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Internet providers in St. Charles, MO
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*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 Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?St. Charles internet service at a glance
At 100%, broadband coverage in St. Charles is slightly higher than the rest of Missouri - 90%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the St. Charles area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of St. Charles residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 13% of those living in St. Charles.
There are five internet providers serving the St. Charles area, and 98.43% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among St. Charles's five internet providers, prices start at $30 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in St. Charles
The largest internet providers in St. Charles are AT&T and Spectrum bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to St. Charles.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all St. Charles residents, covering 96% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 13% of the area. St. Charles’s third most-available internet provider, Spectrum, offers cable to around 100% of St. Charles residents.
AT&T DSL internet
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DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in St. Charles covering 96% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in St. Charles 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 AT&T start at $30/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in St. Charles, $48.00.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.30 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in St. Charles, $0.80.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 75 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in St. Charles. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all St. Charles's providers, 248 Mbps.
AT&T fiber-optic internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to a limited number of households in St. Charles covering 13% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from AT&T is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout St. Charles than other internet types.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $40/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in St. Charles, $48.00.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in St. Charles, $0.80.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in St. Charles. These download speeds are available to 13% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all St. Charles's providers, 248 Mbps.
Spectrum cable internet
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Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in St. Charles covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but St. Charles residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in St. Charles, $48.00.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 60 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.75 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in St. Charles, $0.80.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 120 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in St. Charles. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all St. Charles's providers, 248 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you live in the heart of St. Charles, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside St. Charles, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in St. Charles and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in St. Charles at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are about average in St. Charles at $50/mo. for speeds up to 12 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many St. Charles residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of St. Charles may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $59.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to St. Charles cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in St. Charles?
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in St. Charles with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 13% of households in St. Charles. The next fastest internet provider in St. Charles is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 120 Mbps to 100% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in St. Charles?
AT&T offers the cheapest internet in St. Charles with plans starting at $30/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in St. Charles, $48.00.
Is fiber internet available in St. Charles?
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in St. Charles, covering 13% of the city.
Do I need a phone line for broadband?
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
How do I get faster internet?
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
Is cable or DSL better?
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
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