Maine Internet Overview
1000 Mbps avg · 427 ZIP codes · 100% fiber · 16 counties
County Grade Distribution
Best Broadband Counties in Maine
| County | Grade | Avg Download | Fiber | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waldo | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 18 |
| Lincoln | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 27 |
| Knox | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 19 |
| Aroostook | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 41 |
| Oxford | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 34 |
| York | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 36 |
| Penobscot | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 41 |
| Washington | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 31 |
| Piscataquis | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 13 |
| Cumberland | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 38 |
| Sagadahoc | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 8 |
| Androscoggin | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 14 |
| Kennebec | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 26 |
| Hancock | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 40 |
| Franklin | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 16 |
Slowest Counties in Maine
| County | Grade | Avg Download | Fiber | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 25 |
| Franklin | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 16 |
| Hancock | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 40 |
| Kennebec | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 26 |
| Androscoggin | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 14 |
| Sagadahoc | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 8 |
| Cumberland | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 38 |
| Piscataquis | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 13 |
| York | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 36 |
| Penobscot | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 41 |
| Washington | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 31 |
| Oxford | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 34 |
| Aroostook | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 41 |
| Knox | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 19 |
| Lincoln | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 27 |
All 16 Counties in Maine
Internet Providers in Maine
| Provider | ZIP Codes | Max Speed |
|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile | - | 25 Mbps |
| Charter (Spectrum) | - | 1,000 Mbps |
| Comcast (Xfinity) | - | 2,000 Mbps |
| United States Cellular Corporation | - | 2 Mbps |
| Consolidated Communications | 427 | 1,000 Mbps |
| Wireless Partners LLC | 427 | 25 Mbps |
| Axiom Technologies | 427 | 10 Mbps |
| Redzone Wireless, LLC | 427 | 102 Mbps |
Cities in Maine
Neighboring States
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average internet speed in Maine?
Maine has an average maximum download speed of 1000 Mbps across 427 ZIP codes. 100% of areas have fiber internet access, and the state averages 10 providers per ZIP code.
Which counties in Maine have the best internet?
The counties with the best broadband in Maine include Waldo (Grade A), Lincoln (Grade B), Knox (Grade B). These areas have the fastest average speeds and most provider competition.
How does Maine compare to the national average?
The national average download speed is 876 Mbps, while Maine averages 1000 Mbps, above the national average. Nationally, 96% of areas have fiber, compared to 100% in Maine.
The this entity record above pulls directly from the FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). What follows is the per-entity context — how this entity sits in the broader U.S. internet availability and broadband speed distribution and which underlying factors drive the headline numbers.
Every number on this page links back to the FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC); the methodology page describes the inputs, refresh cadence, and known limitations of the underlying data product.
For readers using this page as a decision input, the related-entity pages elsewhere on the site provide the comparison set. The most useful comparison for this entity is typically a peer within U.S. ZIPs, counties, and states with similar size, similar exposure, or similar geography — not the national-level summary alone.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, 2026.