Who is our top ranked provider in Burlington VT? [Updated]

Best Burlington Internet Service Providers

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 5 choices for service in Burlington, VT that meet this minimum speed threshold. Of course, many households will find this minimum speed is not sufficient for their needs, especially if they often have multiple downloads occurring simultaneously.
We aim to help you find the best choice when shopping for high speed internet service in Burlington by using our ranking algorithm that takes into consideration the upload speed, download speed, coverage area and overall value. A summary of our results is as follows:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Burlington Telecom	Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	98.5%
2	Xfinity	Cable	987 Mbps	35 Mbps	99.5%
3	Consolidated	DSL	100 Mbps	40 Mbps	93.4%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Burlington VT Internet Access Options

When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does Burlington have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Burlington are compared to Chittenden County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Vermont overall?
Average download speeds in Burlington of 54.54 Mbps are faster than the Chittenden County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for Vermont.

Burlington Internet Access Facts

Fiber optic internet is available to 98.4% of Burlington residents
The average internet download speed in Chittenden County is 24.82 Mbps based upon 453584 samples taken in the past year
The average upload speed in Burlington is 15.66 Mbps. This is 170% faster than the average in Vermont and 35% faster than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Burlington is 119.7% faster than the Chittenden County average and 68.3% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Burlington is 15.66 Mbps. This is 110.2% faster than the Chittenden County average and 35% faster than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 97.3% of Chittenden County residents

Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Burlington residents who have access to each of these technology types.

Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Burlington Telecom as the top provider for Burlington, Vermont.

Who has the fastest internet service in Burlington?

Burlington Telecom with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Burlington.

How do the internet speeds in Burlington compare to other cities in Vermont?

Click through to see how the Burlington broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Barre, Bristol, Castleton, Lyndonville, Putney, Randolph, Williamstown

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Burlington, Vermont?

Xfinity provides broadband internet service to 99.5% of Burlington.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 5 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Burlington, VT residents.

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.

What is Mbps?

Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.

What download speed do I need to stream movies?

For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Burlington, Vermont?

The following zip codes were used: 05401, 05402, 05405, 05406 and 05408

Burlington Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.