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Internet Providers in
Rochester, VT

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Home Internet in Rochester, VT
  • Provider
    • Xfinity
    • Viasat
    • Consolidated
    • EC Fiber
    • Starlink
    • Hughesnet
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Consolidated
    Speeds Up To
    80 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 61.7%
  • 4. EC Fiber
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 98.7%
  • 5. Starlink
    Speeds Up To
    350 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Rochester, VT

Xfinity stands as the top internet service provider in Rochester, Vermont, despite its limited 44% coverage. It offers a cable connection with impressive maximum download speeds of up to 1.2 Gbps. Starting at $30 per month, Xfinity balances speed and affordability, though its reach doesn't cover all residents. With cable's broad 99% availability in the community, those within Xfinity's range enjoy high-speed internet access. In contrast, satellite providers Viasat Internet and Hughesnet guarantee 100% coverage for the entire Rochester community, ensuring everyone can access the internet. Viasat delivers the highest satellite speeds at 150 Mbps, starting at $99.99 per month, which can be pricey for some. Hughesnet offers slightly lower speeds of 100 Mbps but starts at a more affordable $49.99 per month. These satellite options, though slower and costlier than Xfinity, provide essential connectivity for areas without cable or fiber.

Xfinity stands as the top internet service provider in Rochester, Vermont, despite its limited 44% coverage. It offers a cable connection with impressive maximum download speeds of up to 1.2 Gbps. Starting at $30 per month, Xfinity balances speed and affordability, though its reach doesn't cover all residents. With cable's broad 99% availability in the community, those within Xfinity's range enjoy high-speed internet access.

In contrast, satellite providers Viasat Internet and Hughesnet guarantee 100% coverage for the entire Rochester community, ensuring everyone can access the internet. Viasat delivers the highest satellite speeds at 150 Mbps, starting at $99.99 per month, which can be pricey for some. Hughesnet offers slightly lower speeds of 100 Mbps but starts at a more affordable $49.99 per month. These satellite options, though slower and costlier than Xfinity, provide essential connectivity for areas without cable or fiber.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • Starlink
  • Hughesnet
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Xfinity
  • EC Fiber
98.74000000000001%

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Provider Connection Types in Rochester, VT

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Rochester, VT
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
11.9%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
43.23%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
98.87%

Internet Providers in Rochester, VT

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Xfinity $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1.2 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $69.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Consolidated Communications $51.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 80 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
EC Fiber $72/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Starlink $59/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 350 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $39.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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