In Franklin County there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 80.95% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 28 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 Franklin County, VT.
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Franklin County, VT Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Franklin County
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 Franklin County are not shown.
Franklin County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Franklin County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 80.95% of Franklin 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 Franklin County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Franklin County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Franklin County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Franklin County home can get up to 28 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 100 Mbps, which 4.01% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 57.39% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Franklin County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Franklin County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Franklin County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Franklin County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 63.24% of Franklin County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 33.50% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.56%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Franklin County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Franklin County, along with details on where in Franklin County and at what speeds.
Fidium Fiber DSL in Franklin County, VT
Fidium DSL coverage
About 78.76%, or 39,337 people, have Fidium DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Franklin County area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Franklin County.
Fidium Fiber DSL download speeds
Fidium is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Fidium DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin 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 Franklin County customers is up to 28 Mbps.
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- 5.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.4% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 8.5% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 4.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 70.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL upload speeds
In Franklin 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 fastest compared to other Franklin 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 Franklin 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 6.7 Mbps.
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- 5.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 15.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 9.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 70.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Franklin Telephone Company DSL in Franklin County, VT
Franklin Telephone Company DSL coverage
About 3.59%, or 1,794 people, have Franklin Telephone Company DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast and north Franklin County area. Franklin Telephone Company is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Franklin County.
Franklin Telephone Company DSL download speeds
Franklin Telephone Company is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Franklin Telephone Company DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Franklin Telephone Company goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Franklin Telephone Company DSL upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Franklin Telephone Company DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Franklin Telephone Company is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Franklin County DSL providers. Franklin Telephone Company offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Franklin County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Franklin County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Franklin County compare to the rest of Vermont?
DSL internet speeds in Franklin County are much faster versus the average speeds in Vermont: 0.00 Mbps in Vermont versus 28 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Vermont is 0.00% versus 80.95% in Franklin County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Franklin County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does DSL internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Grand Isle County, VT: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Clinton County, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Orleans County, VT: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Franklin County, NY: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Franklin County, ME: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Somerset County, ME: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Penobscot County, ME: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Washington County, ME: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Montmorency County, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Oscoda County, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Whiteside County, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Blount County, AL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Boone County, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Box Elder County, UT: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Vernon Parish, LA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Washington County, OH: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Washington County, VA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Washington County, VT: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Watauga County, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Aguadilla Municipio, PR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds