Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
Prices for home internet in Burlington range from $35 to over $110. There are usable options around the $50 level, although you may be able to shop around for cheaper plans. Burlington Telecom’s $58-a-month 150Mbps plan is your best bet for fiber at an affordable price. Xfinity’s $35-a-month 300Mbps is a decent deal, though you’ll need to factor in equipment costs. Also, be aware the price will go up after your one-year introductory period.
Provider | Starting price | Max download speed | Monthly equipment fee | Contract |
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Xfinity Connect More Read full review | $35 | 200Mbps | $15 (optional) | 1 year |
T-Mobile Home Internet Read full review | $50 ($40 with eligible mobile plans) | 245Mbps | None | None |
Burlington Telecom | $58 | 150Mbps | None | None |
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Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
The best internet deals and the top promotions in Burlington depend on what discounts are available during that period. Most deals are short-lived, but we look frequently for the latest offers.
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Burlington internet providers like Xfinity may offer lower introductory pricing or streaming add-ons for a limited time. Burlington Telecom, however, tends to run the same standard pricing year-round.
For a more extensive list of deals, check out our guide on the best internet deals.
Burlington doesn’t have the multi-gig home internet plans available in some other areas, but gig speeds are widespread across town thanks to Burlington Telecom and Xfinity. Recent Ookla Speedtest.net data for Burlington shows the city has a median download speed of about 143Mbps for fixed internet like fiber and cable. Xfinity’s 1,200Mbps Gigabit Extra plan offers the fastest downloads, but Burlington Telecom can boast symmetrical gig speeds for fast uploads.
Provider | Max download speed | Max upload speed | Starting price | Data cap | Contract |
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Xfinity Gigabit Extra Read full review | $75 | 1,200Mbps | 35Mbps | None | Cable |
Burlington Telecom | $73 | 1,000Mbps | 1,000Mbps | None | Fiber |
Xfinity Gigabit Read full review | $50 | 1,000Mbps | 20Mbps | None | Cable |
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Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
Most internet connection plans can now handle basic productivity and communication tasks. If you're looking for an internet plan that can accommodate videoconferencing, streaming video or gaming, you'll have a better experience with a more robust connection. Here's an overview of the recommended minimum download speeds for various applications, according to the FCC. Note that these are only guidelines and that internet speed, service and performance vary by connection type, provider and address.
For more information, refer to our guide on how much internet speed you really need
Internet service providers are numerous and regional. Unlike the latest smartphone, laptop, router or kitchen tool, it's impractical to personally test every internet service provider in a given city. What's our approach? For starters, we tap into a proprietary database of pricing, availability and speed information that draws from our own historical ISP data, partner data and mapping information from the Federal Communications Commission at FCC.gov.
It doesn't end there: We go to the FCC's website to check our data and ensure we consider every ISP that provides service in an area. We also input local addresses on provider websites to find specific options for residents. We look at sources, including the American Customer Satisfaction Index and J.D. Power to evaluate how happy customers are with an ISP's service. ISP plans and prices are subject to frequent changes; all information provided is accurate as of publication.
Once we have this localized information, we ask three main questions:
While the answer to those questions is often layered and complex, the providers who come closest to “yes” on all three are the ones we recommend. When it comes to selecting the cheapest internet service, we look for the plans with the lowest monthly fee, although we also factor in things like price increases, equipment fees and contracts. Choosing the fastest internet service is relatively straightforward. We look at advertised upload and download speeds, and also take into account real-world speed data from sources like Ookla and FCC reports.
To explore our process in more depth, you can visit our How we test ISPs page.
The two main home internet competitors in town are Burlington Telecom and Xfinity. Local ISP Burlington Telecom has an edge due to its good customer service reputation, symmetrical fiber speeds and straightforward plans. Xfinity has a lot of plan options, but those tempting introductory rates don’t last, and upload speeds are considerably slower than you get with fiber. T-Mobile Home Internet is a dark horse candidate and it’s easy enough to test drive the service to see if it works well for you.
Who is the cheapest internet provider in Burlington?
Xfinity’s $35-a-month 300Mbps plan is as cheap as it gets in Burlington, but pricing is only good for a year. Plus, you’ll need to rent equipment for $15 a month or provide your own. T-Mobile customers with certain phone plans can also get their home internet for as low as $40 a month.
Which internet provider in Burlington offers the fastest plan?
Xfinity’s top-level 1,200Mbps plan has the fastest download speed in Burlington, but uploads are slow. The fastest symmetrical plan with speedy uploads comes from Burlington Telecom’s 1,000Mbps fiber tier.
Is fiber internet available in Burlington?
Burlington Telecom has the city well covered with a fiber network that delivers speeds up to 1,000Mbps. Its biggest competitor is cable company Xfinity.
Source: cnet.com