Compare Barre internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Barre – 71 Mbps
VT – 111 Mbps
U.S. – 125 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Barre – 12 Mbps
VT – 37 Mbps
U.S. – 45 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Barre.
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Shop the best Barre internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, DSL and fiber-optic providers in your area.
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Xfinity | $20.00 | 25 - 200 Mbps | Cable | 3.375% |
Spectrum | $49.99 | 200 - 300 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont | $34.95 | 24 - 25 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
FirstLight Fiber | - | - | DSL | 23% |
HughesNet | $49.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
King Street Wireless | - | - | Wireless | 99% |
Cloud Alliance | $39.95 | 1.5 - 6 Mbps | Wireless | 18% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Jun 27, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 99.25%
3 providers - 22.80%
4+ providers - 3.37%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Barre is comparable to the rest of Vermont - 99%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Barre area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Barre residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Barre, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are eight internet providers serving the Barre area, and 99.25% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Barre's eight internet providers, prices start at $20 and available download speeds reach up to 300 Mbps.
Results from real users
Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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Xfinity | 60 Mbps | 27 Mbps | Cable |
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont | 26 Mbps | 15 Mbps | DSL |
Spectrum | 95 Mbps | 10 Mbps | Cable |
FirstLight Fiber | 19 Mbps | 14 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Barre.
The largest internet providers in Barre are Spectrum, Telephone Operating Company of Vermont, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to Barre.
Cable internet from Spectrum is available to nearly all Barre residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont, which covers 99% of the area. Barre’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Barre residents.
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Barre covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Barre residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Barre, $40.81.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.25 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Barre, $0.85.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Barre. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Barre's providers, 97 Mbps.
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
DSL from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont offers broadband to all households in Barre covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont uses telephone lines in Barre to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for Telephone Operating Company of Vermont start at $34.95/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Barre, $40.81.
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 24 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.46 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Barre, $0.85.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Telephone Operating Company of Vermont offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in Barre. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Barre's providers, 97 Mbps.
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Barre covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Barre where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $49.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Barre, $40.81.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Barre, $0.85.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Barre. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Barre's providers, 97 Mbps.
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in Barre with download speeds up to 300 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Barre. The next fastest internet provider in Barre is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 200 Mbps to 3.375% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Barre with plans starting at $20/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Barre, $40.81.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.