Internet providers in Burlington, Vermont 05401
ZIP code 05401 is in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont. Compare the major providers below, then check availability for your address.
Internet in Burlington 05401: local snapshot
About 88% of the 13,361 households in 05401 have a broadband subscription, in line with the Vermont average of 88%. That ranks 05401#122 of 243 ZIP codes in Vermont for broadband adoption. Very few households (4%) are offline, suggesting internet service is widely used in this area.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023). These figures describe the area, not the providers available at your address.
Compare internet providers in Burlington, Vermont
Share of residential locations in Burlington where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.
| # | Provider | Technology (varies by address) | Locations covered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xfinity | Cable | 99%+ | |
| 2 | VTel Wireless | Fixed wireless | 95% | |
| 3 | Schurz Communications | Fiber, Cable | 94% | |
| 4 | Fidium Fiber | Fiber, DSL | 75% | |
| 5 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 74% | |
| 6 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 72% | Check availability |
| 7 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 63% | Check availability |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What technologies are available in Burlington?
Fiber is widely available: about 94% of locations in Burlington can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 94% of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 92% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Burlington that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
What to know about internet in Burlington 05401
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in Burlington, about 100%. 7 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, VTel Wireless, Schurz Communications, Fidium Fiber, T-Mobile Home Internet, Verizon, and AT&T), so the market looks competitive. VTel Wireless and T-Mobile Home Internet offer fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
Broadband adoption in 05401 (88%) is close to the Burlington average of 88%. The median age of residents is 25, a young area where streaming and gaming often drive demand for faster plans.
Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Burlington?
Yes, in part. About 94% of residential locations in Burlington can get fiber, 99% can get cable, and about 94% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Burlington?
Xfinity reports service to about 100% of residential locations in Burlington, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Burlington?
7 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Burlington, and 7 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in Burlington 05401?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.
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