6 Best Internet Providers in Wilmington, VT

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Wilmington, VT?

Fidium Fiber is the best internet provider in Wilmington 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 Wilmington, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Fidium Fiber is an option for 99.24% of the city.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Wilmington, Vermont, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Wilmington

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

Based on 9 reviews from Vermont internet customers, Fidium Fiber is the best internet service provider for Wilmington 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 99.2% coverage in Wilmington.

At a national level, based on 1334 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Wilmington?

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

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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Fidium Fiber	2,000 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	VTel Wireless	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	US Cellular	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Wilmington

Based on data reported by Wilmington 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 Wilmington. 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 Wilmington?

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

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

Rated Affordability in Wilmington

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

Wilmington ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Wilmington	Vermont	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Wilmington that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	99.24%	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.	1,991 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 Wilmington.	5.6	5.7	6.8

 

Wilmington Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Wilmington	Vermont	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	1.8	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.	12%	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.	96%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	82%	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.	64%	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.	64%	77%	76%

Wilmington ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Wilmington is B+, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Wilmington is high with a score of 40 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Wilmington have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Wilmington 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.

82% of Wilmington households have an internet connection despite having 99.67% availability. 64% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% have satellite, 7% are still on dial-up, and 14% 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 64% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 64% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Wilmington 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 Wilmington?

How Much Speed does a Wilmington Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Wilmington is 1.8, which is smaller than the Vermont average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Wilmington's average household income is $86,540 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.

Wilmington also has 7% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Vermont average of 15%. Additionally, 12% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 Wilmington has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Wilmington households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 102% 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 Wilmington?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Wilmington?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Wilmington?

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

Which ISP Should You Choose in Wilmington?

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

To see how Wilmington 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 Wilmington's B+ ISP Report Card and 40 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.