10 Best Internet Providers in Etna, ME

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Above are the top 4 providers in Etna, 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 Etna, ME?

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Etna

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

Based on 56 reviews from Maine internet customers, GoNetspeed is the best internet service provider for Etna residents. GoNetspeed was rated at an average of 4.14 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 58.1% coverage in Etna.

At a national level, based on 4167 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, GoNetspeed is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.27 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Etna?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Etna

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	TDS	8,000 Mbps
	Direct Communications	2,000 Mbps
	Fidium Fiber	2,000 Mbps
	GoNetspeed	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Redzone Wireless	50 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Etna

Based on data reported by Etna ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through TDS. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Etna. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 6,555 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Etna?

Maine customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. GoNetspeed is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Etna customers with an average price rating of 3.71 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Etna

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

Etna ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Etna	Maine	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Etna that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	66.37%	77.23%	71.53%
	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.	5,221 Mbps	1,846 Mbps	3,583 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Etna.	5.0	6.4	7.1

 

Etna Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Etna	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.	2.5	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.	7%	16%	15%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	95%	95%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	86%	91%	91%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	69%	77%	76%
	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.	69%	78%	77%

Etna ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Etna is B-, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Etna is high with a score of 47 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Etna have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Etna 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.

86% of Etna households have an internet connection despite having 99.42% availability. 69% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 69% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 69% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Etna 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 Etna?

How Much Speed does a Etna Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Etna is 2.5, which is larger than the Maine average of 2.3 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Etna’s average household income is $74,570 which is about average for the Maine average of $82,355 and about average for the national average of $93,246. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Etna also has 11% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Maine average of 14%. Additionally, 7% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 16% of residents in Maine who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Etna has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Etna households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 84% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Etna?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Etna?

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 Etna is GoNetspeed.
• The fastest internet provider should be TDS. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, GoNetspeed may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Etna is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Etna, 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 Etna compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Etna 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 Etna’s B- ISP Report Card and 47 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Customer Reviews

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