Best Internet Providers in Benton, ME
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Benton, ME
Benton has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Benton.
Ranks compare Benton with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Benton, ME at a Glance
Benton Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Direct Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Benton ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Benton, ME?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Benton based on Maine customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Benton, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 95.63% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Benton?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Benton
How Benton Compares to Places Its Size
Benton's report card score is in the top 29% and its connectivity index is in the top 25%.
| Measure | Benton | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Kennebec County | Maine | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 63.9% | bottom 46% | 78.4% | 77.2% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,639 Mbps | top 26% | 1,918 Mbps | 1,846 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.1 | top 19% | 6.7 | 6.4 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 24% | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 16% | top 18% | 15% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | top 47% | 95% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 87% | top 45% | 91% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 78% | top 11% | 80% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 72% | top 50% | 81% | 82% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $58,744 | bottom 28% | $72,835 | $82,355 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | bottom 38% | 14% | 14% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 63.9% of homes in Benton, against 78.4% across Kennebec County and 77.2% across Maine. Households in Benton are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 16% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $58,744 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Benton
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Benton?
Direct Communications Fiber in Benton, ME
Availability:
63.9%
Customer Rating:
(9)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Direct Communications offers Fiber service to 63.9% of Benton homes. Across the city, Direct Communications Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Benton?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Benton, ME
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Benton homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Benton, ME
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Benton homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Benton, ME
Availability:
95.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
91 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.6% of Benton homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 91 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 18 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Benton, ME
Availability:
50.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.3% of Benton homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Benton?
Spectrum Cable in Benton, ME
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 100.0% of Benton homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Benton?
Direct Communications DSL in Benton, ME
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Direct Communications offers DSL service to 100.0% of Benton homes. Across the city, Direct Communications DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Benton by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Benton
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Benton
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Benton Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Benton that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Winslow has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Albion the fewest (13.8%); Benton has 63.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton (this page) | 710 | 63.9% | 1,639 Mbps | 6.1 | C+ | 54/100 |
| Winslow | 7,948 | 100.0% | 1,998 Mbps | 7.5 | A- | 66/100 |
| South China | 2,275 | 15.9% | 1,011 Mbps | 5.7 | C- | 69/100 |
| Unity | 2,077 | 77.3% | 1,972 Mbps | 4.7 | C+ | 64/100 |
| China | 1,645 | 14.3% | 1,143 Mbps | 6.4 | C | 68/100 |
| Freedom | 1,131 | 67.1% | 1,397 Mbps | 4 | C | 50/100 |
| Albion | 1,095 | 13.8% | 1,138 Mbps | 5.1 | C- | 55/100 |
| Palermo | 982 | 35.2% | 1,220 Mbps | 5.9 | C | 43/100 |
| North Palermo | 602 | 34.7% | 1,037 Mbps | 4.7 | C- | 47/100 |
| Knox Corner | 297 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 3.9 | B- | 59/100 |
| Greens Corner | 83 | 75.9% | 1,638 Mbps | 4 | C | 51/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Benton?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Direct Communications should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Benton
| Direct Communications | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Benton Internet Providers
Based on 32 reviews from Maine internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Benton residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Spectrum wins for second-place in Maine, with 2.77 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Benton.
At a national level, based on 4183 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Benton Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Benton, Maine, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Benton Overall | Maine Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (1) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) |  (31) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Direct Communications | (0) | (0) | (10) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Benton
Based on data reported by Benton ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Direct Communications. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Benton. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,282 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Benton Speed | Maine Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (31) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Direct Communications | (0) | (0) | (10) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Benton?
Of the providers in Benton, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Benton where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Maine or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Spectrum is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.19 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Benton, Maine, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Benton
| ISP / Tech Type | Benton Affordability | Maine Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (31) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Direct Communications | (0) | (0) | (10) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Maine
Customer Reviews
Barbara J.
Fidium Fiber
September 16, 2026 Service is okay. Fidium customer service is abominable. They told me when I signed up that at the year mark, I could call and keep the same pricing - $67.50 per month. I called, they said it was granted, then they proceeded to bill me $87.50 for the next six months. I called every month, until I finally gave up, paid them the $87.50 and then my bill went to $90. I called to terminate their service in per disgust for this company (to Spectrum for better service, $15 lower a month plus streaming of certain channels). They said I would get a sticker in the mail to return their box - that it would arrive in 5 - 7 days. I got their bill - they charged me for THE FULL MONTH, they did not prorate the bill from the stop date. I called twice - one customer service person said it would be prorated, the second said it would not, the supervisor said that it would be. I am STILL waiting to get their return sticker in the mail. DO NOT sign up with this company - they WILL NOT deliver what they promise, then they put you through heck and high water to fix back to what they promised you originally. I am exceptionally glad to be rid of them!!!
Amber W.
Fidium Fiber
September 11, 2026 First. They lie about the promotional price. They claim $30. But bill you $50. Their internet drops off and on. up to 40 minutes. Tried calling them about the internet dropping. Called 4 times in the same day. First 2 times. Busy signal. 3rd time, Said call connecting. Nothing happened after that. 4th time. Phone just rang and rang and rang. Have had them for 2 or 3 months. Useless internet/Company.
Deni P.
Spectrum Cable
June 16, 2026 We have been using Spectrum Cable/Internet services for awhile now and are pleased with the variety of programming offered and internet speed. Customer service is reasonably good, and you can depend on quick response for outages. The one thing that is a downside is the price, it is more expensive than other providers in the area and they don't offer promotional offers to existing customers usually, but perhaps with a phone call to customer service they will give you a similar offer for loyalty if you don't switch. Fast internet speed, friendly reps with good service and reliable service make us continue to use Spectrum over others in the area, and we will continue as satisfied customers as long at the prices remain affordable.
A Bangor, ME Customer
GoNetspeed Fiber
May 24, 2026 I've been overall happy with GoNetspeed's fiber internet service. I was originally on an Affordable Connectivity Program plan through GoNetspeed. When the ACP ended, they let me keep the low-cost plan without trying to get me to switch to a more expensive plan. I have a faster and more consistent connection than I did with my previous cable ISP.
Dan H.
Spectrum Cable
March 21, 2026 I am paying $90/month for my internet service. Granted, it is fast. However, I remember when cable modems first came out and the service was $19.99. I do understand inflation, etc, but it's really tough to pay that bill every month. They never offer discounts or compensation when the service goes out, sometimes for several hours or a day. I just wish it were a little cheaper, that's all.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Benton?
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 Benton is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Direct Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Benton is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, HughesNet, EarthLink, Direct Communications, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Benton, available to 100.0% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.