans for Shawnee Communications
King Street Wireless Fixed Wireless 1 Mbps N/A View Plans for King Street Wireless
Shelby Electric Cooperative Fixed Wireless 15 Mbps N/A View Plans for Shelby Electric Cooperative
Consolidated Communications DSL, Fiber & Other Copper Wireline 50 Mbps 2.5/5 View Plans for Consolidated Communications

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

Customer reviews of internet providers in Charleston

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