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Chester, MD internet providers

Provider
Verizon $49.99 300 - 940 MbpsDSL100%
Atlantic Broadband $19.99 100 - 1,000 MbpsCable98%
Fusion Cloud Services - -DSL5.325%
HughesNet $64.99 25 - 25 MbpsSatellite100%
Viasat $69.99 12 - 150 MbpsSatellite100%

*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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Chester internet service at a glance

  • Fastest advertised download speeds

    1000 Mbps

    Provider: Atlantic Broadband

    Source: FCC

  • Broadband availability

    4216

    people have access to broadband internet of any type

    1 provider - 99.90%

    2 providers - 98.23%

    3 providers - 5.32%

    4+ providers - 0%

    Source: FCC

  • Most available internet technology

    Cable - 98%

    DSL - 100%

    Fiber - 0.000%

    Source: FCC

At 100%, broadband coverage in Chester is comparable to the rest of Maryland - 97%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.

The vast majority of those living in the Chester area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Chester residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Chester, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.

There are six internet providers serving the Chester area, and 98.23% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Chester's six internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.

Results from real users

Average internet speeds in Chester

ProviderDownload speedUpload speedInternet type
Atlantic Broadband 145 Mbps 21 Mbps Cable
Verizon 37 Mbps 6 Mbps DSL

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Chester.

Compare Chester internet speeds to the national average

  • Download Speeds

    Chester – 139 Mbps

    MD – 163 Mbps

    U.S. – 123 Mbps

  • Upload Speeds

    Chester – 23 Mbps

    MD – 75 Mbps

    U.S. – 44 Mbps

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Chester.

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The largest internet providers in Chester are Verizon, Atlantic Broadband, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Chester.

DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Chester residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Atlantic Broadband, which covers 98% of the area. Chester’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Chester residents.

Verizon DSL internet

Provider
Verizon
Starting price*
$49.99/mo.
Max download speed

940 Mbps

Max upload speed

1 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*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 Verizon offers broadband to all households in Chester covering 100% of the area.

DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Chester 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 Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Chester, $55.99.

Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Chester, $0.63.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Chester. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Chester's providers, 39 Mbps.

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Atlantic Broadband cable internet

Provider

Atlantic Broadband

Starting price*
$19.99/mo.
Max download speed

1,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

10 Mbps

Average availability

98%

*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 Atlantic Broadband offers broadband to nearly all households in Chester covering 98% of the area.

Atlantic Broadband’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Chester residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.

Internet prices for Atlantic Broadband start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Chester, $55.99.

Atlantic Broadband 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 Chester, $0.63.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Atlantic Broadband offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Chester. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Chester's providers, 39 Mbps.

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HughesNet satellite internet

Provider
HughesNet
Starting price*
$64.99/mo.
Max download speed

25 Mbps

Max upload speed

3 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*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 Chester covering 100% of the area.

HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Chester 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Chester, $55.99.

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 Chester, $0.63.

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 Chester. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Chester's providers, 39 Mbps.

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Internet provider frequently asked questions

Atlantic Broadband is the fastest internet provider in Chester with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Chester. The next fastest internet provider in Chester is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 100% of the area.

Atlantic Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Chester with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Chester, $55.99.

If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.

According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.

Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.

Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.

*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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