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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 27, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.06%
2 providers - 92.73%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in the 23836 ZIP code is comparable to the rest of Virginia - 97%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 23836 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 97% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 95% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 15% of those living in the 23836 ZIP code.
There are four internet providers serving the 23836 area, and 92.73% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among four internet providers in 23836, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 940 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| HughesNet | 6 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Satellite |
| Verizon | 16 Mbps | 4 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| Xfinity | 111 Mbps | 13 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Chester.
The largest internet providers serving the 23836 ZIP code are Verizon and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all in the 23836 ZIP code, covering 95% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from Verizon, which covers 15% of the area. Chester’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 96% of residents in the 23836 ZIP code.
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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 27, 2022.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in the 23836 ZIP code, covering 95% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon 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 Verizon start at $39.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Chester, $44.99.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 15 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in 23836 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Chester's providers, 79 Mbps.
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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 27, 2022.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 23836 ZIP code, covering 15% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Verizon is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 23836 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $39.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Chester, $44.99.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 880 Mbps in 23836 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 15% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Chester's providers, 79 Mbps.
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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 27, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in the 23836 ZIP code, covering 96% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 23836 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Chester, $44.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Chester, $2.14.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 200 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in 23836 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Chester's providers, 79 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 23836 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 23836 and the greater Chester area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Chester at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Chester at $50/mo. for speeds up to 12 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 23836 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Verizon is the fastest internet provider in the 23836 ZIP code with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 15% of households in 23836. The next fastest internet provider in the 23836 ZIP code is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 200 Mbps to 96% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 23836 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Chester, $44.99.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 23836 ZIP code, covering 15% of the city.
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.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
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.
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