15 Best Internet Providers in Washington County, VT
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Washington County ISP Report Card | B |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 2,185 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 15 |
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Real Washington County Customer Ratings | 2 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Washington County has 15 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Washington County.
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Washington County has 15 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Washington County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
Fidium
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
DSL
Above are the top 4 providers in Washington County, VT for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Washington County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Washington County, VT?
Fidium Fiber is the best internet provider in Washington County 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 Washington County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Fidium Fiber is an option for 79.66% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Washington County, Vermont, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Washington County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Washington County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Washington County Overall | Vermont Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidium |  (1) |  (8) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum |  (1) | (1) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (11) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| NEK Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| VTel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cloud Alliance | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| NEWco | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Trans-Video | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Kingdom Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 22 reviews from Vermont internet customers, Fidium Fiber is the best internet service provider for Washington County 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 32.8% coverage in Washington County.
At a national level, based on 5973 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, NEK Broadband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Washington County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, 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 Washington County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, 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, TDS 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 Washington County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| TDS | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Fidium Fiber | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Kingdom Fiber | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| NEK Broadband | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Trans-Video | 500 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| New England Wireless Co. | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| VTel Wireless | 100 Mbps | ||
| Cloud Alliance | 50 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Washington County
| ISP / Tech Type | Washington County Speed | Vermont Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidium | (1) | (8) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (1) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| NEK Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (11) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| VTel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cloud Alliance | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| NEWco | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Trans-Video | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Kingdom Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Washington County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through TDS. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Washington County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,220 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the county 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 Washington County?
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 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Spectrum is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Washington County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Washington County, Vermont, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Washington County
| ISP / Tech Type | Washington County Affordability | Vermont Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Spectrum | (1) | (1) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (1) | (8) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (11) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| NEK Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| VTel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cloud Alliance | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| NEWco | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Trans-Video | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Kingdom Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Washington County 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 county 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 Washington County below, including the metrics used and how Washington County compares to the rest of Vermont and nation.
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Washington County | Vermont | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Washington County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 79.73% | 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. | 2,185 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 Washington County. | 6.0 | 5.7 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.3 | 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. | 18% | 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. | 94% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 91% | 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. | 71% | 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. | 74% | 77% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Washington County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Washington County is B, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Washington County is high with a score of 60 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Washington County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Washington County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.
91% of Washington County households have an internet connection despite having 97.20% availability. 71% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 71% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 74% subscribe to it. A large amount of Washington County 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 Counties Compare to Washington County?
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
How Much Speed does a Washington County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Washington County is 2.3, which is smaller than the Vermont average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Washington County's average household income is $83,619 which is higher than the Vermont average of $82,544 and 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.
Washington County also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Vermont average of 15%. Additionally, 18% 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 Washington County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Washington County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 91% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 88% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Washington County?
Fidium Fiber in Washington County, VT
Availability:
54.7%
Customer Rating:
(54)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers Fiber service to 54.7% of Washington County homes. Across the county, Fidium Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom Fiber in Washington County, VT
Availability:
10.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom offers Fiber service to 10.5% of Washington County homes. Across the county, Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
TDS Fiber in Washington County, VT
Availability:
8.7%
Customer Rating:
(13)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
TDS offers Fiber service to 8.7% of Washington County homes. Across the county, TDS Fiber has speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
NEK Broadband Fiber in Washington County, VT
Availability:
8.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
NEK Broadband offers Fiber service to 8.3% of Washington County homes. Across the county, NEK Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Kingdom Fiber in Washington County, VT
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Kingdom Fiber offers Fiber service to 2.3% of Washington County homes. Across the county, Kingdom Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Washington County?
XFINITY Cable in Washington County, VT
Availability:
40.6%
Customer Rating:
(1,910)
Avg. Download Speed
1,616 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 40.6% of Washington County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,616 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 147 Mbps throughout the county.
Spectrum Cable in Washington County, VT
Availability:
32.5%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 32.5% of Washington County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Trans-Video Cable in Washington County, VT
Availability:
7.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Trans-Video offers Cable service to 7.3% of Washington County homes. Across the county, Trans-Video Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom Cable in Washington County, VT
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom offers Cable service to 1.1% of Washington County homes. Across the county, Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom Cable has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Washington County?
Fidium DSL in Washington County, VT
Availability:
59.3%
Customer Rating:
(13)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 59.3% of Washington County homes. Across the county, Fidium DSL has speeds up to 26 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 40, with an average of 6.2 Mbps throughout the county. Fidium DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Washington County from Fidium in terms of customer satisfaction.
Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom DSL in Washington County, VT
Availability:
7.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom offers DSL service to 7.8% of Washington County homes. Across the county, Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom DSL has speeds up to 27 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 25, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the county.
TDS DSL in Washington County, VT
Availability:
6.8%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
95 Mbps
TDS offers DSL service to 6.8% of Washington County homes. Across the county, TDS DSL has speeds up to 95 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 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 16 Mbps throughout the county. TDS DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Washington County from TDS in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Washington County?
VTel Wireless Fixed Wireless in Washington County, VT
Availability:
93.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
VTel Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.6% of Washington County homes. Across the county, VTel Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 46 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 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 8.0 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Washington County, VT
Availability:
83.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.6% of Washington County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 63 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 12 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Washington County, VT
Availability:
62.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.9% of Washington County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 33 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 4.9 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Washington County, VT
Availability:
62.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.9% of Washington County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 33 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 4.9 Mbps throughout the county.
Cloud Alliance Fixed Wireless in Washington County, VT
Availability:
21.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
Cloud Alliance offers Fixed Wireless service to 21.6% of Washington County homes. Across the county, Cloud Alliance Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 48 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 10, with an average of 9.7 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Washington County, VT
Availability:
12.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.8% of Washington County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
NEWco Fixed Wireless in Washington County, VT
Availability:
8.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
69 Mbps
New England Wireless Co. offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.9% of Washington County homes. Across the county, NEWco Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 69 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 33, with an average of 23 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Washington County?
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 Washington County is Fidium.
- The fastest internet provider should be TDS. 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 Washington County is Fidium.
- VTel Wireless, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Washington County, 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 Washington County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Washington County 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 Washington County's B ISP Report Card and 60 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100