11 Best Internet Providers in Aroostook County, ME

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Above are the top 4 providers in Aroostook County, ME for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Aroostook County, ME?

Spectrum is the best internet provider in Aroostook County based on Maine customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Spectrum had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Aroostook County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Spectrum is an option for 78.28% of the county.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Aroostook County, Maine, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Aroostook County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Aroostook County Internet Providers

Based on 47 reviews from Maine internet customers, Spectrum is the best internet service provider for Aroostook County residents. Spectrum was rated at an average of 2.85 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Fidium Fiber wins for second-place in Maine, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 93.5% coverage in Aroostook County.

At a national level, based on 3799 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Redzone Wireless is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.22 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Aroostook County?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Aroostook County, the fastest internet in the county comes from Spectrum.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Aroostook County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Fidium Fiber	2,000 Mbps
	Pioneer Broadband	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	US Cellular	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Redzone Wireless	50 Mbps
	Wireless Partners	50 Mbps
	Aroostook Technologies	50 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Aroostook County

Based on data reported by Aroostook County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Aroostook County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Spectrum. This indicates Spectrum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Aroostook County?

Maine customers rate US Cellular as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

US Cellular received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Spectrum is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Aroostook County customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Aroostook County, Maine, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Aroostook County

Aroostook County Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the county and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Aroostook County below, including the metrics used and how Aroostook County compares to the rest of Maine and nation.

Aroostook County ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Aroostook County	Maine	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Aroostook County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	54.92%	70.30%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	1,254 Mbps	1,729 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Aroostook County.	7.3	7.0	6.8

 

Aroostook County Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Aroostook County	Maine	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.2	2.3	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	9%	14%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	89%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	81%	90%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	65%	76%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	66%	77%	76%

Aroostook County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Aroostook County is B-, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Aroostook County is high with a score of 37 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Aroostook County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Aroostook County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

81% of Aroostook County households have an internet connection despite having 99.24% availability. 65% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 5% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 65% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 66% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Aroostook County residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Counties Compare to Aroostook County?

How Much Speed does a Aroostook County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Aroostook County is 2.2, which is smaller than the Maine average of 2.3 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Aroostook County's average household income is $57,113 which is lower than the Maine average of $78,786 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Aroostook County also has 11% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Maine average of 13%. Additionally, 9% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 14% of residents in Maine who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Aroostook County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Aroostook County households are more technology-disengaged. 89% of households have some sort of computing device, 77% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 83% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Aroostook County?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Aroostook County?

The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:

• The best all-around internet service provider in Aroostook County is Spectrum.
• The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Spectrum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Aroostook County is US Cellular.
• Fidium Fiber, HughesNet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Aroostook County, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Aroostook County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Aroostook County stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Aroostook County's B- ISP Report Card and 37 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.