Shop the best Charleston internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, DSL and fiber-optic providers in your area.
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| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
Consolidated Communications  | $35.00 | 50 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 96% |
| Consolidated Communications | $35.00 | 50 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.678% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| King Street Wireless | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.65%
2 providers - 94.36%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Charleston is comparable to the rest of Illinois - 95%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Charleston area will have access to cable, which covers 96% of Charleston residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 83% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 1.680% of those living in Charleston.
There are five internet providers serving the Charleston area, and 94.36% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Charleston's five internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 2,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Mediacom | 149 Mbps | 42 Mbps | Cable |
| Viasat | 19 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
| Consolidated Communications | 81 Mbps | 54 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Charleston.
The largest internet providers in Charleston are Mediacom, Consolidated Communications, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to Charleston.
Cable internet from Mediacom is available to nearly all Charleston residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Consolidated Communications, which covers 96% of the area. Charleston’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Charleston residents.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Mediacom offers broadband to nearly all households in Charleston covering 98% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Charleston residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Mediacom start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Charleston, $47.49.
Mediacom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Charleston, $0.80.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Mediacom offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in Charleston. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Charleston's providers, 309 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Consolidated Communications offers broadband to nearly all households in Charleston covering 96% of the area.
DSL internet from Consolidated Communications uses telephone lines in Charleston to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for Consolidated Communications start at $35/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Charleston, $47.49.
Consolidated Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.70 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Charleston, $0.80.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Consolidated Communications offers download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Charleston. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Charleston's providers, 309 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Charleston covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Charleston where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Charleston, $47.49.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Charleston, $0.80.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Charleston. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Charleston's providers, 309 Mbps.
Consolidated Communications is the fastest internet provider in Charleston with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 96% of households in Charleston. The next fastest internet provider in Charleston is Consolidated Communications, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 1.678% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Charleston with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Charleston, $47.49.
Consolidated Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Charleston, covering 1.678% of the city.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
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