Compare Fairfax internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Fairfax – 49 Mbps
VT – 94 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Fairfax – 26 Mbps
VT – 30 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Fairfax.
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Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont | $39.95 | - | DSL | 100% |
HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*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 Fairfax 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 Fairfax area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Fairfax residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Fairfax, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the Fairfax area. Among Fairfax's four internet providers, 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 | 25 Mbps | 14 Mbps | DSL |
Xfinity | 208 Mbps | 19 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Fairfax.
The largest internet providers in Fairfax are Xfinity, Telephone Operating Company of Vermont, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to Fairfax.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Fairfax residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont, which covers 100% of the area. Fairfax’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Fairfax 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Fairfax covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Fairfax 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 Fairfax, $51.23.
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 Fairfax, $1.77.
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 Fairfax. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fairfax's providers, 79 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 all households in Fairfax covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont uses telephone lines in Fairfax 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 Fairfax, $51.23.
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 Fairfax. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fairfax's providers, 79 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 Fairfax covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Fairfax 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 Fairfax, $51.23.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Fairfax, $1.77.
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 Fairfax. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Fairfax's providers, 79 Mbps.
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont is the fastest internet provider in Fairfax with download speeds up to 10,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Fairfax. The next fastest internet provider in Fairfax is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Fairfax with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Fairfax, $51.23.
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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.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
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.
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