Internet Providers in Essex Junction, VT

Over 142 people in Essex Junction found the best Internet Provider in the last 30 days.

#1

Earthlink 5G Home Internet

86.1% availability
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Connection Types:

Fixed Wireless / Mobile / 5G Home Internet
Speed up to:

100 Mbps

User Review:

(2977)

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No credit checks - No contracts

#2

Xfinity

89.68% availability
Xfinity logo

Connection Types:

Cable / Television / Phone
Speed up to:

2 Gbps

User Review:

(2645)

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Comcast customers get access to millions of WiFi hotspots nationwide!

#3

Viasat

97.21% availability
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Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

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(2975)

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#4

HughesNet

97.89% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

100 Mbps

User Review:

(2869)

*24-month commitment and early service termination fees apply. Monthly Fee reflects the applied $5 savings for ACH enrollment. Offer may vary by geographic area.

Unlimited Data – With no hard data limits, if you use the data in your plan, speeds will reduce.

#5

Starlink

97% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite
Speed up to:

400 Mbps

User Review:

(2978)

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Fast Satellite Internet available almost anywhere on Earth.

Television Only Providers in Essex Junction, VT

#1DIRECTV

  • Local channels included at no extra cost
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  • Access to Regional Sports Networks with CHOICE package or higher
  • Self-setup in minutes; no technician needed
Pricing starting at:
$59.99

#2Dish Network

  • DISH is ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power for the third year in a row.
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  • FREE Standard Professional Installation from a trusted, local expert.
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

Best Internet Providers in Essex Junction

Essex Junction grew up around the railroad junction that still gives the village its name. Sitting just east of Burlington along I?89 and Route 2, the town has a compact village core and sprawling newer subdivisions. Fiber is concentrated in the Essex Junction village and along Main Street thanks to Burlington Telecom, while neighborhoods toward Route 2 and the newer subdivisions are covered mainly by Xfinity cable or fixed wireless. So inside the village you get lower latency and better upload capacity for video calls, but out near the highway and into rural pockets people often see strong download speeds with weaker uploads or fall back to 5G home or satellite when wired lines stop.

Burlington Telecom or Cyberonic might be available for you, and is often the best choice for speed and reliability, especially for video calls, cloud backups, and multi-user streaming. The best internet providers in Essex Junction will depend on what is available at your address, but consider fiber internet first. If fiber is not available, look at cable internet and then 5G home internet. Fiber plans offer speeds up to 1 Gbps, with starting prices around $99/mo in many areas.

Xfinity provides cable internet and is the next-best pick in Essex Junction, if fiber is not an option. Cable can deliver fast download speeds (up to 2 Gbps) and is more widely available, with plans starting at $50/mo.

Earthlink 5G Home Internet wireless plans can be a strong alternative, if you want something plug-and-play, particularly if you are in a well-covered part of Essex Junction. Pricing often starts around $39.95/mo, and speeds can reach up to 100 Mbps, depending on network conditions and location. If your address has limited options, Cyberonic or Viasat may be available in your area.

What is the fastest internet provider in Essex Junction?

Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Essex Junction, VT, with download speeds up to 2 Gbps and upload speeds up to 1 Gbps — available to 89.68% of the city.
ProviderConnectionsMax DownloadMax UploadAvailability
XfinityCable / Television / Phone2 Gbps1 Gbps89.68%
StarlinkSatellite400 Mbps44 Mbps97.00%
ViasatSatellite / Phone150 Mbps3 Mbps97.21%
Earthlink 5G Home InternetFixed Wireless / Mobile / 5G Home Internet100 Mbps55 Mbps86.10%
HughesNetSatellite / Phone100 Mbps5 Mbps97.89%

What is the cheapest internet provider in Essex Junction?

Earthlink 5G Home Internet offers the cheapest internet in Essex Junction starting at $39.95/month with speeds up to 100 Mbps. Viasat offers the next lowest price at $49.99/month.
ProviderStarting PriceSpeedContractData Cap
Xfinity$50.00+Up to 2 GbpsNoUnlimited
Starlink$55.00Up to 400 MbpsNoUnlimited
Viasat$49.99Up to 150 MbpsNoUnlimited
Earthlink 5G Home Internet$39.95Up to 100 MbpsNoUnlimited
HughesNet$74.99*Up to 100 MbpsYes100-200 GB

What type of internet connection is best in Essex Junction?

Essex Junction has 5 main types of internet connections. Your best option depends on where you live and what you need.

Fiber

0.17%

Fastest, most reliable. Symmetrical speeds. Burlington Telecom is the best available for gaming and WFH.

Cable

90.82%

Most widely available wired option. Xfinity covers 89.68%, Cyberonic covers 0.00%. Up to 2 Gbps download. Good for most households.

DSL

90.30%

Cyberonic, max 11 Mbps. Being phased out for fiber. Only consider if no other options exist.

5G Wireless

36.60%

No contracts or data caps. Earthlink 5G Home Internet leads at 86.10%. Typical 15 Mbps - 450 Mbps. Great for renters and budget-conscious users.

Satellite

100.00%

Viasat (150 Mbps), HughesNet (100 Mbps), Starlink (400 Mbps). Higher latency. Last resort for most Essex Junction residents.

Essex Junction, VT - Internet Connection and Coverage Map

Essex Junction, VT has a total of 11 internet providers including  5 Fiber providers, 3 Cable providers, 4 DSL providers, 5 Fixed Wireless providers and 3 Satellite providers.

Compare Internet Providers in Essex Junction, VT by Coverage Area

All 11 internet providers serving Essex Junction by coverage area. This is the most comprehensive provider comparison available for the city — no competitor lists more than 6 providers with coverage data.

ProviderMax DownloadMax UploadInternet ConnectionCoverage
1.HughesNet100 Mbps5 MbpsSatellite / Phone97.89%
2.Viasat150 Mbps3 MbpsSatellite / Phone97.21%
3.Starlink400 Mbps44 MbpsSatellite97.00%
4.Xfinity2 Gbps1 GbpsCable / Television / Phone89.68%
5.Earthlink 5G Home Internet100 Mbps55 MbpsFixed Wireless / Mobile / 5G Home Internet86.10%
6.King Street Wireless1 Mbps~Fixed Wireless36.60%
7.Sovernet Communications16 Mbps2 MbpsFiber / DSL35.92%
8.Burlington Telecom1 Gbps1 GbpsFiber0.17%
9.Cyberonic11 Mbps11 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Fixed Wireless~
10.T-Mobile 5G Home Internet~~Fixed Wireless / Mobile / 5G Home Internet~
11.Level 3 Communications~~Fiber / DSL~

Is there financial assistance for internet service in Essex Junction?

Yes. Essex Junction residents may qualify for free or discounted internet service through the federal Lifeline program, or provider-specific, low-income, affordable internet plans.

Federal Program

Lifeline

An FCC program that provides up to a $9.25/mo discount on internet service to eligible low-income households at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Provider Program

Xfinity Internet Essentials

$14.95/month for up to 75 Mbps for qualifying households. Xfinity Internet Essentials includes xFi Gateway (modem + Wi-Fi) and discounted PCs.

Frequently Asked Questions about Essex Junction

HughesNet is the best internet provider in Essex Junction, VT, based on speed and pricing. It's Satellite and Phone internet reaches speeds up to 100 Mbps, and plans start at $74.99*. When comparing providers and plans, keep in mind how you use the internet and how many others in your household use it. High-demand activities, like streaming and working from home, and multiple users will require faster speeds to avoid buffering and poor performance.

There are 11 internet providers in Essex Junction, VT. Residents have a variety of service options, including fiber, cable, DSL, fixed wireless and satellite.

HughesNet offers the cheapest internet plans that start at $74.99*. Note that some pricing may be promotional or tied to autopay and paperless billing. If it is promotional pricing, your monthly bill will likely go up when the promo ends.

Xfinity has the fastest speeds in Essex Junction, with a top download speed of 2 Gbps. Faster speeds provide more bandwidth for work-from-home activities (like video conferencing), online gaming, 4K video streaming, and households with multiple users and devices.

No, fiber internet is not available in Essex Junction yet. Use our search tool at BroadbandSearch to see what services and providers are available in your area.

Yes. Essex Junction residents could get assistance to reduce internet costs through various programs. Xfinity Internet Essentials offers up to 75 Mbps for $14.95/month. Since the ACP (Affordable Connectivity Program) ended in 2024, eligible households may take advantage of the federal Lifeline program, which provides up to $9.25/month in discounts.

If it's available in Essex Junction, fiber internet is the best internet option for online gaming. Fiber offers the fastest download and upload speeds, but more importantly, it offers very low latency, which is important for fast-paced games that rely on stability and quick response times.

Yes, 5G home internet is available in Essex Junction. 5G home internet offers competitive pricing and easy self-installation, since it doesn't rely on new or existing wired infrastructure. Average download speeds for 5G home internet are between 200 and 300 Mbps, which is plenty for remote work, streaming HD and 4K content, and households of 2-4 users, depending on activity.

The average download speed in Essex Junction is 29 Mbps. For comparison, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) defines broadband internet as having a download speed of 100 Mbps and an upload speed of 20 Mbps. Go to TestMySpeed and run an internet speed test to see how fast your internet connection is compared to speeds in Essex Junction, VT.

HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink, Xfinity, and Earthlink 5G Home Internet offer internet in Essex Junction, VT.

  • HughesNet: Offers speeds up to 100 Mbps starting at $74.99*/mo.
  • Viasat: Offers speeds up to 150 Mbps starting at $49.99/mo.
  • Starlink: Offers speeds up to 400 Mbps starting at $55.00/mo.
  • Xfinity: Offers speeds up to 2 Gbps starting at $50.00+/mo.
  • Earthlink 5G Home Internet: Offers speeds up to 100 Mbps starting at $39.95/mo.

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Free wireless internet access points in Essex Junction

Brownell
6 Lincoln St.
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-6955

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