Compare 10918 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Chester – 150 Mbps
NY – 137 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Chester – 25 Mbps
NY – 66 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Chester.
Internet providers in 10918
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
**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.
Need help?10918 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
8439
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 95.98%
3 providers - 16.69%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 10918 ZIP code is comparable to the rest of New York - 100%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 10918 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 17% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 8.360% of those living in the 10918 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 10918 area, and 95.98% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 10918, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Chester
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Spectrum | 123 Mbps | 14 Mbps | Cable |
| Optimum | 153 Mbps | 22 Mbps | Cable |
| Frontier | 96 Mbps | 71 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Chester.
Top high-speed internet providers in 10918
The largest internet providers serving the 10918 ZIP code are Frontier, Spectrum, and Optimum bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all in the 10918 ZIP code, covering 93% of households. Some will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 17% of the area. Chester’s third most-available internet provider, Optimum, offers cable to around 99% of residents in the 10918 ZIP code.
Frontier DSL internet
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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 Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in the 10918 ZIP code, covering 93% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines 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 Frontier start at $54.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Chester, $55.99.
Spectrum cable internet
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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.
**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
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 10918 ZIP code, covering 17% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 10918 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Chester, $55.99.
Spectrum 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, $0.35.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 10918 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 17% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Chester's providers, 184 Mbps.
Optimum cable internet
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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.
**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
Cable from Optimum offers broadband to all households in the 10918 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 10918 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Optimum start at $40/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Chester, $55.99.
Optimum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.13 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Chester, $0.35.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Optimum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in 10918 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Chester's providers, 184 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 10918 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 10918 and the greater Chester area. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Chester at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Chester at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 10918 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet providers in 10918 frequently asked questions
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in the 10918 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps*. These speeds are available to 17% of households in 10918. The next fastest internet provider in the 10918 ZIP code is Optimum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in the 10918 ZIP with service starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Chester, $55.99.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
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.
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.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
*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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