In Strafford there are 4 residential internet providers covering 99.37% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 49 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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4 Internet Service Providers in Strafford
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 Strafford are not shown.
Strafford 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
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Internet service is available in 99.37% of Strafford. 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 Fidium. Now you can call companies in Strafford with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Strafford?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Strafford.
Internet Speed Key
The average Strafford home can get up to 49 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 80 Mbps, which 47.65% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 21.32% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Strafford.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Strafford, and slower in the west areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Strafford?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Strafford you live. If speed is your main concern, DSL will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Strafford homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 70.85%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 28.53%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Strafford homes.
Internet Market Health in Strafford
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Strafford 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 Strafford based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.9 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.0 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Strafford internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 2 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Strafford homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are 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. Strafford internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 2 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, Strafford badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Strafford, along with details on where in Strafford and at what speeds.
Fidium Fiber DSL in Strafford, VT
Fidium DSL coverage
About 95.30%, or 304 people, have Fidium DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, northeast, north, southwest, southeast, central, west, and northwest Strafford area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Strafford.
Fidium Fiber DSL download speeds
Fidium is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Strafford. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Fidium DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Strafford. The fastest plan anyone in Strafford 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 Strafford customers is up to 46 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 50.0% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 48.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL upload speeds
In Strafford download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Fidium DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Fidium is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Strafford DSL providers. Fidium offers 3 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 Strafford 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 11 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 50.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 48.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
VTel Wireless Fixed Wireless in Strafford, VT
VTel Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 98.43%, or 314 people, have VTel Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Strafford area. VTel Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Strafford.
VTel Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
VTel Wireless is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Strafford. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, VTel Wireless fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Strafford. The fastest plan anyone in Strafford 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 Strafford customers is up to 17 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 46.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 53.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
VTel Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Strafford 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 fastest compared to other Strafford 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 Strafford 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 1.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 46.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 53.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Strafford Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Strafford or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Strafford compare to the rest of Vermont?
Internet speeds in Strafford are slower versus the average speeds in Vermont: 2,127 Mbps in Vermont versus 49 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Vermont is 98.20% versus 99.37% in Strafford.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Strafford 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
- South Strafford, VT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Post Mills, VT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Vershire, VT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Fairlee, VT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tunbridge, VT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Thetford Center, VT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Vershire Heights, VT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sharon, VT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Thetford, VT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Norwich, VT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Sinai, KY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jonathan, ID: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jones, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jones Mills, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jonesboro, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kahler, CO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kerens, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kincheloe, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kipps, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Johnsonville, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds