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Internet Providers in Portland, Maine

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Home Internet in Portland, ME
  • Provider
    • Spectrum
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • EarthLink
    • Verizon
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • Consolidated
    • RedZone Wireless
    • UScellular
    • GoNetspeed
    • TK Networks
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 91.2%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 42.5%
  • 4. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 55.3%
  • 5. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 31.4%
  • 6. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 42.5%
  • 8. Consolidated
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 74.5%
  • 9. RedZone Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 92.6%
  • 10. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 90.3%
  • 11. GoNetspeed
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 58.6%
  • 12. TK Networks
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 95.7%
  • 13. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Home Internet Summary in Portland, ME

Spectrum stands out as Portland, Maine's top internet service provider, offering cable connections with maximum download speeds of up to 1 Gbps. With coverage reaching 91.20% of the city, their plans start at $49.99 per month. These high speeds and wide coverage make Spectrum ideal for heavy internet use, such as streaming, gaming, or using multiple devices simultaneously.

Viasat Internet follows with a satellite connection that covers 100% of Portland, perfect for those in remote areas. However, Viasat's plans cost $119.99 per month for speeds up to 150 Mbps. EarthLink 5G Home Internet ranks third, providing a 5G connection that covers 55.30% of the city. EarthLink offers speeds up to 100 Mbps, starting at $39.95 per month, making it the most budget-friendly among the three.

Portland residents have access to various internet technologies, including DSL, cable, fiber, fixed wireless, and satellite. This variety ensures that everyone can find a service that fits their needs and budget.

Best Internet Providers in Portland, ME

The best internet providers in Portland are Spectrum and Consolidated Communications. Spectrum is the best option available since its cable network offers download speeds up to 1 Gbps (wireless speeds may vary), with prices starting at $50 per month for 12 months. On top of its internet speeds, Spectrum packages are a convenient way to combine multiple home services into one bill.

Consolidated Communications is the next-best internet provider in Portland. Residents can experience download speeds up to 2 Gbps when they purchase one of its internet plans, which start at $25 per month.

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
90.3%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
  • Consolidated
  • GoNetspeed
  • TK Networks
95.7%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Portland, Maine

Looking for internet providers near you? This map can help. Use the drop-down menu to select an internet provider in your area, then enter your address into the address bar. The map will show your neighborhood and overlay the internet provider's availability by address, so that you can see which providers are available exactly where you live. You can also use the map to find internet store locations near you — just toggle the switch to "stores" and choose a provider in your area from the drop down menu to see exactly where that ISP's local stores are.

Provider Connection Types in Portland, ME

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Portland, ME
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
5.06%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
91.53%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
52.790000000000006%

Internet Providers in Portland, ME

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Spectrum $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Consolidated Communications $25/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
RedZone Wireless $58/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
GoNetspeed $39.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
TK Networks $59/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps 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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