Stowe, Vermont Broadband Internet Service
Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 4 choices for service in Stowe, 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 Stowe 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 |
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1 | Stowe Communications | Cable, Fiber | 100 Mbps | 100 Mbps | 100.0% |
2 | Consolidated | DSL | 80 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 88.6% |
3 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
4 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
Stowe VT Internet Access Options
More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in Stowe which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:
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 Stowe of 3.04 Mbps are slower than the Lamoille County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for Vermont.
Stowe Internet Access Facts
The average upload speed in Stowe is 3.04 Mbps. This is 9% slower than the Lamoille County average and 73.8% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average internet download speed in Stowe is 15.06 Mbps based upon 88168 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 72.3% of Lamoille County residents
Cable internet is available to 100.0% of the Stowe population
Fiber optic internet is available to 8.2% of Lamoille County residents
DSL internet is available to 88.9% of Stowe 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 Stowe 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 Stowe Communications as the top provider for Stowe, Vermont.
Who has the fastest internet service in Stowe?
Stowe Communications and ViaSat with a download speed of 100 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Stowe.
How do the internet speeds in Stowe compare to other cities in Vermont?
Click through to see how the Stowe broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Barton, Brattleboro, Burlington, Milton, Norwich, Stowe, Winooski
Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Stowe, Vermont?
Stowe Communications provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Stowe.
How many broadband service providers are there near me?
Currently there are 4 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Stowe, 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 Stowe, Vermont?
The following zip codes were used: 05662 and 05672
Stowe 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.
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
Sling
- 50+ channels
- 50 hours of DVR storage
- No annual contracts
- Up to 4 simultaneous streams across a wide variety of devices