DSL Internet Providers in Vermont with Speed and Coverage Analysis


In Vermont there are 3 residential DSL providers covering 75.49% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 30 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 Vermont.

To see availability maps for all providers including fiber, cable, DSL, and more in Vermont please click below.

Vermont Availability Maps

 

DSL Internet Service Providers in Vermont

Fidium Fiber | DSL

Availability:

68.87%

Avg. Speed:

29 Mbps

Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom | DSL

Availability:

5.47%

Avg. Speed:

32 Mbps

TDS | DSL

Availability:

1.24%

Avg. Speed:

87 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 Vermont are not shown.

 

Vermont 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 Vermont is DSL internet available?

Vermont map of DSL internet availability
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DSL is available in 75.49% of Vermont. 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 Vermont above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is DSL internet in Vermont?

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

Vermont map of the fastest DSL internet speeds
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DSL Internet Speed Key

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The average Vermont home can get up to 30 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the state is 100 Mbps, which 5.87% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 50.46% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Vermont.

DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Vermont, and slower in the southwest areas of the state.

Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Vermont?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Vermont you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the state.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 52.65% of Vermont homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 38.78% of the state.
  • DSL is fastest for 1.95%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 4.82%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.80% of Vermont homes.

 

DSL Providers in Depth

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

Fidium Fiber DSL in Vermont

Fidium DSL coverage

About 68.87%, or 442,867 people, have Fidium DSL internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Vermont area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Vermont.

 

Fidium Fiber DSL download speeds

Fidium is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Vermont. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Fidium DSL is average. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Vermont. The fastest plan anyone in Vermont can order from Fidium goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Vermont customers is up to 29 Mbps.

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

  • 7.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 10.7% up to 80.0 Mbps
  • 7.3% up to 60.0 Mbps
  • 1.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 3.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 30.0 Mbps
  • 70.7% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Fidium Fiber DSL upload speeds

In Vermont 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 average compared to other Vermont DSL providers. Fidium offers 4 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Vermont 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 7.2 Mbps.

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

  • 7.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 14.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 8.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 70.7% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom DSL in Vermont

Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom DSL coverage

About 5.47%, or 35,176 people, have Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom DSL internet available to them in the state. The company covers the west, central, east, and northwest Vermont 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 Vermont.

 

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 Vermont. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom DSL is average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Vermont. The fastest plan anyone in Vermont can order from Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Vermont customers is up to 32 Mbps.

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

  • 50.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 14.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 34.8% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom DSL upload speeds

In Vermont 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 above average compared to other Vermont DSL providers. Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom offers 4 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Vermont 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 13 Mbps.

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

  • 50.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 1.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 12.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 34.8% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

TDS DSL in Vermont

TDS DSL coverage

About 1.24%, or 7,975 people, have TDS DSL internet available to them in the state. The company covers the central, south, and southeast Vermont area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Vermont.

 

TDS DSL download speeds

TDS is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Vermont. Versus other DSL providers in the area, TDS DSL is above average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Vermont. The fastest plan anyone in Vermont can order from TDS goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Vermont customers is up to 87 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to TDS customers in Vermont. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 80.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 11.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 5.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 3.5% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

TDS DSL upload speeds

In Vermont download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for TDS DSL. Compared to other ISPs, TDS is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Vermont DSL providers. TDS offers 5 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Vermont is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, TDS customers can get speeds up to 15 Mbps.

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TDS's Vermont DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 30.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 49.6% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 11.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 5.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 3.5% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Vermont DSL by Area

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

How does DSL internet in Vermont compare to the rest of the United States?

DSL internet speeds in Vermont are much faster versus the average speeds in the United States: 0.00 Mbps in the United States versus 30 Mbps in the state. The nation has similar DSL availability compared to the state. Average DSL coverage in the United States is 0.00% versus 75.49% in Vermont.

What zip codes have DSL internet?

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

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
0566974.96%
0503692.79%
0506098.39%
0566359.10%
0574798.21%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
0506173.27%
0504154.60%
05664100.00%
0567998.48%
0567480.53%

What does DSL internet look like in other states?

Below are states nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.

Nearby States

States with Similar Populations

  • Arizona: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • Alabama: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • Utah: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • Maine: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
  • Louisiana: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • Kentucky: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • Kansas: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • Iowa: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • Indiana: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • Illinois: more DSL coverage, faster speeds