Internet providers in Charleston, IL

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.

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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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
T-Mobile Home Internet	5G Home	245 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet
Frontier	DSL	N/A	3.5/5	View Plans for Frontier
Mediacom	Cable	1000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Mediacom CTAM Plans
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