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Internet Providers in Athens, Maine

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Home Internet in Athens, ME

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.8%
  • 3. TDS Telecom
    Speeds Up To
    8 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 97%
  • 4. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 5.7%
  • 5. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 45.6%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Athens, ME

Verizon delivers 5G internet to Athens, Maine, with speeds up to 50 Mbps. Plans start at $50 per month. Despite its affordability and modern technology, Verizon's coverage reaches only 36.70% of the town. In comparison, fixed wireless technology covers 65% of Athens, indicating that Verizon's infrastructure still has room to grow.

Viasat Internet, second in rank, offers satellite internet with 100% town coverage. Every resident can access Viasat, which boasts a maximum download speed of 150 Mbps. However, this comes at a steep starting price of $119.99 per month. For those in areas lacking DSL or cable options, Viasat remains an essential choice. With full satellite coverage, Viasat ensures availability for a wide range of users.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • UScellular
45.59%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • TDS Telecom
97%

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Provider Connection Types in Athens, ME

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Athens, ME
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
19.689999999999998%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
64.02%

List of Internet Providers in Athens, ME

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
TDS Telecom Fiber 8 Gbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Athens, ME

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $119.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
TDS Telecom $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 8 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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