Best Internet Providers in Benson, VT
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Benson, VT
Benson has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Benson.
Ranks compare Benson with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
Benson Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
GoNetspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
VTel Wireless
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Benson ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Benson, VT?
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Benson?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
How Benson Compares to Places Its Size
Benson's report card score is in the top 24% and its connectivity index is in the top 44%.
| Measure | Benson | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Rutland County | Vermont | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 97.6% | 78.3% | 71.5% | Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,064 Mbps | top 36% | 3,364 Mbps | 2,253 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.1 | bottom 50% | 5.8 | 6 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 40% | 2.4 | 2.3 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 18% | top 13% | 11% | 17% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 83% | bottom 11% | 93% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 79% | bottom 23% | 88% | 90% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 65% | top 35% | 76% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 74% | top 43% | 81% | 85% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $78,747 | top 35% | $71,462 | $85,864 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 28% | 12% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Benson, against 97.6% across Rutland County and 78.3% across Vermont. Households in Benson are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 18% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $78,747 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Benson
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Benson?
GoNetspeed Fiber in Benson, VT
Availability:
97.6%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
GoNetspeed offers Fiber service to 97.6% of Benson homes. Across the city, GoNetspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Fidium Fiber in Benson, VT
Availability:
6.4%
Customer Rating:
(67)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers Fiber service to 6.4% of Benson homes. Across the city, Fidium Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Benson?
VTel Wireless Fixed Wireless in Benson, VT
Availability:
99.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
23 Mbps
VTel Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.2% of Benson homes. Across the city, VTel Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 23 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 2.7 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Benson, VT
Availability:
98.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.7% of Benson homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 34 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 5.1 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Benson, VT
Availability:
98.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.7% of Benson homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 34 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 5.1 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Benson, VT
Availability:
5.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.5% of Benson homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Benson?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Benson, VT.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Benson?
GoNetspeed DSL in Benson, VT
Availability:
7.7%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
21 Mbps
GoNetspeed offers DSL service to 7.7% of Benson homes. Across the city, GoNetspeed DSL has speeds up to 21 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 2.5 Mbps throughout the city. GoNetspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Benson from GoNetspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Benson by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Benson
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Benson
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
How Benson Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Benson that have their own pages are all within 7 miles, 1 of them in New York. Among them, Bomoseen has the most homes with fiber (99.5%) and Fair Haven the fewest (97.6%); Benson has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benson (this page) | 531 | 100.0% | 1,064 Mbps | 4.1 | B- | 43/100 |
| Fair Haven | 3,065 | 97.6% | 1,889 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 48/100 |
| Bomoseen | 1,222 | 99.5% | 1,893 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 37/100 |
| Orwell | 971 | 97.3% | 981 Mbps | 5 | C+ | 61/100 |
| Putnam Station, NY | 609 | 92.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.1 | C- | 45/100 |
| Benson Landing | 291 | 100.0% | 1,027 Mbps | 4.2 | B- | 43/100 |
| Hubbardton | 254 | 100.0% | 1,315 Mbps | 4.7 | B- | 63/100 |
| Hyde Manor | 234 | 100.0% | 1,447 Mbps | 4.2 | B- | 66/100 |
| West Haven | 200 | 99.0% | 1,919 Mbps | 3.7 | B- | 45/100 |
| Hydeville | 106 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.9 | B+ | 45/100 |
| West Castleton | 97 | 100.0% | 1,742 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 47/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Benson?
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Benson
| Fidium Fiber | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| GoNetspeed | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| VTel Wireless | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Benson. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Benson Internet Providers
At a national level, based on 1519 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, GoNetspeed is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.26 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Benson Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Benson, Vermont, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Benson Overall | Vermont Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidium | (0) | (8) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| GoNetspeed | (0) | (0) | (23) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| VTel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Benson
Based on data reported by Benson ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through GoNetspeed. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Benson. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
| ISP / Tech Type | Benson Speed | Vermont Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidium | (0) | (8) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| GoNetspeed | (0) | (0) | (23) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| VTel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Benson?
The table below shows how customers in Benson, Vermont, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Benson
| ISP / Tech Type | Benson Affordability | Vermont Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidium | (0) | (8) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| GoNetspeed | (0) | (0) | (23) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| VTel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Vermont
Customer Reviews
A Vermont Customer
Straight Talk Wireless Cellular
November 10, 2025 
Hannah P.
Burlington Telecom Fiber
October 14, 2025 I have only had positive experiences with my internet provider. Super easy to set up, easy to get through to talk to customer service, fast speeds, and minimal outages in the 2 years I have used them. As a bonus they are a local company and not a giant corporation. They also provide discounted student rates and financial assistance for income qualified customers.
Marilee C
Fidium Fiber
June 09, 2025 We have had Fidium Fiber (Consolidated Communications) for just over a year and we love it. Installation was quick and easy. It's lightning fast. There has been no notable down time with service since installation. We have multiple computers, TVs, and gaming devices connected at the same time with no degradation of speed or quality. If we moved, I would put having fiber internet at the top of my list of requirements.
Marie D.
Fidium Fiber
May 24, 2025 Vermont's flooding was a misfortune for many, but for us, it brought us fiber internet. Prior to the 2023 flood, the only internet available to us was either satellite or copper DSL at the blinding speed of 1.5 Mb. When the old copper facilities were flooded, Consolidated Communications made the wise decision to install fiber along our 1/2 mile country road with only 7 homes. We couldn't have asked for a better installation - first it was free. Then the installers not only had to connect from the road to our pole at the end of our driveway, and then through conduit to our main panel in our garage. When the day of installation arrived, the installer then had to run cable through another conduit into our home. We now have a mesh network giving us 1Gb internet. We've had zero issues with it since it was installed a little over a year ago and we couldn't be happier.
A Bennington, VT Customer
XFINITY Cable
April 09, 2025 We are impressed with our internet service. We are a family of three and use quite a bit of internet from tablets, phones, smart TVs, smart plugs, and computers. We have never had an issue or concern with slow internet speed. In a world with many stressors, out internet is one less thing to have to stress about.
Rate your provider
Share your experience to help others in your area choose.
Verified customer: we detected your connection is on this provider.
Reviews are independent and unedited. Published after a quick spam check.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Benson?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The fastest internet provider should be GoNetspeed.
- VTel Wireless, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Benson, available to 99.2% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.