In Chester there are 5 residential internet providers covering 99.90% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 169 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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5 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 99.90% 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 Triangle. 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 169 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 7.86% 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 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Chester.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central 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, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.31% 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 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: 2.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.0 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.9 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Chester internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 3 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Chester homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber and fixed wireless, 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 2 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 badly 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.
Triangle Communications Fiber in Chester, MT
Triangle fiber coverage
About 96.46%, or 982 people, have Triangle fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Chester area. Triangle is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Chester.
Triangle Communications fiber download speeds
Triangle is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chester. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Triangle fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Chester. The fastest plan anyone in Chester can order from Triangle goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Chester customers is up to 173 Mbps.
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- 8.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 91.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
Triangle Communications fiber upload speeds
In Chester download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Triangle fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Triangle is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Chester fiber providers. Triangle 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 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Triangle customers can get speeds up to 100 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 8.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 91.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
Northern Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Chester, MT
Northern Telephone Cooperative fiber coverage
About 3.44%, or 35 people, have Northern Telephone Cooperative fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest Chester area. Northern Telephone Cooperative is one of the smallest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Chester.
Northern Telephone Cooperative fiber download speeds
Northern Telephone Cooperative is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chester. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Northern Telephone Cooperative fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Chester. The fastest plan anyone in Chester can order from Northern Telephone Cooperative goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Chester customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Northern Telephone Cooperative fiber upload speeds
In Chester download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Northern Telephone Cooperative fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Northern Telephone Cooperative is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Chester fiber providers. Northern Telephone Cooperative offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Chester is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Triangle Communications Fixed Wireless in Chester, MT
Triangle fixed wireless coverage
About 96.56%, or 983 people, have Triangle fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Chester area. Triangle is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Chester.
Triangle Communications fixed wireless download speeds
Triangle is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chester. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Triangle fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Chester. The fastest plan anyone in Chester can order from Triangle goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Chester customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Triangle Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Chester download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Triangle fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Triangle is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Chester fixed wireless providers. Triangle offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Chester is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Chester, MT
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 86.54%, or 881 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, west, north, northwest, northeast, 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 most of Chester.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is 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 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 27 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 2.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 97.3% 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 fastest 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 3.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 2.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 97.3% 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 Montana?
Internet speeds in Chester are slower versus the average speeds in Montana: 1,506 Mbps in Montana versus 169 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Montana is 97.66% versus 99.90% 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
- Lothair, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Joplin, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Inverness, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rudyard, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Whitlash, MT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ledger, MT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hingham, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Galata, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Gildford, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Square Butte, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Jane, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sheldon, MO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Seelyville, IN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Round Lake, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rose Valley, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rochester, VT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rhea, AR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Reynolds, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Red Oak, OK: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Moenave, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds