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Shop the best Manchester 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 | 97% |
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont  | $34.95 | 24 - 25 Mbps | DSL | 89% |
| FirstLight Fiber | - | - | DSL | 22% |
| HughesNet | $49.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 25 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 Jun 27, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 97.56%
2 providers - 94.41%
3 providers - 15.76%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 98%, broadband coverage in Manchester 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 Manchester area will have access to cable, which covers 97% of Manchester residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 95% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Manchester, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are five internet providers serving the Manchester area, and 94.41% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Manchester's five internet providers, prices start at $20 and available download speeds reach up to 200 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Xfinity | 161 Mbps | 22 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Manchester.
The largest internet providers in Manchester are Xfinity, Telephone Operating Company of Vermont, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to Manchester.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Manchester residents, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont, which covers 89% of the area. Manchester’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Manchester 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 Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in Manchester covering 97% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Manchester residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $20/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Manchester, $38.73.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.80 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Manchester, $1.76.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 200 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Manchester. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Manchester's providers, 69 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 nearly all households in Manchester covering 89% of the area.
DSL internet from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont uses telephone lines in Manchester 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Manchester, $38.73.
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 Manchester, $1.76.
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 Manchester. These download speeds are available to 89% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Manchester's providers, 69 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 Manchester covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Manchester 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 significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Manchester, $38.73.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Manchester, $1.76.
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 Manchester. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Manchester's providers, 69 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Manchester with download speeds up to 200 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in Manchester. The next fastest internet provider in Manchester is HughesNet, offering download speeds up to 25 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Manchester with plans starting at $20/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Manchester, $38.73.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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.
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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