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Internet Providers in Damariscotta, Maine

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Home Internet in Damariscotta, ME

  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 84.1%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Tidewater Telecom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 37.9%
  • 5. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 82%
  • 6. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 71.9%

Best Internet Providers in Damariscotta, ME

As the prime internet provider in Damariscotta, Maine, Spectrum covers 84% of the community with its robust cable internet service. It delivers a remarkable maximum download speed of up to 1 Gbps, providing a strong investment for consumers - especially if they run digital businesses, play online games or have large families that require simultaneous internet use. Spectrum's plans start at the practical cost of $49.99 a month.

On the other hand, Viasat Internet and Hughesnet blanket the entire Damariscotta community with their 100% coverage, employing a satellite connection. Both Viasat and Hughesnet offer plans starting at $49.99 a month, with maximum download speeds of 30 Mbps and 25 Mbps respectively. While this speed is moderate compared to Spectrum, it's ideal for routine online activities like browsing, emailing and social media. The satellite connection from these providers proves essential in areas where other types like cable, DSL or fiber, might not reach.

The selection of connection methods in Damariscotta, ME, which include cable, DSL, satellite, fiber, and fixed wireless, means residents can find the ideal internet service that fits their unique needs, budget, and location.

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
  • Always ON
81.95%
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
  • Spectrum
  • Tidewater Telecom
84.11%

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Provider Connection Types in Damariscotta, ME

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Damariscotta, ME
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
29.020000000000003%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
84.17%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
37.730000000000004%

List of Internet Providers in Damariscotta, ME

Provider Type Top Speed
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Tidewater Telecom DSL, Fiber 1 Gbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Damariscotta, ME

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Spectrum $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
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
Tidewater Telecom $37.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
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
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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