In Machias there are 11 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 918 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.

 

11 Internet Service Providers in Machias

Spectrum | Cable

Availability:

96.40%

Avg. Speed:

940 Mbps

Consolidated Communications | DSL

Availability:

92.16%

Avg. Speed:

51 Mbps

Axiom Technologies | Fiber

Availability:

30.49%

Avg. Speed:

20 Mbps

Great Works Internet | Fiber

Availability:

18.77%

Avg. Speed:

954 Mbps

Great Works Internet | DSL

Availability:

5.75%

Avg. Speed:

20 Mbps

TDS | DSL

Availability:

2.30%

Avg. Speed:

2.1 Mbps

Axiom Technologies | DSL

Availability:

1.44%

Avg. Speed:

10 Mbps

Wireless Partners | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

100.00%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

US Cellular | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

100.00%

Avg. Speed:

2.0 Mbps

Axiom Technologies | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

98.78%

Avg. Speed:

8.8 Mbps

Redzone Wireless | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

10.46%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Machias are not shown.

 

Machias Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

 

HughesNet Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Machias is internet available?

Machias, ME map of internet availability

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Internet service is available in 100.00% of Machias. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is Wireless Partners. Call one of the companies with service in Machias above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Machias.

 

How fast are internet speeds in Machias?

The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Machias.

Machias, ME map of local internet speeds

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The average Machias home can get up to 918 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 17.91% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 3.60% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Machias.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Machias, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.

 

What type of internet should I choose in Machias?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Machias you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 17.91% of Machias homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 78.50% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.60%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Machias homes.

 

Internet Market Health in Machias

Machias, ME map of internet competition

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The map shows how competitive the Machias internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.

Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Machias based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.6 (very healthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.2 (very healthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.0 (very healthy)

Overall, competition is very healthy.

Machias internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Machias homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, dsl, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.

When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Machias internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 4 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.

More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Machias is doing quite well.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Machias, along with details on where in Machias and at what speeds.

Spectrum Cable in Machias, ME

Spectrum cable coverage

About 96.40%, or 2,681 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Machias area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Machias.

 

Spectrum cable download speeds

Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Machias. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Machias. The fastest plan anyone in Machias can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Machias customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Spectrum customers in Machias. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps

 

Spectrum cable upload speeds

In Machias download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Machias cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Machias is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Spectrum's Machias cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Consolidated Communications DSL in Machias, ME

Consolidated DSL coverage

About 92.16%, or 2,563 people, have Consolidated DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Machias area. Consolidated is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Machias.

 

Consolidated Communications DSL download speeds

Consolidated is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Machias. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Consolidated DSL is the fastest. There are 10 different maximum speeds throughout Machias. The fastest plan anyone in Machias can order from Consolidated goes up to 80 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Machias customers is up to 51 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Consolidated Communications customers in Machias. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 34.7% up to 80.0 Mbps
  • 18.1% up to 60.0 Mbps
  • 14.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 17.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 5.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 1.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 3.1% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 2.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 1.0% up to 0.8 Mbps

 

Consolidated Communications DSL upload speeds

In Machias download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Consolidated DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Consolidated is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Machias DSL providers. Consolidated offers 8 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Machias is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.13 Mbps. On average, Consolidated customers can get speeds up to 13 Mbps.

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Consolidated's Machias DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 52.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 14.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 17.9% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 5.9% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 5.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 2.5% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 0.4 Mbps
  • 1.0% up to 0.1 Mbps

 

 

 

Axiom Technologies Fiber in Machias, ME

Axiom Technologies fiber coverage

About 30.49%, or 848 people, have Axiom Technologies fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, east, and south Machias area. Axiom Technologies is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Machias.

 

Axiom Technologies fiber download speeds

Axiom Technologies is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Machias. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Axiom Technologies fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Machias. The fastest plan anyone in Machias can order from Axiom Technologies goes up to 20 Mbps, and all Machias customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Axiom Technologies customers in Machias. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

Axiom Technologies fiber upload speeds

In Machias download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Axiom Technologies fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Axiom Technologies is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Machias fiber providers. Axiom Technologies offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Machias is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Axiom Technologies's Machias fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Great Works Internet Fiber in Machias, ME

Great Works Internet fiber coverage

About 18.77%, or 522 people, have Great Works Internet fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, south, and east Machias area. Great Works Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Machias.

 

Great Works Internet fiber download speeds

Great Works Internet is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Machias. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Great Works Internet fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Machias. The fastest plan anyone in Machias can order from Great Works Internet goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 5.0 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Machias customers is up to 954 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Great Works Internet customers in Machias. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 95.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 4.6% up to 5.0 Mbps

 

Great Works Internet fiber upload speeds

In Machias download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Great Works Internet fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Great Works Internet is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Machias fiber providers. Great Works Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Machias is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Great Works Internet customers can get speeds up to 954 Mbps.

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Great Works Internet's Machias fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 95.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 4.6% up to 5.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Great Works Internet DSL in Machias, ME

Great Works Internet DSL coverage

About 5.75%, or 160 people, have Great Works Internet DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south and east Machias 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 Machias.

 

Great Works Internet DSL download speeds

Great Works Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Machias. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Great Works Internet DSL is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Machias. The fastest plan anyone in Machias can order from Great Works Internet goes up to 20 Mbps, and all Machias customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Great Works Internet customers in Machias. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

Great Works Internet DSL upload speeds

In Machias download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Great Works Internet DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Great Works Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Machias DSL providers. Great Works Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Machias is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Great Works Internet's Machias DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

TDS DSL in Machias, ME

TDS DSL coverage

About 2.30%, or 64 people, have TDS DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Machias area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Machias.

 

TDS DSL download speeds

TDS is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Machias. Versus other DSL providers in the area, TDS DSL is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Machias. The fastest plan anyone in Machias can order from TDS goes up to 5.0 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Machias customers is up to 2.1 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to TDS customers in Machias. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 28.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 71.9% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

TDS DSL upload speeds

In Machias download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for TDS DSL. Compared to other ISPs, TDS is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Machias DSL providers. TDS offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Machias is up to 0.51 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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TDS's Machias DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 0.5 Mbps

 

 

 

Axiom Technologies DSL in Machias, ME

Axiom Technologies DSL coverage

About 1.44%, or 40 people, have Axiom Technologies DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast Machias area. Axiom Technologies is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Machias.

 

Axiom Technologies DSL download speeds

Axiom Technologies is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Machias. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Axiom Technologies DSL is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Machias. The fastest plan anyone in Machias can order from Axiom Technologies goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Machias customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Axiom Technologies customers in Machias. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Axiom Technologies DSL upload speeds

In Machias download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Axiom Technologies DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Axiom Technologies is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Machias DSL providers. Axiom Technologies offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Machias is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Axiom Technologies's Machias DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Wireless Partners Fixed Wireless in Machias, ME

Wireless Partners fixed wireless coverage

About 100.00%, or 2,781 people, have Wireless Partners fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Machias area. Wireless Partners is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Machias.

 

Wireless Partners fixed wireless download speeds

Wireless Partners is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Machias. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Wireless Partners fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Machias. The fastest plan anyone in Machias can order from Wireless Partners goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Machias customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Wireless Partners customers in Machias. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

Wireless Partners fixed wireless upload speeds

In Machias download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Wireless Partners fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Wireless Partners is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Machias fixed wireless providers. Wireless Partners offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Machias is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Wireless Partners's Machias fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Machias, ME

US Cellular fixed wireless coverage

About 100.00%, or 2,781 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Machias area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Machias.

 

US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds

US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Machias. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Machias. The fastest plan anyone in Machias can order from US Cellular goes up to 2.0 Mbps, and all Machias customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to US Cellular customers in Machias. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 2.0 Mbps

 

US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds

In Machias download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Machias fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Machias is up to 0.06 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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US Cellular's Machias fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 0.1 Mbps

 

 

 

Axiom Technologies Fixed Wireless in Machias, ME

Axiom Technologies fixed wireless coverage

About 98.78%, or 2,747 people, have Axiom Technologies fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Machias area. Axiom Technologies is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Machias.

 

Axiom Technologies fixed wireless download speeds

Axiom Technologies is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Machias. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Axiom Technologies fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Machias. The fastest plan anyone in Machias can order from Axiom Technologies goes up to 10 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 5.0 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Machias customers is up to 8.8 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Axiom Technologies customers in Machias. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 76.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 23.7% up to 5.0 Mbps

 

Axiom Technologies fixed wireless upload speeds

In Machias download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Axiom Technologies fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Axiom Technologies is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Machias fixed wireless providers. Axiom Technologies offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Machias is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, Axiom Technologies customers can get speeds up to 4.5 Mbps.

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Axiom Technologies's Machias fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 76.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 23.7% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Redzone Wireless Fixed Wireless in Machias, ME

Redzone Wireless fixed wireless coverage

About 10.46%, or 291 people, have Redzone Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, east, and northwest Machias area. Redzone Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Machias.

 

Redzone Wireless fixed wireless download speeds

Redzone Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Machias. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Redzone Wireless fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Machias. The fastest plan anyone in Machias can order from Redzone Wireless goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Machias customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Redzone Wireless customers in Machias. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

Redzone Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds

In Machias download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Redzone Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Redzone Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Machias fixed wireless providers. Redzone Wireless offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Machias is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Redzone Wireless's Machias fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Machias Internet by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Machias or any of the areas nearby.

How does internet in Machias compare to the rest of Maine?

Internet speeds in Machias are comparable versus the average speeds in Maine: 856 Mbps in Maine versus 918 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Maine is 99.98% versus 100.00% in Machias.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Machias are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

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