11 Best Internet Providers in Caribou, ME

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Caribou, ME?

Pioneer Broadband is the highest-rated internet provider in Caribou based on 47 Maine customer reviews, and Pioneer Broadband has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Caribou, Maine, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Caribou

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Caribou Internet Providers

Based on 47 reviews from Maine internet customers, Pioneer Broadband is the best internet service provider for Caribou residents. Pioneer Broadband was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Maine, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 77.2% coverage in Caribou.

At a national level, based on 3076 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Pioneer Broadband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Caribou?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Pioneer Broadband. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Fidium Fiber 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 Caribou

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Fidium Fiber	2,000 Mbps
	Pioneer Broadband	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Great Works Internet	210 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	US Cellular	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Wireless Partners	50 Mbps
	Redzone Wireless	50 Mbps
	Aroostook Technologies	50 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Caribou

Based on data reported by Caribou ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Fidium Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Caribou. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,910 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Caribou?

Maine customers rate Pioneer Broadband 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.

Pioneer Broadband received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Caribou customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Caribou

Caribou 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 city 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 Caribou below, including the metrics used and how Caribou compares to the rest of Maine and nation.

Caribou ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	Caribou	Maine	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Caribou that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	96.49%	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.	1,941 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 Caribou.	9.3	7.0	6.8

 

Caribou Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Caribou	Maine	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.1	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.	87%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	78%	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.	62%	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.	62%	77%	76%

Caribou ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Caribou is A-, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Caribou is high with a score of 31 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Caribou have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Caribou ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.

78% of Caribou households have an internet connection despite having 99.96% availability. 62% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 1% 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 62% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 62% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Caribou 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 Cities Compare to Caribou?

How Much Speed does a Caribou Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Caribou is 2.1, which is smaller than the Maine average of 2.3 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Caribou's average household income is $54,471 which is lower than the Maine average of $78,786 and much 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.

Caribou also has 10% 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 Caribou has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Caribou households are much more technology-disengaged. 87% of households have some sort of computing device, 80% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 78% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Caribou?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Caribou?

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 Caribou is Pioneer Broadband.
• The fastest internet provider should be Fidium Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Pioneer Broadband may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Caribou is Pioneer Broadband.
• HughesNet, Viasat, and Aroostook Technologies has the broadest coverage in Caribou, 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 Caribou compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Caribou 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 Caribou's A- ISP Report Card and 31 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.