VTel
TelecommunicationsVermont, United States51-200 Employees
Vermont Telephone Company (VTel) is a small, family-owned telecommunications provider based in Springfield, Vermont, serving 14 rural villages in the state. The company traces its roots to 1890 and has maintained telephone service for rural farms and homes since its early days, including a connection used during Calvin Coolidge's 1923 presidential swearing-in. It emphasizes serving Vermonters by offering reliable service and accessible communication, with a focus on personal, responsive customer support. In the broader industry, VTel positions itself as an innovator in rural connectivity within Vermont, having been among the first to introduce Internet service and to expand network capacity in the region. A notable development in 2020 involved Ericsson partnering with VTel to provide free high-speed wireless internet and Google Chromebooks to Rutland students in need, reflecting collaboration to improve access.