In Chester there are 7 residential internet providers covering 96.28% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 393 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.
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7 Internet Service Providers in Chester
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
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.
Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 96.28% of Chester. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Blackfoot. Now you can call companies in Chester with more confidence that they might be available.
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 393 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 22.52% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 3.31% of homes can only purchase plans up to 40 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Chester.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Chester, and slower in the west 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, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 22.52% of Chester homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 73.76%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.72% 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: 4.8 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.2 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.7 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Chester internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Chester homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, 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 1 and 6 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 is doing better than most.
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.
Blackfoot Communications DSL in Chester, ID
Blackfoot DSL coverage
About 96.07%, or 465 people, have Blackfoot DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Chester area. Blackfoot is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Chester.
Blackfoot Communications DSL download speeds
Blackfoot is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chester. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Blackfoot DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Chester. The fastest plan anyone in Chester can order from Blackfoot goes up to 40 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Chester customers is up to 35 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 84.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 15.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Blackfoot Communications DSL upload speeds
In Chester download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Blackfoot DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Blackfoot is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Chester DSL providers. Blackfoot offers 2 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 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Blackfoot customers can get speeds up to 4.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 84.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 15.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Blackfoot Communications Fiber in Chester, ID
Blackfoot fiber coverage
About 22.52%, or 109 people, have Blackfoot fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south and central Chester area. Blackfoot is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Chester.
Blackfoot Communications fiber download speeds
Blackfoot is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chester. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Blackfoot fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Chester. The fastest plan anyone in Chester can order from Blackfoot goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Chester customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Blackfoot Communications fiber upload speeds
In Chester download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Blackfoot fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Blackfoot is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Chester fiber providers. Blackfoot offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Chester is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Fybercom Fixed Wireless in Chester, ID
Fybercom fixed wireless coverage
About 96.28%, or 466 people, have Fybercom fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Chester area. Fybercom is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Chester.
Fybercom fixed wireless download speeds
Fybercom is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chester. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Fybercom fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Chester. The fastest plan anyone in Chester can order from Fybercom goes up to 120 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 40 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Chester customers is up to 52 Mbps.
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- 14.4% up to 120.0 Mbps
- 85.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
Fybercom fixed wireless upload speeds
In Chester download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Fybercom fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Fybercom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Chester fixed wireless providers. Fybercom 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Fybercom customers can get speeds up to 18 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 75.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 4.9% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 19.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Anthem Broadband Fixed Wireless in Chester, ID
Anthem Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 91.53%, or 443 people, have Anthem Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Chester area. Anthem Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Chester.
Anthem Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Anthem Broadband is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chester. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Anthem Broadband fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Chester. The fastest plan anyone in Chester can order from Anthem Broadband goes up to 500 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Chester customers is up to 180 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 21.9% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 3.8% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 48.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 23.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
Anthem Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Chester download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Anthem Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Anthem Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Chester fixed wireless providers. Anthem Broadband 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 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Anthem Broadband customers can get speeds up to 38 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 21.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 3.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 48.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 23.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Chester, ID
Rise Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 80.17%, or 388 people, have Rise Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, central, southeast, north, west, east, and northeast Chester area. Rise Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Chester.
Rise Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Rise Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chester. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rise Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Chester. The fastest plan anyone in Chester can order from Rise Broadband goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Chester customers is up to 39 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 6.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 37.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 55.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Chester download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Rise Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Rise Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Chester fixed wireless providers. Rise Broadband 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Rise Broadband customers can get speeds up to 7.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 6.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 37.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 55.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Chester, ID
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 79.13%, or 383 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire 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 much of Chester.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest 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 slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Chester. The fastest plan anyone in Chester can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Chester customers is up to 33 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 10.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 89.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Chester download speeds tend to be faster than 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 slowest compared to other Chester fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 4.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 10.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 89.3% 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 Idaho?
Internet speeds in Chester are slower versus the average speeds in Idaho: 2,514 Mbps in Idaho versus 393 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Idaho is 98.92% versus 96.28% 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
- Twin Groves, ID: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ashton, ID: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Marysville, ID: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- St. Anthony, ID: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Newdale, ID: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wilford, ID: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Teton, ID: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Parker, ID: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Drummond, ID: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Heman, ID: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Windsor, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Scotts Crossroad, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Collins, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Coeymans Hollow, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cobalt, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clinton Falls, IN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clawson, UT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clallam Bay, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chipps, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chinook, WA: less internet coverage, faster speeds