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Internet providers in Charleston, IL

Frontier
28% available in Charleston
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
Speeds may vary

User Rating (1280)◊
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Mediacom
99% available in Charleston
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps

User Rating (282)◊
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Limited time offer: $100 credit on all internet packages. See terms for more info.

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

User Rating(422)◊
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Free Professional Installation. Save $25/month for 12 months! Offer may vary by geographic area. Terms apply.

Shelby Electric Cooperative
99% available in Charleston
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
15Mbps

User Rating (0)◊
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Consolidated Communications
99% available in Charleston
Connection:
DSL, Fiber & Other Copper Wireline
Download speeds up to
50Mbps

User Rating (61)◊
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King Street Wireless
99% available in Charleston
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
1Mbps

User Rating (0)◊
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Shawnee Communications
86% available in Charleston
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating (0)◊
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Frontier
24% available in Charleston
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
Speeds may vary

User Rating (1280)◊
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833-401-1128
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Mediacom
99% available in Charleston
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps

User Rating (282)◊
Call Now
855-971-6692
or View Plans for Mediacom

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

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

User Rating(422)◊
Call Now
833-401-4490
or View Plans for Hughesnet

Free Professional Installation. Save $25/month for 12 months! Offer may vary by geographic area. Terms apply.

Shelby Electric Cooperative
99% available in Charleston
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
15Mbps

User Rating (0)◊
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Consolidated Communications
99% available in Charleston
Connection:
DSL, Fiber & Other Copper Wireline
Download speeds up to
50Mbps

User Rating (61)◊
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Shawnee Communications
86% available in Charleston
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating (0)◊
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Ooma
50% available in Charleston
Ooma
Connection:
Wireless LTE
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating (6)◊
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Mint
Available in Charleston
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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Available in Charleston
Connection:
Mobile
Visible
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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AT&T Wireless
99% available in Charleston
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
5G Speeds may vary

User Rating◊
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Verizon Wireless
99% available in Charleston
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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0–5 Mbps

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5–40 Mbps

Works for:

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40–100 Mbps

Works for:

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  • Multiplayer online gaming
  • Downloading large files

100–500 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video in UHD on multiple screens
  • Downloading files quickly
  • Gaming online for multiple players

500–1,000+ Mbps

Works for:

  • Doing a lot of almost anything

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
$96.9/mo

Average speed
217 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
216.97 Mbps

Average upload speed
170.37 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
17.84 ms

Average jitter
8.57 ms

 

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Summary of Charleston internet providers

Provider Type Download speeds up to User rating Order online
Frontier DSL N/A 3.5/5 View Plans for Frontier
Mediacom Cable 1000 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Mediacom
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Hughesnet
Shelby Electric Cooperative Fixed Wireless 15 Mbps N/A
Consolidated Communications DSL, Fiber & Other Copper Wireline 50 Mbps 2.0/5 View Plans for Consolidated Communications
King Street Wireless Fixed Wireless 1 Mbps N/A
Shawnee Communications Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps N/A View Plans for Shawnee 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.

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