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Overview of internet satisfaction and availability in Vermont
Vermont has access to both national and regional internet providers. Xfinity and Spectrum are available throughout most of the state, and Vermont Telephone Company and Consolidated Communications have a decent presence in areas too. The capital, Montpelier, is Vermonts most connected city with access to multiple internet providers. South Burlington has access to the nationwide provider Xfinity, so chances are Ben and Jerry's headquarters runs on Xfinity internet.
Internet providers received an average satisfaction rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars from customers in Vermont.
That ranks Vermont 28th nationwide for internet customer satisfaction.
Learn more about our methodologyInternet customer satisfaction in Vermont
3.7/5 average customer satisfaction rating
28th
national ranking for customer satisfaction
$82.78 average price per payment for internet, per household
87.3% of the time, advertised speeds meet household needs
3.7/5 average customer service rating of internet services
3.6/5 average reliability rating of services state-wide
Population:
643,077 people
2.3 average people per household
$62,844 average income per household
47 average age per household
59% of population employed
1% lower than national average
Ranked 36th nationally
26% higher than national average
Ranked 32nd nationally
13% higher than national average
Ranked 33rd nationally
1% lower than national average
Ranked 33rd nationally
Fastest internet providers in Vermont
| Provider | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Availability | Order online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont Telephone Company | 227.84 Mbps | 199.01 Mbps | 52.88% | View Plans for Vermont Telephone Company |
| XFINITY | 217.07 Mbps | 28.47 Mbps | 95.78% | View Plans for Xfinity |
| GoNetspeed | 212.18 Mbps | 110.44 Mbps | 59.44% | View Plans for GoNetspeed |
| TDS Telecom | 200.76 Mbps | 182.05 Mbps | 82.88% | View Plans for TDS Telecom |
| Spectrum | 184.56 Mbps | 15.14 Mbps | 48.04% | View Plans for Spectrum |
Internet by tech type
| Internet tech type | Avg download speed | % of people with access | % availability | Learn more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Home | 234.59 Mbps | 83.63% | 49.22% | See all providers for 5G Home |
| Cable | 1912.85 Mbps | 93.62% | 92.17% | See all providers for Cable |
| DSL | 64.72 Mbps | 48.09% | 89.08% | See all providers for DSL |
| Fiber | 1382.3 Mbps | 82.56% | 73.82% | See all providers for Fiber |
| Fixed Wireless | 15.26 Mbps | 72.84% | 74.59% | See all providers for Fixed Wireless |
| Satellite | 184.11 Mbps | 98.91% | 95.92% | See all providers for Satellite |
Best cities for internet in Vermont
Cities in Vermont with the fastest internet
| City | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Fiber availability | Fastest provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington | 262.01 Mbps | 108.54 Mbps | 87% | |
| Colchester | 250.85 Mbps | 54.23 Mbps | 82% | |
| Rutland | 227.14 Mbps | 52.94 Mbps | 44% | |
| Essex Junction | 224.74 Mbps | 48.39 Mbps | 64% | Burlington Telecom |
| Burlington | 217.19 Mbps | 129.04 Mbps | 100% | |
| South Burlington | 214.11 Mbps | 26.09 Mbps | 89% | XFINITY |
| Brattleboro | 171.91 Mbps | 73.18 Mbps | 63% | XFINITY |
| Milton | 158.69 Mbps | 40.9 Mbps | 66% | XFINITY |
Bennington is the best city in Vermont for internet, shooting to the top of the list thanks to a combination of record-setting average download speeds, wide fiber-optic internet availability, and the presence of a reliable and well-rated internet provider. Colchester and Rutland also earn top rankings, according to our data.
The most connected cities in Vermont
| City | Population | Percent with access to high speed internet | Percent with access to fiber internet | Percent with access to 3+ providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roxbury | 1,038 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Sheffield | 706 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| South Barre | 1,362 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| South Hero | 1,584 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| South Pomfret | 181 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Stockbridge | 772 | 100% | 89% | 100% |
| Websterville | 249 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Roxbury is the most internet-connected city in Vermont. Roxbury makes it to the top of the list due to the high number of its residents who have access not only to high-speed internet, but also to fiber internet specifically. A large number of Roxbury's residents also have access to three or more internet providers—an uncommon number of options compared to the rest of the state. Sheffield and South Barre also make it to the top of our list.
Top cities in Vermont
Burlington
Population: 44,646
Median income: $67,165
229.39 Mbps
avg. download speed
134.02 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
South Burlington
Population: 20,241
Median income: $83,943
214.11 Mbps
avg. download speed
26.09 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Colchester
Population: 17,546
Median income: $84,111
250.85 Mbps
avg. download speed
54.23 Mbps
avg. upload speed
99.95% have access to high speed internet
91.66% have access to fiber internet
99.95% have access to 3 or more providers
Methodology
HighSpeedInternet.com relies on proprietary and exclusive data to analyze the customer and provider trends presented on this page. We analyze millions of results from our speed test tool to determine average statewide speeds, fastest speeds, and availability. Our annual customer satisfaction survey provides us with data for developing the satisfaction rating. We also draw from data provided to us directly by internet providers to determine available tech types and average speeds.