Internet Providers in Charleston, IL

Over 329 people in Charleston found the best Internet Provider in the last 30 days.

#1

EarthLink Fiber

45% availability
EarthLink Fiber logo

Connection Types:

Fiber
Speed up to:

5 Gbps

User Review:

(2728)

<strong>100% Fiber. All the way to your door. $24.95/mo</strong>

#2

Viasat

97.25% availability
Viasat logo

Connection Types:

Satellite and Phone
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2975)

#3

Frontier

Frontier logo

Connection Types:

DSL, Copper and Phone
Speed up to:

Fastest Available

User Review:

(2641)

For new residential Frontier Internet customers. Requires Auto Pay or $10/mo fee applies. Printed bill available for $2.99/mo. Fee does not apply to NY, PA and select customers. Max speeds if indicated, and optimal performance, are wired. Service capabilities subject to location. Wi-Fi, actual & average speeds or performance vary. Performance details: frontier.com/internetdisclosures. Expert installation ($85) and other applicable charges, additional services and taxes are extra & subject to change during & after the promo period. A $50 equipment restocking fee per household applies when Internet is disconnected. A fee up to $150 per device also applies if equipment is not returned. Service subject to availability. Cannot be combined with other offers. Other restrictions, Frontier policies and service terms apply.

Save $10/mo with auto-pay. Get no data caps, no annual commitment, free installation, and a Wi-Fi router included.

#4

Mediacom

74.64% availability

Connection Types:

Cable, Television and Phone
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2679)

Mediacom has a variety of internet plans that can accommodate the needs of each household member and any household.

#5

HughesNet

99.55% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite and Phone
Speed up to:

100 Mbps

User Review:

(2869)

*24-month commitment and early service termination fees apply. Monthly Fee reflects the applied $5 savings for ACH enrollment. Offer may vary by geographic area.

Unlimited Data – With no hard data limits, if you use the data in your plan, speeds will reduce.

#6

Starlink

97% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite
Speed up to:

400 Mbps

User Review:

(2978)

Fast Satellite Internet available almost anywhere on Earth.

Television Only Providers in Charleston, IL

#1DIRECTV

DIRECTV

DIRECTV offers two ways to watch — satellite service or streaming over high-speed internet — starting at $89.99/mo. with a 2-year price guarantee. Call for package pricing, channel counts, and the premium channels included for your first 3 months.

DIRECTV provides Television in Charleston, IL

  • Entertainment package: 90+ channels streaming or 175+ via satellite, locals included
  • Two ways to watch: satellite service, or streaming over the internet
  • HBO Max, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, STARZ®, and Cinemax® included free for 3 months
  • On Demand shows and movies, plus unlimited cloud DVR storage on streaming plans
  • Professional installation with satellite, or plug-in self-setup with streaming
DIRECTV television pricing starting at:
$59.99

#2Dish Network

Dish Network

DISH Network is ranked #1 in customer satisfaction by J.D. Power

Dish Network provides Television in Charleston, IL

  • DISH is ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power for the third year in a row.
  • 2-Year TV Price Guarantee.
  • Free Google Voice Remote and Smart DVR Included.
  • Record up to 16 shows at once.
  • 80,000 On Demand Titles.
  • FREE Standard Professional Installation from a trusted, local expert.
Dish Network television pricing starting at:
$64.99

#1

Best Provider Overall

EarthLink Fiber

Best Provider for Gaming

EarthLink Fiber

Best Provider for Streaming

EarthLink Fiber

Best Provider for Availability

HughesNet

Charleston, IL - Internet Connection and Coverage Map

Charleston, IL has a total of 18 internet providers including  4 Fiber providers, 3 Cable providers, 3 DSL providers, 6 Fixed Wireless providers and 3 Satellite providers.


Bordered by the university and a tight downtown square, Charleston's core feels denser than the surrounding farm-laced neighborhoods. The compact downtown and the surrounding suburban spread steer where ISPs put fiber and where they stick with existing coax or phone lines. Fiber service is concentrated on and around the Eastern Illinois University campus and downtown corridors, while neighborhoods out toward the west and the postwar subdivisions remain primarily served by cable and DSL. So students and small businesses near campus get stronger uploads and newer installs, while households a few streets away often see good downloads but weaker uploads and sometimes rely on satellite or fixed wireless at the town's edge.

Compare Charleston, IL Internet Providers Ranked by Fastest Speed


Use the below tables to compare high-speed internet service providers with internet speeds as well as data caps in Charleston, Illinois

Your Best Internet Service Option By Usage

Fastest Internet Speeds in Charleston, Illinois

Internet Provider Types in Charleston, Illinois

  • Fiber - 1.8%
  • Cable - 74.64%
  • DSL - 72.72%
  • Fixed Wireless - 99.54%
  • Satellite - 100%

Widest Coverage Providers in Charleston, Illinois

Below is a list of the Fiber Internet options in Charleston, Illinois with up to Gigabit connections. Search Fiber-optic internet plans and internet packages.

  1. EarthLink Fiber - 5 Gbps - Fiber
  2. Fidium (Consolidated Communications) - 100 Mbps - Fiber, Cable, DSL, Copper and Fixed Wireless
  3. Cyberonic - 11 Mbps - Fiber, Cable, DSL, Copper and Fixed Wireless

Here are the internet providers that have the best availability in Charleston, Illinois, ranked by quality of service and fast speeds.

  1. EarthLink Fiber - 5 Gbps - Fiber
  2. HughesNet - 100 Mbps - Satellite and Phone
  3. Viasat - 150 Mbps - Satellite and Phone
  4. Starlink - 400 Mbps - Satellite
  5. Mediacom - 150 Mbps - Cable, Television and Phone
  6. Frontier - Fastest Available - DSL, Copper and Phone

Frequently Asked Questions about Charleston, IL

Which provider offers the best internet service in Charleston, IL?

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in Charleston, IL, with download speeds up to 5 Gbps and pricing starting at $39.95.

How many internet providers provide service in Charleston, IL?

There are currently 6 providers that offer internet service in Charleston, IL.

What providers offer internet service in Charleston, IL.

HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink, Mediacom, EarthLink Fiber and Frontier offer internet service in Charleston, IL.

What is the cheapest internet provider in Charleston, IL?

EarthLink Fiber is the cheapest internet provider in Charleston, IL, with pricing starting at $39.95.

What provider has the fastest speeds in Charleston, IL?

EarthLink Fiber is the fastest internet provider in Charleston, IL, with maximum speeds reaching 5 Gbps.

Compare Internet Providers in Charleston, Illinois by Coverage Area

ProviderMax DownloadMax UploadInternet ConnectionCoverage
1.HughesNet logoHughesNetView Plans100 Mbps5 MbpsSatellite and Phone99.55%
2.King Street Wireless logoKing Street Wireless1 Mbps~Fixed Wireless99.54%
3.Viasat logoViasatView Plans150 Mbps3 MbpsSatellite and Phone97.25%
4.Starlink logoStarlink400 Mbps44 MbpsSatellite97.00%
5.Mediacom logoMediacomView Plans150 Mbps20 MbpsCable, Television and Phone74.64%
6.Fidium (Consolidated Communications) logoFidium (Consolidated Communications)100 Mbps10 MbpsFiber, Cable, DSL, Copper and Fixed Wireless72.72%
7.One-Eleven Internet Services logoOne-Eleven Internet Services6 Mbps6 MbpsFixed Wireless60.81%
8.EarthLink Fiber logoEarthLink FiberView Plans5 Gbps1 GbpsFiber45.00%
9.Wisper ISP logoWisper ISP20 Mbps4 MbpsFixed Wireless0.84%
10.Frontier logoFrontierView Plans~~DSL, Copper and Phone~
11.Cyberonic logoCyberonic11 Mbps11 MbpsFiber, Cable, DSL, Copper and Fixed Wireless~
12.T-Mobile 5G Home Internet logoT-Mobile 5G Home Internet~~Fixed Wireless, Mobile and 5G Home Internet~

Free wireless internet access points in Charleston, IL

Charleston Carnegie Public Library
712 Sixth Street
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 345-4913