8 Best Internet Providers in Old Bennington, VT

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Above are the top 4 providers in Old Bennington, VT for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Old Bennington, VT?

Fidium Fiber is the best internet provider in Old Bennington based on Vermont customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Fidium Fiber had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Old Bennington, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Fidium Fiber is an option for 100.00% of the city.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Old Bennington, Vermont, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Old Bennington

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Old Bennington Internet Providers

Based on 20 reviews from Vermont internet customers, Fidium Fiber is the best internet service provider for Old Bennington 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 100.0% coverage in Old Bennington.

At a national level, based on 4221 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Old Bennington?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Old Bennington, the fastest internet in the city comes from Fidium Fiber.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Old Bennington

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Fidium Fiber	2,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	US Cellular	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	VTel Wireless	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Old Bennington

Based on data reported by Old Bennington 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 Old Bennington. 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.

However, 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 Old Bennington?

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. XFINITY from Comcast is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Old Bennington customers with an average price rating of 3.55 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Old Bennington

Old Bennington 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 Old Bennington below, including the metrics used and how Old Bennington compares to the rest of Vermont and nation.

Old Bennington ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	Old Bennington	Vermont	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Old Bennington that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	100.00%	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.	2,000 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 Old Bennington.	6.9	5.7	6.8

 

Old Bennington Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Old Bennington	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.	2.4	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.	23%	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.	96%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	79%	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.	70%	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.	70%	77%	76%

Old Bennington ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Old Bennington is A-, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Old Bennington is high with a score of 56 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Old Bennington have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Old Bennington 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.

79% of Old Bennington households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 70% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 1% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 18% 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 70% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 70% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Old Bennington 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 Old Bennington?

How Much Speed does a Old Bennington Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Old Bennington is 2.4, which is larger than the Vermont average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Old Bennington's average household income is $76,616 which is higher than the Vermont average of $82,544 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Old Bennington also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Vermont average of 15%. Additionally, 23% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 Old Bennington has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Old Bennington households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 91% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 91% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Old Bennington?

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 Old Bennington 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 Old Bennington is Fidium.
• US Cellular, Fidium Fiber, HughesNet, T-Mobile Home Internet, Viasat, VTel Wireless, and XFINITY from Comcast has the broadest coverage in Old Bennington, 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 Old Bennington compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Old Bennington 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 Old Bennington's A- ISP Report Card and 56 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.