Best Internet Providers in Dorset, VT
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Dorset, VT
Dorset has 10 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 Dorset.
Ranks compare Dorset with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Dorset, VT at a Glance
Dorset Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Fidium
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
VTel Wireless
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 Dorset ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Dorset, VT?
Fidium Fiber is the highest-rated internet provider in Dorset based on 20 Vermont customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Dorset?
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 Dorset
- Fidium - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Vermont Telephone Company - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- VTel Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Hudson Valley Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- NEWco - fixed wireless coverage map
- Fidium - dsl coverage map
How Dorset Compares to Places Its Size
Dorset's report card score is in the top 14% and its connectivity index is in the top 25%.
| Measure | Dorset | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Bennington County | Vermont | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 97.9% | top 22% | 97.2% | 78.3% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,681 Mbps | top 24% | 2,082 Mbps | 2,253 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.4 | top 30% | 6.1 | 6 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 33% | 2.5 | 2.3 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 31% | top 3% | 19% | 17% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | bottom 44% | 93% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 85% | bottom 33% | 85% | 90% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 74% | top 31% | 73% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 80% | top 33% | 81% | 85% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $144,374 | top 5% | $81,792 | $85,864 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 33% | 13% | 15% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 97.9% of homes in Dorset, against 97.2% across Bennington County and 78.3% across Vermont. Households in Dorset are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 31% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $144,374 (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 Dorset
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Dorset?
Fidium Fiber in Dorset, VT
Availability:
96.5%
Customer Rating:
(67)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers Fiber service to 96.5% of Dorset homes. Across the city, Fidium Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Vermont Telephone Company Fiber in Dorset, VT
Availability:
8.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
Vermont Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 8.8% of Dorset homes. Across the city, Vermont Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Dorset?
VTel Wireless Fixed Wireless in Dorset, VT
Availability:
97.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
24 Mbps
VTel Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.6% of Dorset homes. Across the city, VTel Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 24 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 2.9 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Dorset, VT
Availability:
93.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
89 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.7% of Dorset homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 89 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Dorset, VT
Availability:
83.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.1% of Dorset 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 Dorset, VT
Availability:
83.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.1% of Dorset homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Dorset, VT
Availability:
32.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
260 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.4% of Dorset homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 260 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 18 Mbps throughout the city.
NEWco Fixed Wireless in Dorset, VT
Availability:
27.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
New England Wireless Co. offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.6% of Dorset homes. Across the city, NEWco Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 Mbps
Hudson Valley Wireless Fixed Wireless in Dorset, VT
Availability:
3.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
370 Mbps
Hudson Valley Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.0% of Dorset homes. Across the city, Hudson Valley Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 370 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Dorset?
XFINITY Cable in Dorset, VT
Availability:
96.1%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 96.1% of Dorset 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 Dorset?
Fidium DSL in Dorset, VT
Availability:
12.4%
Customer Rating:
(18)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 12.4% of Dorset homes. Across the city, Fidium DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Dorset by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Dorset has 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Dorset
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Dorset
How Dorset Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Dorset that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Manchester Center has the most homes with fiber (99.8%) and Manchester the fewest (78.8%); Dorset has 97.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorset (this page) | 1,683 | 97.9% | 2,681 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 64/100 |
| Manchester Center | 3,251 | 99.8% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 46/100 |
| Danby | 1,225 | 99.7% | 10,000 Mbps | 3.7 | B | 51/100 |
| Manchester | 1,133 | 78.8% | 1,833 Mbps | 5.6 | B- | 44/100 |
| Pawlet | 858 | 100.0% | 10,000 Mbps | 3.2 | B | 48/100 |
| West Rupert | 548 | 98.5% | 5,845 Mbps | 3.5 | B | 30/100 |
| Peru | 546 | 96.5% | 1,972 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 65/100 |
| East Dorset | 448 | 98.0% | 1,998 Mbps | 5 | B | 69/100 |
| North Dorset | 196 | 100.0% | 2,367 Mbps | 8.4 | A | 65/100 |
| Freedleyville | 141 | 99.3% | 1,986 Mbps | 5 | B | 69/100 |
| Rupert | 65 | 90.8% | 4,613 Mbps | 3.6 | B- | 31/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Dorset?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Fidium Fiber.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Dorset
| Vermont Telephone Company | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| Fidium Fiber | 2,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 1,200 |
| Hudson Valley Wireless | 370 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| New England Wireless Co. | 36 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| VTel Wireless | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
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Customer Ratings for Dorset Internet Providers
Based on 20 reviews from Vermont internet customers, Fidium Fiber is the best internet service provider for Dorset 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 96.1% coverage in Dorset.
At a national level, based on 4692 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Dorset Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Dorset, Vermont, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Dorset Overall | Vermont Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidium | (0) |  (8) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| Vermont Telephone Company | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (11) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (816) | 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 | ||
| NEWco | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Hudson Valley Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Dorset
Based on data reported by Dorset ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Fidium Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Dorset. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, 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 | Dorset Speed | Vermont Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidium | (0) | (8) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| Vermont Telephone Company | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (11) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (816) | 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 | ||
| NEWco | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Hudson Valley Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Dorset?
Of the providers in Dorset, customers rate Fidium Fiber the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Dorset 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 Dorset, Vermont, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Dorset
| ISP / Tech Type | Dorset Affordability | Vermont Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidium | (0) | (8) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (11) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Vermont Telephone Company | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (816) | 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 | ||
| NEWco | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Hudson Valley 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.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Dorset?
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 Dorset is Fidium.
- The fastest internet provider should be Fidium Fiber. 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 Dorset is Fidium.
- VTel Wireless, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Dorset, available to 97.6% 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.