In Rochester there are 9 residential internet providers covering 99.71% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,145 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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9 Internet Service Providers in Rochester
Satellite TV and internet are available everywhere in Rochester.
No internet provider of this type serves Rochester.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Rochester are not shown.
Rochester 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 Rochester
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Internet service is available in 99.71% of Rochester. 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 ECFIBER. Now you can call companies in Rochester with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Rochester?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Rochester.
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The average Rochester home can get up to 1,145 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,200 Mbps, which 72.07% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 27.63% 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 Rochester.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Rochester, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Rochester?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Rochester you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 27.63% of Rochester homes.
- Cable is fastest for 72.07% 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 Rochester homes.
Internet Market Health in Rochester
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The map shows how competitive the Rochester 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 Rochester based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.4 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.1 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.5 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Rochester 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, Rochester homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, dsl, cable, and fixed wireless, 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. Rochester internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 5 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, Rochester needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you’ll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Rochester, along with details on where in Rochester and at what speeds.
ECFIBER Fiber in Rochester, VT
ECFIBER fiber coverage
About 99.71%, or 1,014 people, have ECFIBER fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rochester area. ECFIBER is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Rochester.
ECFIBER fiber download speeds
ECFIBER is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rochester. Versus other fiber providers in the area, ECFIBER fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rochester. The fastest plan anyone in Rochester can order from ECFIBER goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Rochester customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
ECFIBER fiber upload speeds
In Rochester download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for ECFIBER fiber. Compared to other ISPs, ECFIBER is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Rochester fiber providers. ECFIBER offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rochester is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL in Rochester, VT
Fidium DSL coverage
About 99.02%, or 1,007 people, have Fidium DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rochester area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Rochester.
Fidium Fiber DSL download speeds
Fidium is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rochester. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Fidium DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rochester. The fastest plan anyone in Rochester can order from Fidium goes up to 80 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Rochester customers is up to 32 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 31.9% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 68.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL upload speeds
In Rochester 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 Rochester DSL providers. Fidium 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 Rochester is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Fidium customers can get speeds up to 7.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 31.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 68.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Rochester, VT
XFINITY cable coverage
About 72.07%, or 733 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, central, northeast, southwest, south, and southeast Rochester area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Rochester.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rochester. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rochester. The fastest plan anyone in Rochester can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and all Rochester customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Rochester 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 Rochester cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rochester is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
VTel Wireless Fixed Wireless in Rochester, VT
VTel Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 34.81%, or 354 people, have VTel Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, central, north, east, and south Rochester area. VTel Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Rochester.
VTel Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
VTel Wireless is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rochester. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, VTel Wireless fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rochester. The fastest plan anyone in Rochester 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 Rochester customers is up to 16 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 38.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 61.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
VTel Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rochester 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 Rochester 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 Rochester 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 1.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 38.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 61.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Rochester, VT
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 12.09%, or 123 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central and northwest Rochester area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rochester.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rochester. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rochester. The fastest plan anyone in Rochester can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Rochester customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rochester 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 average compared to other Rochester fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rochester is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Rochester, VT
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 12.09%, or 123 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central and northwest Rochester area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rochester.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rochester. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rochester. The fastest plan anyone in Rochester can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Rochester customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rochester 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 average compared to other Rochester fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rochester is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Rochester, VT
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 5.31%, or 54 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest Rochester area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rochester.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rochester. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rochester. The fastest plan anyone in Rochester can order from Verizon goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Rochester customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rochester 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 Rochester fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rochester is up to 6.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 6.0 Mbps
Rochester Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Rochester or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Rochester compare to the rest of Vermont?
Internet speeds in Rochester are slower versus the average speeds in Vermont: 2,253 Mbps in Vermont versus 1,145 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Vermont is 98.25% versus 99.71% in Rochester.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Rochester 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
- Talcville, VT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hancock, VT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Robinson, VT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lilliesville, VT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lower Granville, VT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Stockbridge, VT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Granville, VT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pittsfield, VT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Randolph, VT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Peth, VT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Simla, CO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Nerstrand, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- New Hope, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Reynolds, ND: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Richford, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Round Lake, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sams Valley, OR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Shabbona, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sheldon, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Siasconset, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds