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Best Internet Providers in Ricker Mills, VT

All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings

Ricker Mills has 5 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 Ricker Mills.

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from October 19, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.

What changed
Homes with fiber71.4%Caledonia County 66.6%bottom 50%
Average top speed721 MbpsCaledonia County 1,912 Mbpsbottom 26%
Providers53.7 at a typical addressbottom 43%
Homes with internet89%Caledonia County 87%top 34%
ISP Report CardC-score 31 of 100bottom 35%
Connectivity index40/100Caledonia County 43/100top 50%

Ranks compare Ricker Mills with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.

The Best Internet in Ricker Mills, VT at a Glance

Top rankedSee the full rankingFirst in our Ricker Mills ranking by coverage, speed and customer ratings.See plans
FastestNEK Broadband and SpectrumUp to 1,000 Mbps advertised to the FCCCompare speeds
Best ratedFidium FiberRated 4.25 out of 5 by its customers, available to 100.00% of homesSee plans
Lowest priceSee prices by providerListed prices appear on each provider below.See plans

Ricker Mills Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings

Fidium

Fidium logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(88)

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1-833-875-1335 Price: Starting at $30.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Ricker Mills.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Ricker Mills residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

DSL

100.0%

10 Mbps

10 Mbps

DSL: 2.9 of 5 stars

(18)

NEK Broadband

NEK Broadband logo

Availability:

71.4%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(1)

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Price: $59.00 - $119.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Ricker Mills.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Ricker Mills residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

71.4%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.0 of 5 stars

(1)

Spectrum

Spectrum logo

Availability:

49.5%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(1949)

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1-877-411-1381 Price: $30.00 - $105.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Ricker Mills.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Ricker Mills residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Cable

49.5%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Cable: 3.3 of 5 stars

(1739)

VTel Wireless

VTel Wireless logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price: $34.95 - $139.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Ricker Mills.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Ricker Mills residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

100.0%

15 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Verizon

Verizon logo

Availability:

49.5%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(816)

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1-833-213-7018 Price: Starting at $49.99 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Ricker Mills.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Ricker Mills residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

49.5%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Ricker Mills residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(65)

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Price: $55.00 - $130.00 / mo.

Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7 of 5 stars

(12)

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1-833-875-1370 Price: $69.99 - $179.99 / mo.

DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars

(9)

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-833-875-1332 Price: $55.00 / mo.

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 Ricker Mills ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ricker Mills, VT?

Fidium Fiber is the highest-rated internet provider in Ricker Mills based on 10 Vermont customer reviews, and Verizon 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 Ricker Mills?

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.

Ricker Mills, VT map of internet availability

How Ricker Mills Compares to Places Its Size

Ricker Mills's report card score is in the bottom 35% and its connectivity index is in the top 50%.

C-score 31 of 100ISP Report CardGrades what providers offer: fiber availability, the download speed most homes can get and the number of providers at a typical address.bottom 35%
40/100Caledonia County 43/100, US 69/100Digital Connectivity IndexMeasures how much households need and use the internet: household size, working from home, devices and subscriptions.top 50%
Measure Ricker Mills Rank among US places under 1,000 people Caledonia County Vermont US Leader
ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here
Fiber availability 71.4% bottom 50% 66.6% 78.3% 71.5% 6,946 places at 100.0%
Average top speed 721 Mbps bottom 26% 1,912 Mbps 2,253 Mbps 3,486 Mbps Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps)
Providers at a typical address 3.7 bottom 43% 7 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 11% top 35% 15% 17% 15% Boys Town, NE (100%)
Homes with a computer, tablet or phone 92% bottom 46% 93% 95% 96% 1,494 places at 100%
Homes with internet 89% top 34% 87% 90% 91% 370 places at 100%
Homes on fiber, cable or DSL 61% top 43% 63% 77% 76% 23 places at 100%
More about the households here
Homes with a desktop or laptop 83% top 17% 80% 85% 81% 72 places at 100%
Median household income $74,518 top 42% $74,559 $85,864 $93,246 22 places at $250,001
Residents in school (6th grade to college) 14% top 28% 13% 15% 16% University at Buffalo, NY (100%)

Fiber reaches 71.4% of homes in Ricker Mills, against 66.6% across Caledonia County and 78.3% across Vermont. Households in Ricker Mills are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $74,518 (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 Ricker Mills

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ricker Mills?

NEK Broadband Fiber in Ricker Mills, VT

NEK Broadband logo

Availability:

71.4%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(1)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

NEK Broadband offers Fiber service to 71.4% of Ricker Mills homes. Across the city, NEK Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for NEK Broadband Fiber. NEK Broadband Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Ricker Mills from NEK Broadband in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Ricker Mills?

VTel Wireless Fixed Wireless in Ricker Mills, VT

VTel Wireless logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

15 Mbps

VTel Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Ricker Mills homes. Across the city, VTel Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 15 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 1.6 Mbps throughout the city. VTel Wireless Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Ricker Mills from VTel Wireless in terms of customer satisfaction.

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Ricker Mills, VT

Verizon logo

Availability:

49.5%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 49.5% of Ricker Mills homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 6.0, with an average of 6.0 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Ricker Mills from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Ricker Mills?

Spectrum Cable in Ricker Mills, VT

Spectrum logo

Availability:

49.5%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(1739)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Spectrum offers Cable service to 49.5% of Ricker Mills homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 35, with an average of 35 Mbps throughout the city. Spectrum Cable is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Ricker Mills from Spectrum in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Ricker Mills?

Fidium DSL in Ricker Mills, VT

Fidium logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

2.9 of 5 stars

(18)

Avg. Download Speed

10 Mbps

Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 100.0% of Ricker Mills homes. Across the city, Fidium DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 10 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1.0, with an average of 1.0 Mbps throughout the city. Fidium DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Ricker Mills from Fidium in terms of customer satisfaction.

Internet in Ricker Mills by Neighborhood and ZIP Code

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Neighborhoods in Ricker Mills

Neighborhood People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

ZIP codes in Ricker Mills

ZIP code People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

How Ricker Mills Compares to Nearby Places

The 10 places nearest to Ricker Mills that have their own pages are all within 9 miles, 1 of them in New Hampshire. Among them, West Groton has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Mc Indoe Falls the fewest (2.8%); Ricker Mills has 71.4%.

Place People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
Ricker Mills (this page)91 71.4%721 Mbps3.7C-40/100
Barnet1,038 44.9%906 Mbps4.7C-52/100
South Ryegate927 75.4%949 Mbps3.3C-43/100
Groton919 92.9%940 Mbps3.3C41/100
Monroe, NH717 49.8%1,498 Mbps5.4C30/100
Peacham630 79.2%950 Mbps3.5C-55/100
East Ryegate524 36.6%815 Mbps4.3D+43/100
South Peacham178 66.8%858 Mbps6C49/100
West Groton130 100.0%1,000 Mbps5.8B43/100
West Barnet99 59.6%618 Mbps4.4C-56/100
Mc Indoe Falls71 2.8%505 Mbps4.5D55/100

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ricker Mills?

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, NEK Broadband and Spectrum 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 Ricker Mills

Max Advertised Speed in Ricker Mills, VT
NEK Broadband1,000
Spectrum1,000
Viasat100
HughesNet25
VTel Wireless25
Verizon25
Fidium Fiber10

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Customer Ratings for Ricker Mills Internet Providers

Based on 10 reviews from Vermont internet customers, Fidium Fiber is the best internet service provider for Ricker Mills residents. Fidium Fiber was rated at an average of 4.25 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. NEK Broadband wins for second-place in Vermont, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 71.4% coverage in Ricker Mills.

At a national level, based on 2854 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Verizon is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.76 out of 5.

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Ricker Mills Internet Providers

The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Ricker Mills, Vermont, and customers throughout the country.

ISP / Tech TypeRicker Mills OverallVermont OverallNational OverallFor Service
FidiumNo rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (8)3.5 of 5 stars (88)View Plans
NEK BroadbandNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (1)3 of 5 stars (1)View Plans
SpectrumNo rating yet (0)2 of 5 stars (1)3.5 of 5 stars (1949)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
VTel WirelessNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ricker Mills

Based on data reported by Ricker Mills ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through NEK Broadband and Spectrum. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Ricker Mills. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 TypeRicker Mills SpeedVermont SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
FidiumNo rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (8)3.5 of 5 stars (88)View Plans
NEK BroadbandNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (1)4 of 5 stars (1)View Plans
SpectrumNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (1)3.5 of 5 stars (1949)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
VTel WirelessNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Ricker Mills?

Of the providers in Ricker Mills, customers rate Fidium Fiber the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Ricker Mills 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. Spectrum is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The table below shows how customers in Ricker Mills, Vermont, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Ricker Mills

ISP / Tech TypeRicker Mills AffordabilityVermont AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
FidiumNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (8)3.5 of 5 stars (88)View Plans
SpectrumNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (1)3 of 5 stars (1949)View Plans
NEK BroadbandNo rating yet (0)2 of 5 stars (1)2 of 5 stars (1)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
VTel WirelessNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Vermont

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Straight Talk Wireless Cellular

3 of 5 stars November 10, 2025
Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 4 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 3 of 5 stars

Hannah P.

Burlington Telecom Fiber

5 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

Marilee C

Fidium Fiber

5 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 4 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

Marie D.

Fidium Fiber

5 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 4 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Bennington, VT Customer

XFINITY Cable

3 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 2 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 3 of 5 stars

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Ricker Mills?

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 Ricker Mills is Fidium.
  • The fastest internet provider should be NEK Broadband and Spectrum. 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 Ricker Mills is Fidium.
  • VTel Wireless, Viasat, HughesNet, and Fidium Fiber has the broadest coverage in Ricker Mills, 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.