Best Internet Providers in Sheffield, VT
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Sheffield, VT
Sheffield has 10 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 Sheffield.
Ranks compare Sheffield with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Sheffield, VT at a Glance
Sheffield Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Fidium
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 Sheffield ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Sheffield, VT?
Fidium Fiber is the highest-rated internet provider in Sheffield based on 10 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Sheffield?
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 Sheffield
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- NEK Broadband - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Fidium - dsl coverage map
- VTel Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- Phoenix Communications II - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- New England Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
How Sheffield Compares to Places Its Size
Sheffield's report card score is in the bottom 33% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 38%.
| Measure | Sheffield | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Caledonia County | Vermont | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 8.3% | bottom 26% | 66.6% | 78.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 560 Mbps | bottom 22% | 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 | 5.6 | top 26% | 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 | 13% | top 27% | 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 | 87% | top 45% | 87% | 90% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 51% | bottom 37% | 63% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 72% | top 50% | 80% | 85% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $64,510 | bottom 40% | $74,559 | $85,864 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | bottom 47% | 13% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 8.3% of homes in Sheffield, against 66.6% across Caledonia County and 78.3% across Vermont. Households in Sheffield are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $64,510 (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 Sheffield
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Sheffield?
NEK Broadband Fiber in Sheffield, VT
Availability:
8.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
NEK Broadband offers Fiber service to 8.3% of Sheffield homes. Across the city, NEK Broadband 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 Sheffield?
VTel Wireless Fixed Wireless in Sheffield, VT
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
22 Mbps
VTel Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Sheffield homes. Across the city, VTel Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 22 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 2.6 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Sheffield, VT
Availability:
79.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
75 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.1% of Sheffield homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 75 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Sheffield, VT
Availability:
69.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.2% of Sheffield 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 Sheffield, VT
Availability:
69.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.2% of Sheffield homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
New England Wireless Fixed Wireless in Sheffield, VT
Availability:
42.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
New England Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 42.8% of Sheffield homes. Across the city, New England Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 16, with an average of 8.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Phoenix Communications II Fixed Wireless in Sheffield, VT
Availability:
26.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
72 Mbps
Phoenix Communications II offers Fixed Wireless service to 26.6% of Sheffield homes. Across the city, Phoenix Communications II Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 72 Mbps, with speeds from 70 Mpbs up to 75 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 32, with an average of 25 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Sheffield, VT
Availability:
13.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 13.6% of Sheffield 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 Sheffield?
Spectrum Cable in Sheffield, VT
Availability:
50.5%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 50.5% of Sheffield homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Sheffield?
Fidium DSL in Sheffield, VT
Availability:
98.2%
Customer Rating:
(18)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 98.2% of Sheffield homes. Across the city, Fidium DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 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 7.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Sheffield by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Sheffield has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Sheffield
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Sheffield
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05866 | 723 | 2.4% | 467 Mbps | 5.6 | D+ | 33/100 |
How Sheffield Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Sheffield that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, West Burke has the most homes with fiber (65.8%) and Lyndonville the fewest (35.3%); Sheffield has 8.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield (this page) | 493 | 8.3% | 560 Mbps | 5.6 | D+ | 34/100 |
| Lyndonville | 5,099 | 35.3% | 1,136 Mbps | 8.2 | B- | 36/100 |
| West Burke | 1,145 | 65.8% | 729 Mbps | 6.2 | C | 38/100 |
| Glover | 943 | 55.8% | 1,169 Mbps | 5.5 | C | 50/100 |
| Sutton | 785 | 87.6% | 1,008 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 29/100 |
| Lyndon Center | 748 | 52.9% | 1,060 Mbps | 8.2 | B- | 35/100 |
| Greensboro | 490 | 63.9% | 1,298 Mbps | 5.2 | C | 50/100 |
| Wheelock | 481 | 55.5% | 653 Mbps | 7.3 | C+ | 31/100 |
| Greensboro Bend | 324 | 48.8% | 1,187 Mbps | 4.7 | C | 43/100 |
| Stannard | 259 | 88.0% | 938 Mbps | 6.1 | C+ | 41/100 |
| Sheffield Square | 181 | 0.0% | 438 Mbps | 5.8 | D | 35/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Sheffield?
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, 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 Sheffield
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| NEK Broadband | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Fidium Fiber | 80 |
| Phoenix Communications II | 75 |
| New England Wireless | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| VTel Wireless | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Sheffield Internet Providers
Based on 10 reviews from Vermont internet customers, Fidium Fiber is the best internet service provider for Sheffield residents. Fidium Fiber was rated at an average of 4.25 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Spectrum wins for second-place in Vermont, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 50.5% coverage in Sheffield.
At a national level, based on 4262 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 Sheffield Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Sheffield, Vermont, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Sheffield Overall | Vermont Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidium | (0) |  (8) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| NEK Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) |  (1) | (1949) | 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 | ||
| New England Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Phoenix Communications II | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Sheffield
Based on data reported by Sheffield ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Sheffield. 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 Type | Sheffield Speed | Vermont Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidium | (0) | (8) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| NEK Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (1) | (1949) | 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 | ||
| New England Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Phoenix Communications II | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Sheffield?
Of the providers in Sheffield, customers rate Fidium Fiber the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Sheffield 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 Sheffield, Vermont, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Sheffield
| ISP / Tech Type | Sheffield Affordability | Vermont Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidium | (0) | (8) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (1) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| NEK Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 | ||
| New England Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Phoenix Communications II | (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 Sheffield?
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 Sheffield is Fidium.
- The fastest internet provider should be 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 Sheffield is Fidium.
- VTel Wireless, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Sheffield, 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.