In Franklin County there are 11 residential internet providers covering 99.77% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,821 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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11 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
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 Franklin County
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Internet service is available in 99.77% of Franklin County. 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 XFINITY. Now you can call companies in Franklin County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Franklin County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Franklin County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Franklin County home can get up to 1,821 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 8,000 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% 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.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Franklin County, and slower in the north areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Franklin County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Franklin County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet 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.
Internet Market Health in Franklin County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Franklin County 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 Franklin County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.2 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.2 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.6 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Franklin County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Franklin County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, cable, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Franklin County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 8 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, Franklin County is doing better than most.
TV & Internet 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
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Franklin County, VT
XFINITY cable coverage
About 78.45%, or 39,184 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Franklin County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Franklin County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Franklin County customers is up to 1,813 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 76.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 23.4% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Franklin County cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 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 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 200 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 76.6% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 23.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber Fiber in Franklin County, VT
Fidium fiber coverage
About 58.99%, or 29,461 people, have Fidium fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, south, east, southwest, central, northeast, southeast, and northwest Franklin County area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Franklin County.
Fidium Fiber fiber download speeds
Fidium is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Fidium fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Fidium goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Fidium fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Fidium is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Franklin County fiber providers. Fidium offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Mansfield Community Fiber Fiber in Franklin County, VT
Mansfield Community Fiber fiber coverage
About 7.55%, or 3,771 people, have Mansfield Community Fiber fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south and southeast Franklin County area. Mansfield Community Fiber is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Franklin County.
Mansfield Community Fiber fiber download speeds
Mansfield Community Fiber is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Mansfield Community Fiber fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Mansfield Community Fiber goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mansfield Community Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Mansfield Community Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Mansfield Community Fiber is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Franklin County fiber providers. Mansfield Community Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Franklin Telephone Company Fiber in Franklin County, VT
Franklin Telephone Company fiber coverage
About 3.59%, or 1,794 people, have Franklin Telephone Company fiber 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 fiber download speeds
Franklin Telephone Company is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Franklin Telephone Company fiber 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 200 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
Franklin Telephone Company fiber upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Franklin Telephone Company fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Franklin Telephone Company is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Franklin County fiber 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 200 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 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
VTel Wireless Fixed Wireless in Franklin County, VT
VTel Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 99.20%, or 49,544 people, have VTel Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Franklin County area. VTel Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Franklin County.
VTel Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
VTel Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, VTel Wireless fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from VTel Wireless 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 33 Mbps.
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- 11.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 86.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 2.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
VTel Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Franklin County 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 Franklin County fixed wireless providers. VTel Wireless offers 3 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 20 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 4.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 11.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 86.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 2.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Franklin County, VT
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 70.51%, or 35,218 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Franklin County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Franklin County.
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 Franklin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Franklin County customers is up to 36 Mbps.
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- 14.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 86.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Franklin County 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 below average compared to other Franklin County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 5.4 Mbps.
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- 14.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 86.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Franklin County, VT
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 47.98%, or 23,965 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Franklin County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Franklin County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Franklin County customers is up to 36 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 14.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 85.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Franklin County 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 below average compared to other Franklin County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 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 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 5.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 14.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 85.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Franklin County, VT
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 47.98%, or 23,965 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Franklin County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Franklin County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Franklin County customers is up to 36 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 14.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 85.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Franklin County 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 below average compared to other Franklin County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 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 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 5.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 14.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 85.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Franklin County, VT
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 21.03%, or 10,502 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, southwest, central, east, south, and northeast Franklin County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Franklin County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Franklin County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Franklin County Internet 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 internet in Franklin County compare to the rest of Vermont?
Internet speeds in Franklin County are slower versus the average speeds in Vermont: 2,127 Mbps in Vermont versus 1,821 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Vermont is 98.20% versus 99.77% in Franklin County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
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 internet service 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 internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clinton County, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Orleans County, VT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin County, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin County, ME: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Somerset County, ME: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Penobscot County, ME: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Washington County, ME: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Montmorency County, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Oscoda County, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Whiteside County, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Blount County, AL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Boone County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Box Elder County, UT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Vernon Parish, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Washington County, OH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Washington County, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Washington County, VT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Watauga County, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Aguadilla Municipio, PR: less internet coverage, slower speeds