2 Best Internet Providers in East Alburg, VT

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in East Alburg, VT?

Fidium Fiber is the highest-rated internet provider in East Alburg based on 9 Vermont customer reviews, and Fidium Fiber 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in East Alburg, Vermont, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in East Alburg

Local, State, and National Ratings for all East Alburg Internet Providers

Based on 9 reviews from Vermont internet customers, Fidium Fiber is the best internet service provider for East Alburg residents. Fidium Fiber was rated at an average of 4.25 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. HughesNet wins for second-place in Vermont, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in East Alburg.

At a national level, based on 99 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Fidium Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.74 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in East Alburg?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, 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, Viasat 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 East Alburg

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Fidium Fiber	50 Mbps
	VTel Wireless	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in East Alburg

Based on data reported by East Alburg ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Viasat. The company offers speeds up to 100 Mbps in East Alburg. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 100 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the city 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.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in East Alburg?

Vermont customers rate Fidium Fiber as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Fidium Fiber received a local rating of 3.88 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. HughesNet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s East Alburg customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in East Alburg, Vermont, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in East Alburg

East Alburg Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for East Alburg below, including the metrics used and how East Alburg compares to the rest of Vermont and nation.

East Alburg ISP Report Card: F

	Metric (hover for details)	East Alburg	Vermont	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in East Alburg that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	0.00%	68.33%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	42 Mbps	2,127 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for East Alburg.	2.0	5.7	6.8

 

East Alburg Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	East Alburg	Vermont	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.2	2.4	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	3%	15%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	93%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	94%	88%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	71%	75%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	88%	77%	76%

East Alburg ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in East Alburg is F, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in East Alburg is high with a score of 52 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in East Alburg have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The East Alburg ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

94% of East Alburg households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 71% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 16% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 71% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 88% subscribe to it. A very large amount of East Alburg residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Cities Compare to East Alburg?

How Much Speed does a East Alburg Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in East Alburg is 2.2, which is smaller than the Vermont average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. East Alburg's average household income is $63,693 which is lower than the Vermont average of $82,544 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

East Alburg also has 10% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Vermont average of 15%. Additionally, 3% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 15% of residents in Vermont who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of East Alburg has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, East Alburg households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 98% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 84% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in East Alburg?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in East Alburg, VT.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in East Alburg?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in East Alburg, VT.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in East Alburg?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in East Alburg?

Which ISP Should You Choose in East Alburg?

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 East Alburg is Fidium.
• The fastest internet provider should be Viasat. 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 East Alburg is Fidium.
• VTel Wireless, Viasat, HughesNet, and Fidium Fiber has the broadest coverage in East Alburg, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does East Alburg compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how East Alburg stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to East Alburg's F ISP Report Card and 52 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.