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Internet providers in Portland, ME

Spectrum
63% available in Portland
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)

User Rating (3430)◊
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Unlock the best deal when you combine services with Spectrum Internet® – Starting at $30/mo.

Verizon Home Internet
51% available in Portland
Connection:
5G Home
Download speeds up to
300Mbps

User Rating(16)◊
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Viasat
99% available in Portland
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps

User Rating (445)◊
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Starlink
99% available in Portland
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
220Mbps

User Rating(181)◊
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Fidium Fiber
99% available in Portland
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps

User Rating (0)◊
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Consolidated Communications
99% available in Portland
Connection:
DSL & Fiber
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating (61)◊
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GWI
100% available in Portland
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
10Mbps

User Rating (1)◊
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Redzone Wireless
85% available in Portland
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
25Mbps

User Rating (0)◊
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Networkmaine
35% available in Portland
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps

User Rating (0)◊
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Spectrum
64% available in Portland
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)

User Rating (3430)◊
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833-401-1125
or View Plans for Spectrum

Unlock the best deal when you combine services with Spectrum Internet® – Starting at $30/mo.

Viasat
99% available in Portland
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps

User Rating (445)◊
Call Now
833-401-4480
or View Plans for Viasat
Consolidated Communications
99% available in Portland
Connection:
DSL & Fiber
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating (61)◊
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GWI
100% available in Portland
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
10Mbps

User Rating (1)◊
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Redzone Wireless
85% available in Portland
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
25Mbps

User Rating (0)◊
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Ooma
50% available in Portland
Ooma
Connection:
Wireless LTE
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating (6)◊
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Networkmaine
35% available in Portland
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps

User Rating (0)◊
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Zayo Group
8% available in Portland
Connection:
DSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless & Other Copper Wireline
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps

User Rating (1)◊
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Mint
Available in Portland
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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Visible
Available in Portland
Connection:
Mobile
Visible
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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Spectrum Mobile
99% available in Portland
Connection:
Mobile
Spectrum Mobile
5G Speeds may vary

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Only available to Spectrum Internet customers. Buy one line of Unlimited Data Plan and get the second line FREE for 12 months + extra $100 off when you trade-in an eligible device with the purchase of a new line and phone activation.

AT&T Wireless
98% available in Portland
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
5G Speeds may vary

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Verizon Wireless
20% available in Portland
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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0–5 Mbps

Works for:

  • Checking email
  • Streaming music on one device
  • Searching on Google

5–40 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video on one device
  • Video calling with Skype or FaceTime
  • Online gaming for one player

40–100 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming HD video on a few devices
  • Multiplayer online gaming
  • Downloading large files

100–500 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video in UHD on multiple screens
  • Downloading files quickly
  • Gaming online for multiple players

500–1,000+ Mbps

Works for:

  • Doing a lot of almost anything

Internet in Portland

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Portland area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Average starting price
$347.18/mo

Average speed
192.1 Mbps

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Portland Residential Internet Coverage

In the coastal city of Portland, residents and businesses can choose the internet service plan that fits their budget and speed needs. This is due to the huge variety of ISPs that have Portland networks.

Cable service is accessible in all of Portland through Time Warner Spectrum. The service area expands well beyond the city limits, providing options to those in nearby suburban and rural areas. Covered neighborhoods include Riverton, Deering Junction, Rosemont, and Woodfords.

Networkmaine is also fairly established in Portland. This ISP brings coverage to communities as far north as Auburn, as far south as Stroudwater, as far west as Nason's Corner, and as far east as Peak's Island.

Both Axiom Technologies and FairPoint Communications have networks that extend beyond Portland's borders. Both providers have a network that serves all of Portland and expands to communities in the north, west, and south. One Communications boasts a similar network.

One of the most widespread networks in Portland is GWI. The coverage area of GWI reaches areas like downtown, Munjoy Hill, and Oakdale.

A handful of Portland neighborhoods enjoy reliable service through New Edge Networks. This ISP serves the neighborhoods of East End and Munjoy in the south.

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Average download speed
192.07 Mbps

Average upload speed
93.77 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
27.58 ms

Average jitter
6.96 ms

 

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Summary of Portland internet providers

Provider Type Download speeds up to User rating Order online
Spectrum Cable 1000 Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)		 3.5/5 View Plans for Spectrum
Verizon Home Internet 5G Home 300 Mbps 4/5 View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Viasat
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for Starlink
Fidium Fiber Fiber 1000 Mbps N/A
Consolidated Communications DSL & Fiber 100 Mbps 2.0/5 View Plans for Consolidated Communications
GWI DSL 10 Mbps 3.0/5 View Plans for GWI
Redzone Wireless Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps N/A View Plans for Redzone Wireless
Networkmaine Fiber 1000 Mbps N/A

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

Customer reviews of internet providers in Portland

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Spectrum

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I M | 06-10-2024

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My parents pay an arm and a leg for Internet and cable for the Internet to be down half the time. If I could give it no start I would.

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Nicholas T | 09-28-2023

Fine product but horrible business practices. From charging you for equipment you never asked for, to raising your bill without any notification. I called to cancel my service, and their retention employees are the worst of them all. They keep you on the line and will tell you anything not to switch their service. My bill went from 85 a month to 125. I called to cancel, and they said they can give me the same speeds at just 25. I said it was too late, and I wont do business with a shady company. The terrible person then tried for 15 minutes to sell me on the company, despite my repeated requests to just cancel the service. He even ended up calling me stupid for going for a higher price at a different company, and yes that's what I would prefer after betrayal. Horrible experience, I am so glad another company has moved in to break up the monopoly Spectrum has in the area.

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Carter G | 09-26-2023

No problem with service or speed, but has to be one of the most brutal customer service experiences I've ever had with a utility. Forty minute conversation literally to disconnect service. This should be a 10 minute call max. Customer service rep assured me she had to play forty questions with me before they could do anything for me. Absolutely abysmal. Avoid if you can.

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Steven S | 04-22-2017

Have not seen any increase in service just continual price increases. Speed varies on internet connection so much so some days that it is useless to even try to get anything done. Currently shopping for another option but market is limited here.

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Nicholas T | 09-28-2023

Fine product but horrible business practices. From charging you for equipment you never asked for, to raising your bill without any notification. I called to cancel my service, and their retention employees are the worst of them all. They keep you on the line and will tell you anything not to switch their service. My bill went from 85 a month to 125. I called to cancel, and they said they can give me the same speeds at just 25. I said it was too late, and I wont do business with a shady company. The terrible person then tried for 15 minutes to sell me on the company, despite my repeated requests to just cancel the service. He even ended up calling me stupid for going for a higher price at a different company, and yes that's what I would prefer after betrayal. Horrible experience, I am so glad another company has moved in to break up the monopoly Spectrum has in the area.

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Ian W | 08-09-2016

They blame our router/modem for our slow internet. The price keeps going up for our slow service. They know they have no one to compete against so customer service doesn't matter.

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