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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont  | $39.95 | - | DSL | 99% |
| Burlington Telecom | $40.00 | 5 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 97% |
| FirstLight Fiber | - | - | DSL | 15% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| King Street Wireless | - | - | Wireless | 93% |
*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 Feb 14, 2023.
Need help?At 100%, broadband coverage in Burlington 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 Burlington area will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of Burlington residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. Cable is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 96% of those living in Burlington.
There are seven internet providers serving the Burlington area, and 99.25% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Burlington's seven internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 10,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Burlington are Xfinity, Telephone Operating Company of Vermont, and Burlington Telecom bringing cable, DSL, and fiber-optic options to Burlington.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Burlington residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont, which covers 99% of the area. Burlington’s third most-available internet provider, Burlington Telecom, offers fiber-optic to around 97% of Burlington residents.
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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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Burlington covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Burlington 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 Burlington, $48.98.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Burlington, $2.13.
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 Burlington. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Burlington's providers, 309 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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont offers broadband to all households in Burlington covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont uses telephone lines in Burlington 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 lower than the average starting price for internet in Burlington, $48.98.
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 20 Mbps in Burlington. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Burlington's providers, 309 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Fiber-optic from Burlington Telecom offers broadband to nearly all households in Burlington covering 97% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Burlington Telecom is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Burlington than other internet types.
Internet prices for Burlington Telecom start at $40/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Burlington, $48.98.
Burlington Telecom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 5 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $8.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Burlington, $2.13.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Burlington Telecom offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Burlington. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Burlington's providers, 309 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Burlington, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Burlington, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Burlington and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Burlington at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Burlington at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Burlington residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont is the fastest internet provider in Burlington with download speeds up to 10,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Burlington. The next fastest internet provider in Burlington is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Burlington with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Burlington, $48.98.
Burlington Telecom is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Burlington, covering 97% of the city.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
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