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Internet Providers in Thorndike, Maine

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Home Internet in Thorndike, ME

  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 13.3%
  • 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. Direct
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber, DSL
    Availability: 56.2%
  • 5. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 61.8%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 54.3%

Best Internet Providers in Thorndike, ME

In Thorndike, Maine, Viasat Internet ranks as the top internet service provider. Viasat offers a satellite connection with complete coverage, ensuring all residents have access regardless of their location. With a maximum download speed of 150 Mbps, Viasat delivers relatively fast internet for a satellite provider. However, its starting price of $119.99 per month makes it one of the more expensive options available. Despite this, total coverage and decent speeds make Viasat a key player in Thorndike’s internet landscape, especially where other types of connections might be lacking.

Hughesnet secures the second spot among Thorndike's internet providers. It also offers a satellite connection with 100% coverage. Hughesnet provides a maximum download speed of 100 Mbps and a more affordable starting price of $49.99 per month. This makes it a cost-effective alternative for residents seeking reliable satellite internet without the higher costs of Viasat. Additionally, Always ON offers a fixed wireless option covering 54.3% of the area, with a starting price of $60 per month and speeds of 25 Mbps.

Overall, satellite options dominate Thorndike's internet market, ensuring every resident has access to the web, albeit at differing speeds and prices.

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
61.8%
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
  • Direct
56.2%

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Provider Connection Types in Thorndike, ME

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Thorndike, ME
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
40.02%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
11.72%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
54.56999999999999%

List of Internet Providers in Thorndike, ME

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

Internet Providers in Thorndike, 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
Direct Communications $54.95/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
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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