In Chester there are 4 residential internet providers covering 99.97% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 483 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
4 Internet Service Providers in Chester
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Chester are not shown.
Chester Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Chester is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.97% of Chester. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is TruVista. Call one of the companies with service in Chester above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Chester.
How fast are internet speeds in Chester?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Chester.
Internet Speed Key
The average Chester home can get up to 483 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 11.54% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1.5 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Chester.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Chester, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Chester?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Chester you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 11.54% of Chester homes.
- Cable is fastest for 73.34% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 14.57%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Chester homes.
Internet Market Health in Chester
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Chester internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Chester based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.4 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.4 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.0 (healthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Chester internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Chester homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, cable, fixed wireless, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Chester internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 4 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Chester needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Chester, along with details on where in Chester and at what speeds.
TruVista DSL in Chester, SC
TruVista DSL coverage
About 98.92%, or 16,328 people, have TruVista DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Chester area. TruVista is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Chester.
TruVista DSL download speeds
TruVista is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chester. Versus other DSL providers in the area, TruVista DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Chester. The fastest plan anyone in Chester can order from TruVista goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.5 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Chester customers is up to 53 Mbps.
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- 39.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 18.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 39.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.5 Mbps
TruVista DSL upload speeds
In Chester download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for TruVista DSL. Compared to other ISPs, TruVista is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Chester DSL providers. TruVista offers 5 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Chester is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.38 Mbps. On average, TruVista customers can get speeds up to 5.3 Mbps.
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- 39.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 18.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 40.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 0.4 Mbps
TruVista Cable in Chester, SC
TruVista cable coverage
About 79.78%, or 13,168 people, have TruVista cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Chester area. TruVista is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Chester.
TruVista cable download speeds
TruVista is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chester. Versus other cable providers in the area, TruVista cable is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Chester. The fastest plan anyone in Chester can order from TruVista goes up to 500 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Chester customers is up to 486 Mbps.
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- 95.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 3.9% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
TruVista cable upload speeds
In Chester download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for TruVista cable. Compared to other ISPs, TruVista is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Chester cable providers. TruVista offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Chester is up to 50 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, TruVista customers can get speeds up to 49 Mbps.
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- 95.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 3.9% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
TruVista Fiber in Chester, SC
TruVista fiber coverage
About 11.54%, or 1,905 people, have TruVista fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, northeast, northwest, south, southwest, and north Chester area. TruVista is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Chester.
TruVista fiber download speeds
TruVista is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chester. Versus other fiber providers in the area, TruVista fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Chester. The fastest plan anyone in Chester can order from TruVista goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Chester customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
TruVista fiber upload speeds
In Chester download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for TruVista fiber. Compared to other ISPs, TruVista is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Chester fiber providers. TruVista offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Chester is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Chester, SC
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 50.51%, or 8,338 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, south, southwest, east, west, northeast, north, and southeast Chester area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Chester.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chester. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Chester. The fastest plan anyone in Chester can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Chester customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Chester download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Chester fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Chester is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Chester Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Chester or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Chester compare to the rest of South Carolina?
Internet speeds in Chester are slower versus the average speeds in South Carolina: 862 Mbps in South Carolina versus 483 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in South Carolina is 98.82% versus 99.97% in Chester.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Chester are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Mckeown, SC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Gayle Mill, SC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lewis, SC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Orrs, SC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lowrys, SC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Baton Rouge, SC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cornwell, SC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Knox, SC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rodman, SC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Smith, SC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- South River, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Welby, CO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ellington, CT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hewitt, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Barrington, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Greenwood Village, CO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hermitage, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- St. Helens, OR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Richland, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Aztec, NM: less internet coverage, faster speeds