Best Internet Providers in Calais, VT
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Calais, VT
Calais has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Calais.
Ranks compare Calais with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Calais, VT at a Glance
Calais Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
NEK Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fidium
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
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 Calais ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Calais, VT?
Fidium Fiber is the highest-rated internet provider in Calais based on 20 Vermont customer reviews, and AT&T has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Calais?
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.
Coverage map for each provider in Calais
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- NEK Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Kingdom Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Fidium - fiber coverage map
- Cloud Alliance - fixed wireless coverage map
- VTel Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- Fidium - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Calais Compares to Places Its Size
Calais's report card score is in the top 18% and its connectivity index is in the top 26%.
| Measure | Calais | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Washington County | Vermont | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 98.3% | top 28% | 83.0% | 78.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,188 Mbps | top 33% | 2,199 Mbps | 2,253 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.3 | top 30% | 6.3 | 6 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 36% | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 26% | top 5% | 19% | 17% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | top 31% | 96% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 91% | top 24% | 92% | 90% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 67% | top 31% | 72% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 87% | top 9% | 88% | 85% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $76,885 | top 38% | $87,965 | $85,864 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 20% | top 5% | 13% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 98.3% of homes in Calais, against 83.0% across Washington County and 78.3% across Vermont. Households in Calais are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 26% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $76,885 (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 Calais
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Calais?
NEK Broadband Fiber in Calais, VT
Availability:
98.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
NEK Broadband offers Fiber service to 98.3% of Calais homes. Across the city, NEK Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Kingdom Fiber in Calais, VT
Availability:
24.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Kingdom Fiber offers Fiber service to 24.7% of Calais homes. Across the city, Kingdom Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Fidium Fiber in Calais, VT
Availability:
3.4%
Customer Rating:
(67)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers Fiber service to 3.4% of Calais homes. Across the city, Fidium Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Calais?
VTel Wireless Fixed Wireless in Calais, VT
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
VTel Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Calais homes. Across the city, VTel Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Cloud Alliance Fixed Wireless in Calais, VT
Availability:
55.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Cloud Alliance offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.7% of Calais homes. Across the city, Cloud Alliance Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Calais, VT
Availability:
33.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 33.0% of Calais homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Calais, VT
Availability:
33.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 33.0% of Calais homes. Across the city, AT&T 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 Calais?
XFINITY Cable in Calais, VT
Availability:
88.7%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 88.7% of Calais homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Calais?
Fidium DSL in Calais, VT
Availability:
98.1%
Customer Rating:
(18)
Avg. Download Speed
17 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 98.1% of Calais homes. Across the city, Fidium DSL has speeds up to 17 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 40, with an average of 2.7 Mbps throughout the city. Fidium DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Calais from Fidium in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Calais by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Calais has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Calais
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Calais
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05648 | 440 | 100.0% | 1,150 Mbps | 5.1 | B | 66/100 |
How Calais Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Calais that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Montpelier has the most homes with fiber (92.6%) and Plainfield the fewest (24.2%); Calais has 98.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calais (this page) | 530 | 98.3% | 1,188 Mbps | 5.3 | B- | 53/100 |
| Montpelier | 11,393 | 92.6% | 1,942 Mbps | 7.1 | B | 60/100 |
| Plainfield | 1,532 | 24.2% | 863 Mbps | 4.9 | D+ | 48/100 |
| East Montpelier | 1,506 | 57.8% | 1,850 Mbps | 6 | C+ | 57/100 |
| East Calais | 1,221 | 86.2% | 1,259 Mbps | 4.8 | C+ | 64/100 |
| Marshfield | 1,046 | 64.6% | 809 Mbps | 3.9 | C- | 59/100 |
| Worcester | 748 | 97.6% | 1,236 Mbps | 5 | B- | 41/100 |
| Wrightsville | 591 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 9.8 | A | 66/100 |
| Adamant | 561 | 97.2% | 1,159 Mbps | 5.3 | B- | 64/100 |
| Woodbury | 561 | 80.4% | 1,315 Mbps | 5 | C+ | 53/100 |
| Lower Cabot | 115 | 80.9% | 992 Mbps | 7.5 | B- | 63/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Calais?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Fidium Fiber. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, XFINITY from Comcast should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Calais
| Fidium Fiber | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| XFINITY from Comcast | 1,200 |
| NEK Broadband | 1,000 |
| Kingdom Fiber | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Cloud Alliance | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| VTel Wireless | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Calais. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Calais Internet Providers
Based on 20 reviews from Vermont internet customers, Fidium Fiber is the best internet service provider for Calais residents. Fidium Fiber was rated at an average of 4.25 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in Vermont, with 3.45 out of 5 stars and 88.7% coverage in Calais.
At a national level, based on 3534 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, AT&T is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.65 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Calais Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Calais, Vermont, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Calais Overall | Vermont Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidium | (0) |  (8) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| NEK Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (11) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | 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 | ||
| Cloud Alliance | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Kingdom Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Calais
Based on data reported by Calais ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 1,200 Mbps in Calais. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,200 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Fidium Fiber. This indicates Fidium reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Calais Speed | Vermont Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidium | (0) | (8) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (11) |  (2379) | View Plans | ||
| NEK Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | 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 | ||
| Cloud Alliance | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Kingdom Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Calais?
Of the providers in Calais, customers rate Fidium Fiber the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Calais where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Vermont or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Fidium Fiber is rated 3.88 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. XFINITY from Comcast is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.55 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Calais, Vermont, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Calais
| ISP / Tech Type | Calais Affordability | Vermont Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidium | (0) | (8) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (11) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| NEK Broadband | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | 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 | ||
| Cloud Alliance | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Kingdom Fiber | (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.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Calais?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Calais is Fidium.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Fidium Fiber may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Calais is Fidium.
- VTel Wireless, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Calais, available to 100.0% 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.