Compare 05701 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Rutland – 139 Mbps
VT – 94 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Rutland – 16 Mbps
VT – 30 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Rutland.
Internet providers in 05701
Internet providers in your area
05701 internet providers
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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont  | $39.95 | - | DSL | 100% |
| FirstLight Fiber | - | - | DSL | 33% |
| Vermont Telephone Company | - | 100 - 10,000 Mbps | DSL | 9.600% |
| Vermont Telephone Company | - | 100 - 10,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 9.600% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| King Street Wireless | - | - | Wireless | 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?05701 internet service at a glance
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 05701 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 05701 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 89% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 12% of those living in the 05701 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 05701 area, and 99.83% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 05701, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 10,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Rutland
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | 149 Mbps | 15 Mbps | Cable |
| Telephone Operating Company of Vermont | 28 Mbps | 9 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Rutland.
Top high-speed internet providers in 05701
The largest internet providers serving the 05701 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 05701 ZIP code, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont, which covers 100% of the area. Rutland’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 05701 ZIP code.
Xfinity cable internet
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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 05701 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 05701 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 Rutland, $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 Rutland, $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 05701 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Rutland's providers, 83 Mbps.
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont DSL internet
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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 the 05701 ZIP code, covering 100% 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 Rutland, $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 05701 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Rutland's providers, 83 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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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 05701 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 05701 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 Rutland, $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 Rutland, $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 05701 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Rutland's providers, 83 Mbps.
Internet providers in 05701 frequently asked questions
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont is the fastest internet provider in the 05701 ZIP code with download speeds up to 10,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 05701. The next fastest internet provider in the 05701 ZIP code is Vermont Telephone Company, offering download speeds up to 10,000 Mbps to 9.600% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 05701 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Rutland, $51.23.
Vermont Telephone Company is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 05701 ZIP code, covering 9.600% of the city.
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.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
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