Internet Providers in Ripton, Vermont
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Residential Internet Statistics for Ripton, VT
| Wired Internet Providers: | 1 |
|---|---|
| Average Speed Test Result: | 11.84 Mbps |
| Top Advertised Speed: | 80 Mbps |
| No Broadband Access: | 45.45% |
Most Popular Residential Internet Providers in Ripton, Vermont
100% Available
100 Mbps
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3 Mbps
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100% Available
25 Mbps
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Internet Access in Ripton, Vermont
Information on this page is based on biannual FCC provider coverage filings. We leverage direct reporting from providers and other private data to further validate that information. Pricing and plan data is hand-gathered by our market research team. We have found and verified 73 Internet plans in Ripton since 2014. Speed test data in the graph below is limited to 1,104 records as of 2021. This gives a snapshot of what some subscribers are getting in the area, but trends low since tests are usually run to diagnose home networking issues.
The majority of Ripton households have 2-3 wired Internet options available. 100 percent of the Ripton area — 500 people — are limited to one or fewer options. cable and DSL Internet almost always provide the best pricing and data policies for home use.
Taking a look at network technologies offered within the area, the most widespread physical wire Internet technology infrastructures are Satellite and DSL, with practically one hundred percent and close to one hundred percent respectively. DSL Internet service is delivered by twisted copper telephone wires on utility poles, and is sold by companies such as Consolidated Communications (Formerly Fairpoint Communications) that have existing phone networks. DSL is outperformed by all other major Internet technologies except dial-up.
Viasat Internet (formerly Exede) has the largest coverage area in Ripton. practically one hundred percent of Ripton census blocks can receive Internet service from them. HughesNet is the most likely second choice, with coverage in practically one hundred percent of local addresses with Satellite broadband service. HughesNet's fastest plan in Ripton is 25 Mbps.
Besides the Internet options listed above, Consolidated Communications (Formerly Fairpoint Communications) is another option to consider. They have Internet in virtually one hundred percent of Ripton. Wireless companies like North Branch Networks are worth considering. However, the incumbent wired providers usually offer a stronger value so far as speed and price.
Internet Statistics 2021
100.0% of consumers in Ripton
500 People Only have access to 1 or fewer wired internet providers available at their address.This data is calculated from FCC datasets which providers are legally required to supply twice a year. We further validate this data for accuracy.
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Summary Of Fastest Internet Providers In Ripton, Vermont
| Provider | Speed | Type | Time To Download 1 GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viasat Internet (formerly Exede) | 100 Mbps | Satellite | 1m 21s |
| Consolidated Communications (Formerly Fairpoint Communications) | 80 Mbps | DSL | 1m 42s |
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | Satellite | 5m 27s |
Summary of Internet Providers Availability in Ripton, Vermont
- Consolidated - 99.7% Availability in Ripton - Speeds up to 80 Mbps
- Viasat - 100.0% Availability in Ripton - Speeds up to 100 Mbps
- HughesNet - 100.0% Availability in Ripton - Speeds up to 25 Mbps
Internet Providers in Nearby Cities
Internet Provider Competition Map For Ripton
The “Connected” metric is a citywide average based on FCC data showing the density of broadband options at the census block level.
This statistic is drawn from the population in census blocks not served by at least one wired broadband provider.
Zip-based speed averages are calculated from M-Labs consumer speed tests run by IP addresses in the area.
25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload is the minimum speed for an Internet connection to be classified as “Broadband” by the FCC.
Data Caps and Cord Cutting Around Ripton
Data collected by our market researchers suggests that common providers use data caps on home broadband connections. Data caps are controversial because users see caps as a strategy to discourage streaming. Providers insist they are a reasonable strategy as they struggle to manage network congestion. Either way, the culprit is streaming services, which easily eats up one to seven Gigabytes per hour.