In Essex there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 83.34% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,935 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 Fiber internet providers in Essex, VT.
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Fiber Internet Service Providers in Essex
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 Essex are not shown.
Essex Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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
Where in Essex is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 83.34% of Essex. Areas in green have fiber 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 Essex above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Essex?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Essex.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Essex home can get up to 1,935 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 77.96% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 5.39% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Essex.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Essex, and slower in the central areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Essex?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Essex you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 77.96% of Essex homes.
- Cable is fastest for 21.38% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Essex homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Essex, along with details on where in Essex and at what speeds.
Fidium Fiber Fiber in Essex, VT
Fidium fiber coverage
About 77.96%, or 17,293 people, have Fidium fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Essex area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Essex.
Fidium Fiber fiber download speeds
Fidium is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Essex. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Fidium fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Essex. The fastest plan anyone in Essex can order from Fidium goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Essex customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Essex download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Fidium fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Fidium is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Essex fiber providers. Fidium offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Essex is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Burlington Telecom Fiber in Essex, VT
Burlington Telecom fiber coverage
About 46.03%, or 10,210 people, have Burlington Telecom fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, west, central, south, and northwest Essex area. Burlington Telecom is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Essex.
Burlington Telecom fiber download speeds
Burlington Telecom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Essex. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Burlington Telecom fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Essex. The fastest plan anyone in Essex can order from Burlington Telecom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Essex customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Burlington Telecom fiber upload speeds
In Essex download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Burlington Telecom fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Burlington Telecom is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Essex fiber providers. Burlington Telecom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Essex is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Essex Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Essex or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Essex compare to the rest of Vermont?
Fiber internet speeds in Essex are much faster versus the average speeds in Vermont: 0.00 Mbps in Vermont versus 1,935 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Vermont is 0.00% versus 83.34% in Essex.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Essex are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Williston, VT: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Winooski, VT: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- South Burlington, VT: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Jericho, VT: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Colchester, VT: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Burlington, VT: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Westford, VT: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Richmond, VT: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Underhill, VT: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- West Milton, VT: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Ridgefield, WA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Matteson, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Mays Landing, NJ: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- McAlester, OK: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- McNair, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Mechanicsville, MD: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Merchantville, NJ: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Merrick, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Middletown, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Milford, MI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds