Who is our top ranked provider in Bennington VT? [Updated]

Best Bennington Internet Service Providers

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 5 choices for service in Bennington, VT that meet this minimum speed threshold. Of course, many households will find this minimum speed is not sufficient for their needs, especially if they often have multiple downloads occurring simultaneously.
We aim to help you find the best choice when shopping for high speed internet service in Bennington by using our ranking algorithm that takes into consideration the upload speed, download speed, coverage area and overall value. A summary of our results is as follows:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Xfinity	Cable	987 Mbps	35 Mbps	99.6%
2	Consolidated	DSL	80 Mbps	20 Mbps	92.3%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	Hudson Valley Wireless	wireless	25 Mbps	4 Mbps	24.3%

Bennington VT Internet Access Options

When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does Bennington have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Bennington are compared to Bennington County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Vermont overall?
Average download speeds in Bennington of 34.42 Mbps are faster than the Bennington County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for Vermont.

Bennington Internet Access Facts

The average upload speed in Bennington is 5.39 Mbps. This is 18.1% slower than the Bennington County average and 53.5% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 91.1% of Bennington County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 1.4% of Bennington County residents
The average internet download speed in Bennington County is 26.06 Mbps based upon 76744 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Bennington is 48.2% faster than the average in Vermont and 6.2% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average internet download speed in Bennington is 34.42 Mbps based upon 30384 measurements taken in the last 12 months

Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Bennington residents who have access to each of these technology types.

Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Xfinity as the top provider for Bennington, Vermont.

How do the internet speeds in Bennington compare to other cities in Vermont?

Click through to see how the Bennington broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Hyde Park, Johnson, Morrisville, Shelburne, Springfield, Westminster, Woodstock

What download speed do I need to stream movies?

For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Bennington, Vermont?

The following zip codes were used: 05201 and 05257

Who has the fastest internet service in Bennington?

Xfinity with a download speed of 987 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Bennington.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Bennington - Consolidated.

What is an internet data cap?

Some internet providers on their lowest end plans limit the amount of data that can be downloaded in a month. Like cellular phone plans, when that usage limit is hit, an additional charge is added to the customer's bill. Data caps are typically 1TB or more. In a month you could send 40,000 emails, streaming music 24 hours a data, surf the web 24 hours a day plus stream HD video 12 hours a day and still not hit a 1TB limit. Fewer than 10% of customers hit their data caps in a month.

What is fixed wireless internet service?

Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.

Bennington Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.