Best Internet Providers in Essex, VT
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Essex, VT
Essex has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, 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 4 available internet technologies in Essex.
Ranks compare Essex with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Essex, VT at a Glance
Essex Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Fidium
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Burlington Telecom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Essex ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Essex, VT?
Burlington Telecom is the highest-rated internet provider in Essex based on 22 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Essex?
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 Essex
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Fidium - fiber coverage map
- Burlington Telecom - 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
- Fidium - dsl coverage map
How Essex Compares to Places Its Size
Essex's report card score is in the bottom 47% and its connectivity index is in the top 25%.
| Measure | Essex | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Chittenden County | Vermont | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 88.6% | top 42% | 76.9% | 78.3% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,939 Mbps | bottom 36% | 1,791 Mbps | 2,253 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.5 | bottom 47% | 6.7 | 6 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 20% | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 20% | top 20% | 20% | 17% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | top 3% | 97% | 95% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 97% | top 7% | 93% | 90% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 88% | top 10% | 84% | 77% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 92% | top 11% | 90% | 85% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $105,569 | top 33% | $101,708 | $85,864 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 37% | 20% | 15% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 88.6% of homes in Essex, against 76.9% across Chittenden County and 78.3% across Vermont. Households in Essex are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 20% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $105,569 (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 Essex
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Essex?
Fidium Fiber in Essex, VT
Availability:
83.2%
Customer Rating:
(67)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers Fiber service to 83.2% of Essex homes. Across the city, Fidium Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Burlington Telecom Fiber in Essex, VT
Availability:
46.0%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Burlington Telecom offers Fiber service to 46.0% of Essex homes. Across the city, Burlington Telecom Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Essex?
VTel Wireless Fixed Wireless in Essex, VT
Availability:
99.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
VTel Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.2% of Essex homes. Across the city, VTel Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 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 3.0 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Essex, VT
Availability:
67.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.1% of Essex homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 54 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 9.6 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Essex, VT
Availability:
57.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.9% of Essex homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 39 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 6.1 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Essex, VT
Availability:
57.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.9% of Essex homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 39 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 6.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Essex, VT
Availability:
54.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
123 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.7% of Essex homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 123 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Essex?
XFINITY Cable in Essex, VT
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,698 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.3% of Essex homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,698 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 169 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Essex?
Fidium DSL in Essex, VT
Availability:
77.1%
Customer Rating:
(18)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 77.1% of Essex homes. Across the city, Fidium DSL has speeds up to 27 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 8.0 Mbps throughout the city. Fidium DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Essex from Fidium in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Essex by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Essex has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Essex
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Essex
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05452 | 22,162 | 88.4% | 1,938 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 79/100 |
How Essex Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Essex that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Richmond has the most homes with fiber (93.9%) and Jericho the fewest (17.3%); Essex has 88.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex (this page) | 22,183 | 88.6% | 1,939 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 79/100 |
| Burlington | 43,774 | 84.0% | 1,820 Mbps | 7.3 | B | 62/100 |
| South Burlington | 21,835 | 67.3% | 1,836 Mbps | 6.8 | B- | 72/100 |
| Colchester | 13,893 | 47.1% | 1,974 Mbps | 6.1 | C+ | 67/100 |
| Williston | 10,517 | 73.3% | 1,862 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 79/100 |
| Winooski | 9,970 | 85.9% | 1,966 Mbps | 7.5 | B | 63/100 |
| Richmond | 4,110 | 93.9% | 1,332 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 55/100 |
| Jericho | 4,009 | 17.3% | 1,272 Mbps | 6.4 | C | 85/100 |
| Westford | 2,234 | 93.0% | 1,981 Mbps | 5.2 | B- | 89/100 |
| Underhill Center | 244 | 0.0% | 1,200 Mbps | 6.9 | C- | 84/100 |
| Essex Junction | 60 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 3.5 | B- | 92/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Essex?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Burlington Telecom. 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 Essex
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Fidium Fiber | 2,000 |
| Burlington Telecom | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| VTel Wireless | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Essex. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Essex Internet Providers
Based on 22 reviews from Vermont internet customers, Burlington Telecom is the best internet service provider for Essex residents. Burlington Telecom was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Fidium Fiber wins for second-place in Vermont, with 4.25 out of 5 stars and 99.3% coverage in Essex.
At a national level, based on 4694 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 Essex Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Essex, Vermont, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Essex Overall | Vermont Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Telecom | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) |  (8) | (88) | 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 |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Essex
Based on data reported by Essex ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Essex. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,698 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 Burlington Telecom. This indicates Burlington Telecom reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Essex Speed | Vermont Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Telecom | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (8) | (88) | 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 |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Essex?
Of the providers in Essex, customers rate Burlington Telecom the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Essex 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.
Burlington Telecom is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Fidium Fiber is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.88 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Essex, Vermont, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Essex
| ISP / Tech Type | Essex Affordability | Vermont Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Telecom | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (8) | (88) | 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 |
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 Essex?
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 Essex is Burlington Telecom.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Burlington Telecom may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Essex is Burlington Telecom.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Essex, available to 99.3% 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.