In Maine there are 4 residential Fiber providers covering 12.61% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 623 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Maine
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Maine are not shown.
Maine Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Maine is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 12.61% of Maine. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Great Works Internet. Call one of the companies with service in Maine above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Maine?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Maine.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Maine home can get up to 623 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the state is 1,000 Mbps, which 7.17% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 3.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Maine.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Maine, and slower in the north areas of the state.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Maine?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Maine you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the state.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 8.51% of Maine homes.
- Cable is fastest for 83.92% of the state.
- DSL is fastest for 5.45%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.11%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Maine homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Maine, along with details on where in Maine and at what speeds.
Great Works Internet Fiber in Maine
Great Works Internet fiber coverage
About 3.12%, or 41,466 people, have Great Works Internet fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southwest, south, central, east, northeast, west, north, and northwest Maine area. Great Works Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Maine.
Great Works Internet fiber download speeds
Great Works Internet is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Maine. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Great Works Internet fiber is above average. There are 10 different maximum speeds throughout Maine. The fastest plan anyone in Maine can order from Great Works Internet goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 3.0 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Maine customers is up to 860 Mbps.
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- 85.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 157.0 Mbps
- 2.6% up to 105.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 26.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 21.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 16.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Great Works Internet fiber upload speeds
In Maine download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Great Works Internet fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Great Works Internet is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Maine fiber providers. Great Works Internet offers 9 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Maine is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Great Works Internet customers can get speeds up to 860 Mbps.
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- 85.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 157.0 Mbps
- 2.6% up to 105.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 26.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Lincolnville Telephone Company Fiber in Maine
Lincolnville Telephone Company fiber coverage
About 2.47%, or 32,783 people, have Lincolnville Telephone Company fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the south, central, and east Maine area. Lincolnville Telephone Company is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Maine.
Lincolnville Telephone Company fiber download speeds
Lincolnville Telephone Company is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Maine. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Lincolnville Telephone Company fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Maine. The fastest plan anyone in Maine can order from Lincolnville Telephone Company goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Maine customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Lincolnville Telephone Company fiber upload speeds
In Maine download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Lincolnville Telephone Company fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Lincolnville Telephone Company is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Maine fiber providers. Lincolnville Telephone Company offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Maine is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Pioneer Broadband Fiber in Maine
Pioneer Broadband fiber coverage
About 1.92%, or 25,545 people, have Pioneer Broadband fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the northeast, east, north, and central Maine area. Pioneer Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Maine.
Pioneer Broadband fiber download speeds
Pioneer Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Maine. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Pioneer Broadband fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Maine. The fastest plan anyone in Maine can order from Pioneer Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Maine customers is up to 553 Mbps.
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- 50.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 49.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
Pioneer Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Maine download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Pioneer Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Pioneer Broadband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Maine fiber providers. Pioneer Broadband offers 2 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Maine is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Pioneer Broadband customers can get speeds up to 553 Mbps.
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- 50.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 49.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
Consolidated Communications Fiber in Maine
Consolidated fiber coverage
About 1.83%, or 24,339 people, have Consolidated fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southwest, central, south, northeast, north, and east Maine area. Consolidated is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Maine.
Consolidated Communications fiber download speeds
Consolidated is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Maine. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Consolidated fiber is above average. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Maine. The fastest plan anyone in Maine can order from Consolidated goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 5.0 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Maine customers is up to 679 Mbps.
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- 64.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 22.4% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 12.5% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
Consolidated Communications fiber upload speeds
In Maine download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Consolidated fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Consolidated is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Maine fiber providers. Consolidated offers 9 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Maine is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Consolidated customers can get speeds up to 660 Mbps.
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- 64.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 22.4% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 12.4% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Maine Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Maine or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Maine compare to the rest of the United States?
Fiber internet speeds in Maine are slower versus the average speeds in the United States: 936 Mbps in the United States versus 623 Mbps in the state. The nation has far less fiber availability compared to the state. Average fiber coverage in the United States is 89.84% versus 12.61% in Maine.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Maine are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet look like in other states?
Below are states nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby States
- New Hampshire: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Vermont: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Massachusetts: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Rhode Island: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Connecticut: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- New York: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- New Jersey: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Delaware: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Pennsylvania: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Maryland: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
States with Similar Populations
- New Hampshire: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hawaii: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Rhode Island: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Montana: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Idaho: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Delaware: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- South Dakota: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- West Virginia: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Nebraska: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- North Dakota: more fiber coverage, faster speeds