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Internet Providers in
Orient, ME

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Home Internet in Orient, ME
  • Provider
    • AT&T
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • EarthLink
    • XNET WiFi
    • Consolidated
    • Pioneer Broadband
    • UScellular
    • Trailrunner LLC
    • Starlink
    • Hughesnet
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 98.2%
  • T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    87 - 415 Mbps
    Rely, All-In, and Amplified Internet plans can experience fast 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. T-Mobile Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks. See https://t-mobile.com/OpenInternet for additional details.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 16.6%
  • EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 8.7%
  • XNET WiFi
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 16.3%
  • Consolidated
    Speeds Up To
    80 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 10.1%
  • 7. Pioneer Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber, DSL
    Availability: 32.3%
  • 8. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 69.8%
  • 9. Trailrunner LLC
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 91%
  • 10. Starlink
    Speeds Up To
    350 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 11. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Orient, ME

Viasat Internet ranks as the leading provider in Orient, Maine, covering 98.20% of the town via satellite. Their service offers maximum download speeds of up to 150 Mbps and starts at $119.99 per month. This extensive coverage and high-speed access are crucial in a town where 100% of the internet connectivity depends on satellite options. EarthLink 5G Home Internet provides a 5G connection to just 8.70% of Orient. Despite its limited reach, EarthLink delivers download speeds up to 100 Mbps with a more affordable starting price of $39.95 per month. Meanwhile, HughesNet, another satellite provider, also ensures complete coverage in Orient. It matches EarthLink's maximum download speed of 100 Mbps, with a starting price of $49.99 per month, offering a competitive alternative within satellite services. The nearly universal satellite coverage from Viasat and HughesNet is essential for Orient, where fiber connections are non-existent and cable internet services cover only 36% of the town. This heavy reliance on satellite underlines the crucial role these providers play in bridging connectivity gaps in areas lacking traditional wired internet. Fixed wireless options, covering 97% of Orient, offer a robust alternative, but the absence of fiber and limited cable availability highlight the need for comprehensive satellite services to ensure residents remain connected.

Viasat Internet ranks as the leading provider in Orient, Maine, covering 98.20% of the town via satellite. Their service offers maximum download speeds of up to 150 Mbps and starts at $119.99 per month. This extensive coverage and high-speed access are crucial in a town where 100% of the internet connectivity depends on satellite options.

EarthLink 5G Home Internet provides a 5G connection to just 8.70% of Orient. Despite its limited reach, EarthLink delivers download speeds up to 100 Mbps with a more affordable starting price of $39.95 per month. Meanwhile, HughesNet, another satellite provider, also ensures complete coverage in Orient. It matches EarthLink's maximum download speed of 100 Mbps, with a starting price of $49.99 per month, offering a competitive alternative within satellite services.

The nearly universal satellite coverage from Viasat and HughesNet is essential for Orient, where fiber connections are non-existent and cable internet services cover only 36% of the town. This heavy reliance on satellite underlines the crucial role these providers play in bridging connectivity gaps in areas lacking traditional wired internet. Fixed wireless options, covering 97% of Orient, offer a robust alternative, but the absence of fiber and limited cable availability highlight the need for comprehensive satellite services to ensure residents remain connected.

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
69.77%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • AT&T
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • EarthLink
  • Starlink
  • Hughesnet
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • XNET WiFi
  • Pioneer Broadband
32.29%

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Provider Connection Types in Orient, ME

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Orient, ME
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
32.36%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
35.79%

Internet Providers in Orient, ME

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet Air $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 300 Mbps In rare cases, if your usage is contributing to congestion on the network, AT&T will greatly reduce your speed for a min. of 30 min. 5G Internet
Viasat Internet $69.99/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
XNET WiFi $65/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Consolidated Communications $51.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 80 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
Pioneer Broadband $67.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, DSL
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Trailrunner LLC $69.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $59/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 350 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $39.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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