Best Internet Providers in Rochester, VT
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Rochester, VT
Rochester has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Rochester.
Ranks compare Rochester with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Rochester, VT at a Glance
Rochester Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
ECFiber
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fidium
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
VTel Wireless
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 Rochester ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Rochester, VT?
Fidium Fiber is the best internet provider in Rochester 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 Rochester, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Fidium Fiber is an option for 99.02% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Rochester?
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.
How Rochester Compares to Places Its Size
Rochester's report card score is in the top 48% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 40%.
| Measure | Rochester | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Windsor County | Vermont | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 99.7% | top 10% | 90.8% | 78.3% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,145 Mbps | bottom 41% | 4,667 Mbps | 2,253 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.4 | bottom 12% | 5.5 | 6 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 1.9 | bottom 3% | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 39% | top 1% | 18% | 17% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 89% | bottom 18% | 96% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 82% | bottom 21% | 91% | 90% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 68% | top 46% | 83% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 77% | top 43% | 86% | 85% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $72,780 | bottom 48% | $83,507 | $85,864 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 5% | bottom 3% | 12% | 15% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 99.7% of homes in Rochester, against 90.8% across Windsor County and 78.3% across Vermont. Households in Rochester are smaller than the US average (1.9 people against 2.7); 39% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $72,780 (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 Rochester
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Rochester?
ECFIBER Fiber in Rochester, VT
Availability:
99.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
ECFIBER offers Fiber service to 99.7% of Rochester homes. Across the city, ECFIBER 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 Rochester?
VTel Wireless Fixed Wireless in Rochester, VT
Availability:
34.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
16 Mbps
VTel Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 34.8% of Rochester homes. Across the city, VTel Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 16 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 1.8 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Rochester, VT
Availability:
12.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.1% of Rochester homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Rochester, VT
Availability:
12.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.1% of Rochester homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Rochester, VT
Availability:
5.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.3% of Rochester homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Rochester?
XFINITY Cable in Rochester, VT
Availability:
72.1%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 72.1% of Rochester homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Rochester?
Fidium DSL in Rochester, VT
Availability:
99.0%
Customer Rating:
(18)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 99.0% of Rochester homes. Across the city, Fidium DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 32 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 80 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 7.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Rochester by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Rochester has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Rochester
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Rochester
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05767 | 1,140 | 99.4% | 1,173 Mbps | 3.4 | C+ | 41/100 |
How Rochester Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Rochester that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Robinson has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Talcville the fewest (98.3%); Rochester has 99.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester (this page) | 1,017 | 99.7% | 1,145 Mbps | 3.4 | C+ | 42/100 |
| Randolph | 3,416 | 99.8% | 1,172 Mbps | 6 | B | 55/100 |
| Peth | 648 | 100.0% | 1,194 Mbps | 7.3 | B+ | 53/100 |
| Stockbridge | 535 | 99.8% | 1,534 Mbps | 4.9 | B | 67/100 |
| Pittsfield | 512 | 98.8% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.2 | B | 63/100 |
| Lilliesville | 331 | 100.0% | 1,172 Mbps | 4.7 | B- | 56/100 |
| Hancock | 244 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 52/100 |
| Talcville | 230 | 98.3% | 1,183 Mbps | 4.4 | B- | 44/100 |
| Granville | 197 | 100.0% | 1,001 Mbps | 3.2 | C+ | 52/100 |
| Lower Granville | 160 | 100.0% | 1,238 Mbps | 3.5 | B- | 55/100 |
| Robinson | 54 | 100.0% | 1,052 Mbps | 2.3 | C+ | 46/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Rochester?
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, 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 Rochester
| XFINITY from Comcast | 1,200 |
|---|---|
| ECFIBER | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Fidium Fiber | 80 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| VTel Wireless | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Rochester Internet Providers
Based on 19 reviews from Vermont internet customers, Fidium Fiber is the best internet service provider for Rochester 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 72.1% coverage in Rochester.
At a national level, based on 4349 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Fidium Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.39 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Rochester Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Rochester, Vermont, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Rochester Overall | Vermont Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidium | (0) |  (8) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (11) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | 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 | ||
| ECFiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Rochester
Based on data reported by Rochester ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 1,200 Mbps in Rochester. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,200 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 Type | Rochester Speed | Vermont Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidium | (0) | (8) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (11) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | 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 | ||
| ECFiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Rochester?
Of the providers in Rochester, customers rate Fidium Fiber the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Rochester 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. XFINITY from Comcast is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.55 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Rochester, Vermont, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Rochester
| ISP / Tech Type | Rochester Affordability | Vermont Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidium | (0) | (8) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (11) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | 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 | ||
| ECFiber | (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 Rochester?
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 Rochester is Fidium.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. 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 Rochester is Fidium.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and ECFIBER has the broadest coverage in Rochester, available to 99.7% 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.