DSL Internet Providers in Chittenden County, VT with Speed and Coverage Analysis


In Chittenden County there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 88.12% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 32 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.

This page contains all DSL internet providers in Chittenden County, VT.

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Chittenden County, VT Availability Maps

 

DSL Internet Service Providers in Chittenden County

Fidium Fiber | DSL

Availability:

79.78%

Avg. Speed:

31 Mbps

Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom | DSL

Availability:

9.69%

Avg. Speed:

34 Mbps

Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .


To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Chittenden County are not shown.

 

Chittenden County Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

 

Viasat Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Chittenden County is DSL internet available?

Chittenden County, VT map of DSL internet availability
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DSL is available in 88.12% of Chittenden County. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Fidium. Call one of the companies with service in Chittenden County above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is DSL internet in Chittenden County?

The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Chittenden County.

Chittenden County, VT map of the fastest DSL internet speeds
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The average Chittenden County home can get up to 32 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 100 Mbps, which 8.69% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 56.38% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Chittenden County.

DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Chittenden County, and slower in the north areas of the county.

Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Chittenden County?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Chittenden County you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the county.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 25.18% of Chittenden County homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 71.58% of the county.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.84% of Chittenden County homes.

 

DSL Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Chittenden County, along with details on where in Chittenden County and at what speeds.

Fidium Fiber DSL in Chittenden County, VT

Fidium DSL coverage

About 79.78%, or 134,292 people, have Fidium DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Chittenden County area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Chittenden County.

 

Fidium Fiber DSL download speeds

Fidium is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chittenden County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Fidium DSL is the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Chittenden County. The fastest plan anyone in Chittenden County can order from Fidium goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Chittenden County customers is up to 31 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Fidium Fiber customers in Chittenden County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 10.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 8.2% up to 80.0 Mbps
  • 8.4% up to 60.0 Mbps
  • 3.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 68.6% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Fidium Fiber DSL upload speeds

In Chittenden County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Fidium DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Fidium is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Chittenden County DSL providers. Fidium offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Chittenden County is up to 40 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Fidium customers can get speeds up to 8.3 Mbps.

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Fidium's Chittenden County DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 10.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 11.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 8.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 68.6% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom DSL in Chittenden County, VT

Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom DSL coverage

About 9.69%, or 16,317 people, have Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, southwest, south, and northeast Chittenden County area. Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Chittenden County.

 

Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom DSL download speeds

Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chittenden County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Chittenden County. The fastest plan anyone in Chittenden County can order from Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Chittenden County customers is up to 34 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom customers in Chittenden County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 53.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 15.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 30.8% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom DSL upload speeds

In Chittenden County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Chittenden County DSL providers. Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Chittenden County is up to 25 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom customers can get speeds up to 14 Mbps.

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Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom's Chittenden County DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 53.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 2.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 12.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 30.8% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Chittenden County DSL by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Chittenden County or any of the areas nearby.

How does DSL internet in Chittenden County compare to the rest of Vermont?

DSL internet speeds in Chittenden County are much faster versus the average speeds in Vermont: 0.00 Mbps in Vermont versus 32 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Vermont is 0.00% versus 88.12% in Chittenden County.

What zip codes have DSL internet?

DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Chittenden County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
0540499.14%
0540386.40%
0540189.08%
0545284.04%
0549593.54%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
0544685.24%
0540898.75%
0548298.65%
0546596.14%
0547793.18%

What does DSL internet look like in other counties?

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