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The 10 BEST Internet Providers Charleston, IL (for 2024)

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#1 Best Choice
100% Coverage
Customer Rating: 3.6/5

ViaSat offers internet in Charleston, IL.

Offering Satellite Internet and Phone.

  • Built for rural areas without access to DSL, cable, or fiber lines
  • All that’s need to connect is a clear line of sight to the southern sky
  • Multiple plans with multiple speeds to meet any lifestyle and budget
  • Free standard installation on all new orders

Speeds up to

150 Mbps

Price starting at

$49.99/mo

2
81% Coverage
Customer Rating: 2.5/5

Xtream by Mediacom offers internet in Charleston, IL.

Offering Cable Internet, Television and Phone.

  • Mediacom uses coaxial cable lines with a recent focus on upgrading to fiber
  • Offers internet connections as well as television and home phone service
  • Mediacom offers a range of speeds to its customers
3
100% Coverage
Customer Rating: 4.4/5

HughesNet offers internet in Charleston, IL.

Offering Satellite Internet and Phone.

  • National satellite Internet service provider with A+ BBB Rating
  • Free Installation on Leased Equipment
  • Unlimited Data - No Hard Data Limits

Speeds up to

100 Mbps

Price starting at

$79.99/mo

4
Dish Network logo.
Customer Rating: 4.5/5

Dish Network offers television service in Charleston, IL.

Satellite Television with over 80,000 On Demand titles.

  • DISH is ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power for the third year in a row.
  • 2-Year TV Price Guarantee.
  • Free Google Voice Remote and Smart DVR Included.
  • Record up to 16 shows at once.
  • FREE Standard Professional Installation

Channels up to

290+

Price starting at

$64.99/mo

5
DIRECTV logo.
Customer Rating: 4.5/5

DIRECTV offers television service in Charleston, IL.

Satellite Television with HBO, Showtime, Starz, Cinemax free for first 3 months

  • Best entertainement options for any sports fan over Cable TV, including NFL Sunday Ticket!
  • Includes local channels
  • Free upgrade to Genie HD-DVR
  • Free professional installation in up to 4 rooms

Channels up to

330+

Price starting at

$69.99/mo

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Charleston, IL has a total of 7 providers including 1 Cable providers, 1 DSL providers and 1 Fixed Wireless providers.

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Top Internet Service Providers for Charleston, IL

Best Overall Service Provider in Charleston, IL

ViaSat

Good

Best Customer Service in Charleston, IL

HughesNet

Good

Best Internet Provider for Gaming in Charleston, IL

Xtream by Mediacom

Average

Best Internet Provider for Streaming in Charleston, IL

Xtream by Mediacom

Average


Internet Service Map in Charleston, IL


Internet Service Providers Ranked for Charleston, IL

What are the best internet providers by usage in Charleston, IL?

  1. Xtream by Mediacom - 1 Gbps
  2. ViaSat - 150 Mbps
  3. HughesNet - 100 Mbps

What are the cheapest internet providers in Charleston, IL?

  1. Xtream by Mediacom - Starting at: $40.00
  2. ViaSat - Starting at: $49.99
  3. HughesNet - Starting at: $79.99

What are the best internet providers in Charleston, IL?

  1. Xtream by Mediacom - for Overall Usage
  2. Xtream by Mediacom - for Fastest Speeds
  3. Xtream by Mediacom - for Online Gaming
  4. Xtream by Mediacom - for Streaming
  5. ViaSat - for Availability
  6. HughesNet - for Light Usage

What are the internet providers with the widest coverage in Charleston, IL?

  1. ViaSat - 100.00%
  2. HughesNet - 100.00%
  3. Xtream by Mediacom - 81.13%

What are the highest rated internet providers in Charleston, IL?

  1. HughesNet -
  2. ViaSat -
  3. Xtream by Mediacom -

What are the internet providers with the fastest download speeds in Charleston, IL?

  1. Xtream by Mediacom - 1 Gbps
  2. ViaSat - 150 Mbps
  3. HughesNet - 100 Mbps

Internet Service Details in Charleston, IL

Charleston, IL has limited options for internet providers for it's residents. There are only 5 internet service providers that cover the majority of locations in the area. The surrounding areas of Mattoon, Lerna, Westfield, Ashmore and Humboldt may provide better options.

InternetAdvisor recommends ViaSat for your internet needs in Charleston, IL. With a customer service rating of 4 out of 5 stars and maximum download speeds of 150 Mbps, ViaSat provides the best internet service in Charleston, IL. There are 4 additional options in the area if ViaSat does not meet your needs. One of the largest providers in Charleston, IL is Xtream by Mediacom, which provides Cable Internet, Television and Phone service. Coverage is available for 81% of Charleston, IL. Xtream by Mediacom offers the fastest download speed of 1 Gbps with 81.13% coverage of Charleston, IL.

Cable internet offers outstanding speeds and reliability in Charleston, IL, since 1 internet provider offers service here. We recommend cable internet when available to your home address.

Although Charleston, IL provides excellent satellite internet coverage from ViaSat or HughesNet, we do not recommend satellite internet in areas where cable or fiber internet are so readily available.

Summary of Internet Providers in Charleston, IL

All Internet Providers in Charleston, IL

 ProviderTypeCoverageMax SpeedAvg Speed 
Xtream by MediacomCable, Television and Phone 81.13%1 Gbps792 Mbps
ViaSatSatellite and Phone 100.00%150 Mbps20 Mbps
HughesNetSatellite and Phone 100.00%100 Mbps50 Mbps
Consolidated CommunicationsDSL 77.60%40 Mbps19 Mbps
Shawnee CommunicationsFixed Wireless 4.18%6 Mbps6 Mbps
Data provided by various data sources including the FCC. For more information please view our sources page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Charleston, IL

Frequently Asked Questions for Internet in Charleston, IL

Which provider offers the best internet service in Charleston, IL?

ViaSat is the best internet provider in Charleston, IL, with download speeds up to 150 Mbps and pricing starting at $49.99.

How many internet providers provide service in Charleston, IL?

There are currently 3 providers that offer internet service in Charleston, IL.

What providers offer internet service in Charleston, IL.

ViaSat, Xtream by Mediacom and HughesNet offer internet service in Charleston, IL.

What is the cheapest internet provider in Charleston, IL?

Xtream by Mediacom is the cheapest internet provider in Charleston, IL, with pricing starting at $40.00.

What provider has the fastest speeds in Charleston, IL?

Xtream by Mediacom is the faster internet provider in Charleston, IL, with maximum speeds reaching 1 Gbps and average speeds of 792 Mbps.


Free wireless internet access points in Charleston, IL

Charleston Carnegie Public Library

712 Sixth Street

Charleston, Illinois 61920

(217) 345-4913

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