Internet providers in Charleston, IL
Charleston is a city in Illinois with about 17,212 residents and roughly 8,745 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Charleston, IL
Share of residential locations in Charleston where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.
| # | Provider | Technology (varies by address) | Locations covered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LTD Broadband | Fixed wireless | 96% | |
| 2 | Mediacom | Fiber, Cable | 94% | |
| 3 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 93% | Check availability |
| 4 | Fidium Fiber | Fiber, DSL | 87% | |
| 5 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 80% | Check availability |
| 6 | Benton Ridge Telephone | Fixed wireless | 68% | |
| 7 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 23% | |
| 8 | AMG Technology Investment Group | Fixed wireless | 11% |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What to know about internet in Charleston
LTD Broadband reports service to the most residential locations in Charleston, about 96%. 6 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (LTD Broadband, Mediacom, Verizon, Fidium Fiber, AT&T, and Benton Ridge Telephone), so the market looks competitive. LTD Broadband, Benton Ridge Telephone, and T-Mobile Home Internet offer fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in Charleston?
Fiber is widely available: about 75% of locations in Charleston can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 73% of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 99%+ of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Charleston that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Charleston at a glance
About 85% of households in Charleston have a broadband subscription, 4 points below the Illinois average of 89%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023).
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Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Charleston?
Yes, in part. About 75% of residential locations in Charleston can get fiber, 94% can get cable, and about 73% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Charleston?
LTD Broadband reports service to about 96% of residential locations in Charleston, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Charleston?
8 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Charleston, and 6 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in Charleston?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.
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