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Internet Providers in Orwell, Vermont

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Home Internet in Orwell, VT
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • GoNetspeed
    • VTel Wireless
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 12.2%
  • 3. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 12.2%
  • 5. GoNetspeed
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber, DSL
    Availability: 62.5%
  • VTel Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 41.3%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.8%

Best Internet Providers in Orwell, VT

In Orwell, Vermont, Viasat Internet boasts 100% coverage through a satellite connection, offering speeds up to 150 Mbps. With a monthly starting price of $99.99, Viasat is especially valuable in areas lacking traditional wired options. HughesNet, another satellite provider, also covers the entire town but offers speeds of up to 100 Mbps at a more budget-friendly $49.99 per month. Starlink covers 99.80% of Orwell and provides top speeds of 220 Mbps, albeit at a higher starting price of $120 per month.

Orwell's internet landscape heavily relies on satellite services due to the scarcity of traditional wired connections like DSL, cable, and fiber. Only 36% of the town has DSL access, and cable and fiber are even more limited. Fixed wireless is an option for 40% of residents, but it's the satellite providers that play a crucial role, ensuring residents have dependable internet service despite the lack of extensive wired infrastructure.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • VTel Wireless
41.3%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • GoNetspeed
62.46000000000001%

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Provider Connection Types in Orwell, VT

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Orwell, VT
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
35.88%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
5.27%

Internet Providers in Orwell, VT

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $79.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
GoNetspeed $39.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, DSL
VTel Wireless $34.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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