In Benson there are 8 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,064 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.
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8 Internet Service Providers in Benson
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 Benson are not shown.
Benson 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
Availability maps for all providers in Benson
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Internet service is available in 100.00% of Benson. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is OTTCTel. Now you can call companies in Benson with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Benson?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Benson.
Internet Speed Key
The average Benson home can get up to 1,064 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 6.40% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 93.60% 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 Benson.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Benson, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Benson?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Benson you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 100.00% of Benson homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% 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 Benson homes.
Internet Market Health in Benson
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Benson internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Benson based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.2 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.1 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.0 (healthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Benson internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Benson homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, fixed wireless, and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Benson internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 6 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Benson needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Benson, along with details on where in Benson and at what speeds.
Ontario & Trumansburg Telephone Companies Fiber in Benson, VT
OTTCTel fiber coverage
About 97.55%, or 518 people, have OTTCTel fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Benson area. OTTCTel is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Benson.
Ontario & Trumansburg Telephone Companies fiber download speeds
OTTCTel is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Benson. Versus other fiber providers in the area, OTTCTel fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Benson. The fastest plan anyone in Benson can order from OTTCTel goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Benson customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Ontario & Trumansburg Telephone Companies fiber upload speeds
In Benson download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for OTTCTel fiber. Compared to other ISPs, OTTCTel is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Benson fiber providers. OTTCTel offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Benson is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Ontario & Trumansburg Telephone Companies DSL in Benson, VT
OTTCTel DSL coverage
About 7.72%, or 41 people, have OTTCTel DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and northeast Benson area. OTTCTel is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Benson.
Ontario & Trumansburg Telephone Companies DSL download speeds
OTTCTel is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Benson. Versus other DSL providers in the area, OTTCTel DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Benson. The fastest plan anyone in Benson can order from OTTCTel goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Benson customers is up to 21 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 73.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 26.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Ontario & Trumansburg Telephone Companies DSL upload speeds
In Benson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for OTTCTel DSL. Compared to other ISPs, OTTCTel is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Benson DSL providers. OTTCTel offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Benson is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, OTTCTel customers can get speeds up to 2.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 73.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 26.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber Fiber in Benson, VT
Fidium fiber coverage
About 6.40%, or 34 people, have Fidium fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest and south Benson area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Benson.
Fidium Fiber fiber download speeds
Fidium is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Benson. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Fidium fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Benson. The fastest plan anyone in Benson can order from Fidium goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Benson customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Benson 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 Benson fiber providers. Fidium offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Benson is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
VTel Wireless Fixed Wireless in Benson, VT
VTel Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 99.25%, or 527 people, have VTel Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Benson area. VTel Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Benson.
VTel Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
VTel Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Benson. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, VTel Wireless fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Benson. The fastest plan anyone in Benson can order from VTel Wireless goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Benson customers is up to 23 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 84.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 15.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
VTel Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Benson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for VTel Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, VTel Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Benson fixed wireless providers. VTel Wireless offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Benson is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, VTel Wireless customers can get speeds up to 2.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 84.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 15.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Benson, VT
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 98.68%, or 524 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Benson area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Benson.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Benson. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Benson. The fastest plan anyone in Benson can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Benson customers is up to 34 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 12.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 87.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Benson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Benson fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Benson is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 5.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 12.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 87.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Benson, VT
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 98.68%, or 524 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Benson area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Benson.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Benson. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Benson. The fastest plan anyone in Benson can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Benson customers is up to 34 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 12.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 87.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Benson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Benson fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Benson is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 5.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 12.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 87.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Benson, VT
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 14.31%, or 76 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central and northwest Benson area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Benson.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Benson. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Benson. The fastest plan anyone in Benson can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Benson customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Benson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Benson fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Benson is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Benson Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Benson or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Benson compare to the rest of Vermont?
Internet speeds in Benson are slower versus the average speeds in Vermont: 2,127 Mbps in Vermont versus 1,064 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Vermont is 98.20% versus 100.00% in Benson.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Benson are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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
- Benson Landing, VT: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- West Castleton, VT: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Haven, VT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hubbardton, VT: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hyde Manor, VT: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Orwell, VT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fair Haven, VT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bomoseen, VT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Putnam Station, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hydeville, VT: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Leonard, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Milton, KS: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jollett, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Center, KY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Junction City, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kelvin, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Calvert, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Berea, NE: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dixon Springs, TN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Northtown, KY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds