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2 Best Internet Providers in Ripton, VT

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Ripton ISP Report at a Glance
ISP grade Ripton ISP Report Card C
Average speed Download Speed for Most Households 2,000 Mbps
ISP count Number of Internet Service Providers 2
Customer review count Real Ripton Customer Ratings 1

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.

Data update information

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.

Ripton has 2 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. 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 3 available internet technologies in Ripton.

Ripton overview

Ripton has 2 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. 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 3 available internet technologies in Ripton.

Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings

Fidium

Fidium logo

Availability:

80.9%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(72)

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1-833-875-1335 Price: $30.00 - $125.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Ripton.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Ripton residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fiber

80.9%

2,000 Mbps

2,000 Mbps

Fiber: 4.1 of 5 stars

(54)

DSL

56.3%

10 Mbps

10 Mbps

DSL: 3.1 of 5 stars

(13)

VTel Wireless

VTel Wireless logo

Availability:

61.8%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price: Starting at $34.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Ripton.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Ripton residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

61.8%

24 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

1.0%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(341)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: $55.00 - $105.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Ripton.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Ripton residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

1.0%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 3.9 of 5 stars

(204)

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


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.

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Ripton 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.

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.6923 of 5 stars

(13)

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DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3333 of 5 stars

(9)

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Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7273 of 5 stars

(11)

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HughesNet

HughesNet logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

2.4286 of 5 stars

(21)

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Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9836 of 5 stars

(61)

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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 Ripton ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ripton, VT?

Fidium Fiber is the highest-rated internet provider in Ripton 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 Ripton, Vermont, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Ripton


Fidium4.253.74
HughesNet2.002.29
ViasatN/A1.77
VTel WirelessN/AN/A
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  • State Rating
  • National Rating

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Ripton Internet Providers

ISP / Tech TypeRipton OverallVermont OverallNational OverallFor Service
Fidium (1) (8) (70)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (1) (18)View Plans
Viasat (0) (0) (11)View Plans
VTel Wireless (0) (0) (0)View Plans

Based on 9 reviews from Vermont internet customers, Fidium Fiber is the best internet service provider for Ripton 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 80.9% coverage in Ripton.

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.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Ripton?

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Ripton, VT map of internet availability

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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ripton?

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

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Ripton

Max Advertised Speed in Ripton, VT


ISP / Tech TypeMax Advertised Speed
Fidium Fiber2,000 Mbps
Viasat100 Mbps
VTel Wireless25 Mbps
HughesNet25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ripton


Fidium4.253.84
HughesNet2.002.25
ViasatN/A1.38
VTel WirelessN/AN/A
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

ISP / Tech TypeRipton SpeedVermont SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
Fidium (1) (8) (70)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (1) (18)View Plans
Viasat (0) (0) (11)View Plans
VTel Wireless (0) (0) (0)View Plans

Based on data reported by Ripton 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 Ripton. 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 Ripton?

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 Ripton customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Ripton


Fidium3.883.79
HughesNet2.002.56
ViasatN/A1.46
VTel WirelessN/AN/A
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

ISP / Tech TypeRipton AffordabilityVermont AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
Fidium (1) (8) (70)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (1) (18)View Plans
Viasat (0) (0) (11)View Plans
VTel Wireless (0) (0) (0)View Plans

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

Ripton ISP Report Card: C
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Ripton Vermont USA
80.88% 68.33% 67.25%
2,000 Mbps 2,127 Mbps 3,293 Mbps
2.5 5.7 6.8

 

Ripton Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
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Ripton Vermont USA
2.2 2.4 2.7
20% 15% 14%
94% 94% 95%
93% 88% 90%
79% 75% 75%
97% 77% 76%

Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.

Ripton ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Ripton is C, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Ripton is high with a score of 70 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Ripton have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Ripton 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.

93% of Ripton households have an internet connection while having 80.88% availability. 79% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 11% 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 79% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 97% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Ripton 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 Ripton?

East Middlebury, VT

  • ISP Report Card: B+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
South Lincoln, VT

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
Salisbury, VT

  • ISP Report Card: B+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
Lower Granville, VT

  • ISP Report Card: D
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
Middlebury, VT

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
West Salisbury, VT

  • ISP Report Card: B+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
Hancock, VT

  • ISP Report Card: F
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
Fernville, VT

  • ISP Report Card: B+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
Leicester, VT

  • ISP Report Card: A-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100

How Much Speed does a Ripton Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Ripton is 2.2, which is smaller than the Vermont average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Ripton's average household income is $109,306 which is much higher than the Vermont average of $82,544 and much higher than 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.

Ripton 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, 20% 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 Ripton has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Ripton households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 94% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 87% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ripton?

Fidium Fiber in Ripton, VT

Fidium logo

Availability:

80.9%

Customer Rating:

4.1 of 5 stars

(54)

Avg. Download Speed

2,000 Mbps

Fidium Fiber offers Fiber service to 80.9% of Ripton homes. Across the city, Fidium Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps, with speeds from 2,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Fidium Fiber. Fidium Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Ripton from Fidium in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Ripton?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Ripton?

Fidium DSL in Ripton, VT

Fidium logo

Availability:

56.3%

Customer Rating:

3.1 of 5 stars

(13)

Avg. Download Speed

10 Mbps

Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 56.3% of Ripton homes. Across the city, Fidium DSL has 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 lower than other types of internet service available in Ripton from Fidium in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Ripton?

VTel Wireless Fixed Wireless in Ripton, VT

VTel Wireless logo

Availability:

61.8%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

24 Mbps

VTel Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.8% of Ripton 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 2.8 Mbps throughout the city. VTel Wireless Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Ripton from VTel Wireless in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which ISP Should You Choose in Ripton?

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 Ripton 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 Ripton is Fidium.
  • HughesNet, Fidium Fiber, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Ripton, 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 Ripton compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Ripton 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 Ripton's C ISP Report Card and 70 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

St. Clair, VA

  • ISP Report Card: C+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
Lake George, MN

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
Lake Junaluska, NC

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
Lake of the Woods, CA

  • ISP Report Card: C-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
Lakeside, IA

  • ISP Report Card: C+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
Lindsey, WI

  • ISP Report Card: D-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
Sollitt, IL

  • ISP Report Card: D+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
Soudan, MN

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
South Vinemont, AL

  • ISP Report Card: B+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100

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