In Reading there are 8 residential internet providers covering 98.69% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 967 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 Reading
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 Reading are not shown.
Reading 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 Reading
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Internet service is available in 98.69% of Reading. 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 Reading with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Reading?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Reading.
Internet Speed Key
The average Reading home can get up to 967 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 10,000 Mbps, which 1.16% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 21.54% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Reading.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Reading, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Reading?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Reading you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 3.49% of Reading homes.
- Cable is fastest for 52.40% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 21.25%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 21.54%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.31% of Reading homes.
Internet Market Health in Reading
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Reading 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 Reading based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.2 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.5 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.8 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Reading internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Reading 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 city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Reading internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 4 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, Reading needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Reading, along with details on where in Reading and at what speeds.
Fidium Fiber DSL in Reading, VT
Fidium DSL coverage
About 88.50%, or 608 people, have Fidium DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Reading area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Reading.
Fidium Fiber DSL download speeds
Fidium is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Reading. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Fidium DSL is the slowest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Reading. The fastest plan anyone in Reading can order from Fidium goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Reading customers is up to 57 Mbps.
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- 1.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 63.2% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 33.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL upload speeds
In Reading 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 slowest compared to other Reading DSL providers. Fidium offers 4 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 Reading 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 14 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 1.8% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 63.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 33.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Reading, VT
XFINITY cable coverage
About 53.71%, or 369 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, central, southeast, west, northeast, and north Reading area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Reading.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Reading. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Reading. The fastest plan anyone in Reading can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and all Reading customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Reading 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 Reading cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Reading is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
TDS Fiber in Reading, VT
TDS fiber coverage
About 2.33%, or 16 people, have TDS fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast and west Reading area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Reading.
TDS fiber download speeds
TDS is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Reading. Versus other fiber providers in the area, TDS fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Reading. The fastest plan anyone in Reading can order from TDS goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all Reading customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
TDS fiber upload speeds
In Reading download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for TDS fiber. Compared to other ISPs, TDS is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Reading fiber providers. TDS offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Reading is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
TDS DSL in Reading, VT
TDS DSL coverage
About 1.75%, or 12 people, have TDS DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west Reading area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Reading.
TDS DSL download speeds
TDS is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Reading. Versus other DSL providers in the area, TDS DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Reading. The fastest plan anyone in Reading can order from TDS goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Reading customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
TDS DSL upload speeds
In Reading 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 Reading DSL providers. TDS offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Reading is up to 15 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 15.0 Mbps
Vermont Telephone Company Fiber in Reading, VT
Vermont Telephone Company fiber coverage
About 1.16%, or 8 people, have Vermont Telephone Company fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest Reading area. Vermont Telephone Company is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Reading.
Vermont Telephone Company fiber download speeds
Vermont Telephone Company is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Reading. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Vermont Telephone Company fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Reading. The fastest plan anyone in Reading can order from Vermont Telephone Company goes up to 10,000 Mbps, and all Reading customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
Vermont Telephone Company fiber upload speeds
In Reading download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Vermont Telephone Company fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Vermont Telephone Company is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Reading fiber providers. Vermont Telephone Company offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Reading is up to 10,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
VTel Wireless Fixed Wireless in Reading, VT
VTel Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 96.94%, or 666 people, have VTel Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Reading area. VTel Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Reading.
VTel Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
VTel Wireless is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Reading. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, VTel Wireless fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Reading. The fastest plan anyone in Reading 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 Reading customers is up to 23 Mbps.
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- 89.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 11.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
VTel Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Reading download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for VTel Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, VTel Wireless is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Reading 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 Reading 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 2.8 Mbps.
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- 89.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 11.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Reading, VT
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 70.89%, or 487 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, east, central, southeast, north, west, southwest, and northeast Reading 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 Reading.
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 Reading. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Reading. The fastest plan anyone in Reading can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Reading customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Reading 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 the fastest compared to other Reading 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 Reading is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Reading Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Reading or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Reading compare to the rest of Vermont?
Internet speeds in Reading are slower versus the average speeds in Vermont: 2,127 Mbps in Vermont versus 967 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Vermont is 98.20% versus 98.69% in Reading.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Reading 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
- Brownsville, VT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Windsor, VT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cavendish, VT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- South Woodstock, VT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ascutney, VT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Plymouth, VT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Proctorsville, VT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Downers, VT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Windsor, VT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Perkinsville, VT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Marytown, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rose Hill, MS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rockport, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rockland, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rockford, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Roaring Branch, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Riverturn, GA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rio, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Miles Station, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Middle Granville, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds