Dorset, VT High Speed Internet Service
Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 4 choices for service in Dorset, 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 Dorset 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 | Xfinity | Cable | 987 Mbps | 35 Mbps | 100.0% |
2 | Consolidated | DSL | 80 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 97.6% |
3 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
4 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
Dorset 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 Dorset 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
For most users, the average download speed of their internet service is more important than their upload speed. However, upload speed plays at least some role for all users.
Average upload speeds in Dorset of 9.93 Mbps are faster than the Bennington County upload speeds and faster than the statewide average for Vermont.
Dorset Internet Access Facts
The average download speed in Dorset is 272.8% faster than the Bennington County average and 199.8% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Dorset is 9.93 Mbps. This is 50.9% faster than the Bennington County average and 14.4% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 91.1% of Bennington County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 1.4% of Bennington County residents
The average internet download speed in Bennington County is 26.06 Mbps based upon 76744 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Dorset is 318.2% faster than the average in Vermont and 199.8% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
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 Dorset 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 Xfinity as the top provider for Dorset, Vermont.
Who has the fastest internet service in Dorset?
Xfinity with a download speed of 987 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Dorset.
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Dorset, Vermont?
The following zip codes were used: 05251, 05253 and 05255
How do the internet speeds in Dorset compare to other cities in Vermont?
Click through to see how the Dorset broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Bellows Falls, Benson, Brattleboro, Cambridge, Westminster, Windsor, Woodstock
What is DSL internet service?
DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.
What is fixed wireless internet service?
Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.
Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Dorset, Vermont?
Xfinity provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Dorset.
How many broadband service providers are there near me?
Currently there are 4 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Dorset, 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.
Dorset 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.
Xfinity
- 260+ channels
- Award winning voice remote
- Customize your plan
- Watch TV, DVR and OnDemand anywhere with the Xfinity Stream app
DISH
- 290+ channels
- Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
- 4 video package tiers
- Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
Hulu Live TV
- 75+ channels
- Access to premium Hulu originals
- Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
- 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
YouTube TV
- 85+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
DIRECTV stream
- 140+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network and sports coverage
- Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
fuboTV
- 180+ channels
- 1000 hours of cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages