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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont  | $39.95 | - | DSL | 98% |
| FirstLight Fiber | - | - | DSL | 47% |
| Burlington Telecom | $40.00 | 5 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.300% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Hudson Valley Wireless | $69.90 | 200 - 200 Mbps | Wireless | 39% |
*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 Sep 23, 2022.
Need help?At 100%, broadband coverage in the 05201 ZIP code 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 05201 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 5.110% of those living in the 05201 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 05201 area, and 98.84% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 05201, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 10,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Telephone Operating Company of Vermont | 106 Mbps | 99 Mbps | DSL |
| FirstLight Fiber | 38 Mbps | 44 Mbps | DSL |
| Xfinity | 205 Mbps | 19 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Bennington.
The largest internet providers serving the 05201 ZIP code are Xfinity, Telephone Operating Company of Vermont, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to the area.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all in the 05201 ZIP code, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont, which covers 98% of the area. Bennington’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 05201 ZIP code.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in the 05201 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 05201 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Bennington, $52.47.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Bennington, $0.90.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in 05201 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Bennington's providers, 255 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont offers broadband to nearly all households in the 05201 ZIP code, covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont uses telephone lines 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 $39.95/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Bennington, $52.47.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Telephone Operating Company of Vermont offers download speeds up to 10,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in 05201 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Bennington's providers, 255 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 05201 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 05201 ZIP 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 $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Bennington, $52.47.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Bennington, $0.90.
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 05201 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Bennington's providers, 255 Mbps.
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont is the fastest internet provider in the 05201 ZIP code with download speeds up to 10,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in 05201. The next fastest internet provider in the 05201 ZIP code is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 05201 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Bennington, $52.47.
Burlington Telecom is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 05201 ZIP code, covering 2.300% of the city.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
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