| Provider | ||||
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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Vermont Telephone Company  | - | 100 - 10,000 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| Vermont Telephone Company | - | 100 - 10,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 100% |
| Telephone Operating Company of Vermont | $39.95 | - | DSL | 32% |
| FirstLight Fiber | - | - | DSL | 1.073% |
| 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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 100.00%
3 providers - 32.99%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Springfield 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 Springfield area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Springfield residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 33% of those living in Springfield.
There are six internet providers serving the Springfield area, and 100.00% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Springfield's six 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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| Xfinity | 151 Mbps | 17 Mbps | Cable |
| Telephone Operating Company of Vermont | 158 Mbps | 139 Mbps | DSL |
| FirstLight Fiber | 70 Mbps | 23 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Springfield.
The largest internet providers in Springfield are Xfinity, Telephone Operating Company of Vermont, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to Springfield.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Springfield residents, covering 100% of households. Some will also have the option of DSL from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont, which covers 32% of the area. Springfield’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Springfield 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 Springfield covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Springfield 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 Springfield, $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 Springfield, $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 Springfield. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Springfield's providers, 83 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 some, but not many households in Springfield covering 32% of the area.
DSL internet from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont uses telephone lines in Springfield 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 Springfield, $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 Springfield. These download speeds are available to 32% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Springfield's providers, 83 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 Springfield covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Springfield 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 Springfield, $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 Springfield, $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 Springfield. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Springfield's providers, 83 Mbps.
Vermont Telephone Company is the fastest internet provider in Springfield with download speeds up to 10,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Springfield. The next fastest internet provider in Springfield is Vermont Telephone Company, offering download speeds up to 10,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Springfield with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Springfield, $51.23.
Vermont Telephone Company is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Springfield, covering 100% of the city.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
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.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
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