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The state of Maine has become a wildly popular travel destination, with more than 15 million visitors in 2023 alone. The Pine Tree State’s beautiful wilderness, gorgeous coastlines and delicious seafood all draw hordes of tourists each year.
Yet, Maine isn’t just a tourist destination — it’s home to more than 1.3 million residents who work and play year-round. To do that, they usually need reliable home internet. In such a large, sparsely populated area, good Wi-Fi plans can be a little harder to come by, but there are a number of trusted internet service providers in Maine. Read on to learn more.
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Best internet providers in Maine
If you live in the Pine Tree State, you may spend much of your time exploring the great outdoors in places like Acadia National Park. But at home, you need fast home Wi-Fi for work and entertainment.
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We rated the largest internet providers in the U.S. for 2025. Each provider was rated on a scale of 1 to 5 based on over a dozen factors, including speed, cost, availability, fees, customer satisfaction, connection type and more. We also used data from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to compare the average speed offered by internet companies in the U.S. to set a baseline for what is considered a good internet speed. Additionally, we analyzed data from the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) to understand how each internet service provider (ISP) fares in customer service and perceived value.
Internet technology in Maine
The type of home internet connection you use can significantly impact Wi-Fi performance. While internet providers in Maine offer a variety of connection types, availability varies by location.
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Like connection type availability, Maine internet provider availability varies from town to town. For instance, Xfinity offers cable internet in Portland and some surrounding towns but is largely unavailable elsewhere in the state. Satellite providers like Hughesnet and Viasat are the only companies that offer service almost anywhere in Maine.
Our top two picks for cheap internet in Maine are Xfinity and Fidium Fiber. Xfinity’s entry-level plan is perfect for streaming and browsing, while Fidium’s affordable fiber internet offers lag-free connectivity for high-speed online gaming.
Fast internet options in Maine
If you really want to max out your internet speed and connect multiple devices at a time, internet providers in Maine can handle that, too. Check out lightning-fast plans from Fidium Fiber, GoNetSpeed, Xfinity and Spectrum. All of these providers offer gigabit connection speeds, if not more. Fiidium and GoNetSpeed’s fiber plans also feature symmetrical upload and download speeds.
If you’re unsure how fast you need your connection to be, check out our internet speed guide to learn more.
Rural internet options in Maine
Much of Maine is rural and sparsely populated. If you live outside major urban areas, you may not have access to as many options for home Wi-Fi. The good news is that satellite internet providers are available almost everywhere, even in remote rural areas of Maine. Connections may be significantly slower than cable, fiber or fixed wireless, but some satellite providers offer download speeds of at least 100 Mbps.
Maine internet FAQs
Is Spectrum the only internet provider in Maine?
No, Maine residents can choose from a number of home internet providers. Depending on where you live, you may find plans from Spectrum, Xfinity, Fidium Fiber, T-Mobile, Hughesnet and more.
What towns in Maine have fiber internet?
Fiber internet is largely available in the central and southwestern parts of the state, covering towns like Bangor, Augusta, Portland, Rockland, Lewiston and Brunswick.
How do I know if a provider is serviceable for me in Maine?
To check on the coverage area for a specific provider, try searching the FCC’s National Broadband Map. Most providers also let you check service availability for your address on their website.
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Luke Daugherty is a freelance writer, editor, and former operations manager. His work covers a wide range of topics, including streaming and internet tech, green energy, and personal finance. His work, bylined and ghostwritten, has appeared in The Balance, CNET, CIO Magazine, Entrepreneur, and more.
Hannah Whatley is an editor who enjoys collaborating with writers to offer readers the most relevant, accurate, and up-to-date information for their home purchases. She has previously edited for The Motley Fool, The Modest Wallet, Grammarly, JoinCake.com and SaveOnEnergy.com, gaining expertise in several industries. Hannah has a B.A. in English from Thomas Edison State University. When she isn’t editing, she enjoys studying linguistics and languages.
