Best Internet Providers in Chester, VA
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Chester, VA
Chester has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Chester.
Ranks compare Chester with the 1,383 US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Chester, VA at a Glance
Chester Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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Cable
EarthLink
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Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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Fiber
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T-Mobile Home Internet
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Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Chester ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Chester, VA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Chester based on 183 Virginia customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Chester?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
How Chester Compares to Places Its Size
Chester's report card score is in the bottom 14% and its connectivity index is in the top 26%.
| Measure | Chester | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | Chesterfield County | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 80.2% | bottom 47% | 88.6% | 79.0% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,512 Mbps | bottom 10% | 1,538 Mbps | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.4 | bottom 12% | 5.9 | 5.7 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 46% | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 17% | top 34% | 20% | 18% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 13% | 98% | 96% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 96% | top 13% | 96% | 92% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 84% | top 28% | 86% | 77% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 88% | top 29% | 89% | 83% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $99,000 | top 44% | $112,420 | $109,990 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | top 33% | 17% | 16% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 80.2% of homes in Chester, against 88.6% across Chesterfield County and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Chester are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 17% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $99,000 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Chester
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Chester?
EarthLink Fiber in Chester, VA
Availability:
80.1%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 80.1% of Chester homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Chester, VA
Availability:
80.1%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 80.1% of Chester homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Chester?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Chester, VA
Availability:
97.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
79 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.4% of Chester homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 79 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Chester, VA
Availability:
76.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
194 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.5% of Chester homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 194 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Chester, VA
Availability:
48.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 48.9% of Chester homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 41 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 6.7 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Chester, VA
Availability:
48.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 48.9% of Chester homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 6.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Chester?
XFINITY Cable in Chester, VA
Availability:
97.4%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,535 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 97.4% of Chester homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,535 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 2,000, with an average of 162 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Chester?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Chester, VA.
Internet in Chester by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Chester has 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Chester
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Chester
How Chester Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Chester that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, Meadowbrook has the most homes with fiber (97.9%) and Kenwood the fewest (0.0%); Chester has 80.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester (this page) | 48,668 | 80.2% | 1,512 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 82/100 |
| Colonial Heights | 27,271 | 14.8% | 1,590 Mbps | 4.4 | C- | 65/100 |
| Meadowbrook | 20,880 | 97.9% | 1,561 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 83/100 |
| Bellwood | 7,678 | 84.3% | 1,469 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 55/100 |
| Bensley | 5,989 | 91.3% | 1,742 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 57/100 |
| Enon | 4,075 | 82.2% | 1,840 Mbps | 6.2 | B- | 70/100 |
| Kenwood | 2,113 | 0.0% | 552 Mbps | 3.4 | D- | 36/100 |
| Deerfield Estates | 733 | 100.0% | 1,932 Mbps | 7 | A- | 68/100 |
| Varina | 344 | 0.0% | 1,200 Mbps | 5 | D+ | 46/100 |
| Matoaca | 333 | 0.0% | 1,911 Mbps | 4.1 | D+ | 72/100 |
| Highland Park | 71 | 73.2% | 984 Mbps | 4.7 | C | 79/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Chester?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, XFINITY from Comcast should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Chester
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 980 |
| EarthLink | 980 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Chester Internet Providers
Based on 183 reviews from Virginia internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Chester residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Virginia, with 3.90 out of 5 stars and 97.4% coverage in Chester.
At a national level, based on 4603 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Chester Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Chester, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Chester Overall | Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |  (0) |  (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (3) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Chester
Based on data reported by Chester ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Chester. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,535 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Chester Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (3) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Chester?
Of the providers in Chester, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Chester where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Virginia or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 3.90 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.67 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Chester, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Chester
| ISP / Tech Type | Chester Affordability | Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (3) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Virginia
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Zitel Fiber
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Swiftcurrent Connect Fiber
October 20, 2026 Fast
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Brightspeed
August 24, 2026 Streaming tv is great and security cameras are great but having issues with gaming (Lots of lag)
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Chester?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Chester is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Chester is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Chester, available to 97.4% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.