Best Internet Providers in Houlton, ME
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Houlton, ME
Houlton has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Houlton.
Ranks compare Houlton with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Houlton, ME at a Glance
Houlton Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Pioneer Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Fidium
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
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 Houlton ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Houlton, ME?
Pioneer Broadband is the highest-rated internet provider in Houlton based on 49 Maine customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Houlton?
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 Houlton
- Fidium - fiber coverage map
- Pioneer Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Trailrunner Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Fidium - dsl coverage map
- Pioneer Broadband - dsl coverage map
How Houlton Compares to Places Its Size
Houlton's report card score is in the top 14% and its connectivity index is in the top 40%.
| Measure | Houlton | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Aroostook County | Maine | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 95.5% | top 28% | 63.0% | 77.2% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,755 Mbps | top 43% | 1,327 Mbps | 1,846 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.8 | top 11% | 6.4 | 6.4 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 17% | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | bottom 34% | 10% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | top 38% | 91% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 93% | top 22% | 85% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 77% | top 24% | 68% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 74% | bottom 48% | 72% | 82% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $64,423 | bottom 32% | $59,933 | $82,355 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | top 43% | 12% | 14% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 95.5% of homes in Houlton, against 63.0% across Aroostook County and 77.2% across Maine. Households in Houlton are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $64,423 (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 Houlton
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Houlton?
Pioneer Broadband Fiber in Houlton, ME
Availability:
95.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Pioneer Broadband offers Fiber service to 95.4% of Houlton homes. Across the city, Pioneer Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Fidium Fiber in Houlton, ME
Availability:
76.9%
Customer Rating:
(67)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers Fiber service to 76.9% of Houlton homes. Across the city, Fidium Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Houlton, ME
Availability:
7.5%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 7.5% of Houlton homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Houlton?
Trailrunner Broadband Fixed Wireless in Houlton, ME
Availability:
97.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
Trailrunner Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.9% of Houlton homes. Across the city, Trailrunner Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 48 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 9.6 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Houlton, ME
Availability:
95.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.9% of Houlton homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Houlton, ME
Availability:
92.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.4% of Houlton homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 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 6.3 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Houlton, ME
Availability:
92.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.4% of Houlton homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 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 6.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Houlton?
Spectrum Cable in Houlton, ME
Availability:
83.2%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 83.2% of Houlton homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Houlton?
Pioneer Broadband DSL in Houlton, ME
Availability:
90.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Pioneer Broadband offers DSL service to 90.4% of Houlton homes. Across the city, Pioneer Broadband DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Fidium DSL in Houlton, ME
Availability:
47.4%
Customer Rating:
(18)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 47.4% of Houlton homes. Across the city, Fidium DSL has speeds up to 42 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 40, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the city. Fidium DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Houlton from Fidium in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Houlton by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Houlton has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Houlton
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Houlton
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04730 | 9,778 | 85.8% | 1,588 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 51/100 |
How Houlton Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Houlton that have their own pages are all within 14 miles. Among them, Cary has the most homes with fiber (99.1%) and Oakfield the fewest (0.0%); Houlton has 95.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houlton (this page) | 7,556 | 95.5% | 1,755 Mbps | 7.8 | B+ | 54/100 |
| Littleton | 886 | 12.0% | 806 Mbps | 5 | D+ | 40/100 |
| New Limerick | 741 | 89.5% | 921 Mbps | 6.2 | C+ | 51/100 |
| Monticello | 724 | 72.0% | 901 Mbps | 6.1 | C | 45/100 |
| Oakfield | 678 | 0.0% | 781 Mbps | 3.8 | D- | 40/100 |
| Cary | 561 | 99.1% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 43/100 |
| Linneus | 451 | 96.0% | 1,152 Mbps | 7.1 | B | 51/100 |
| Ludlow | 407 | 26.8% | 313 Mbps | 5.9 | C- | 31/100 |
| Smyrna Center | 201 | 0.0% | 313 Mbps | 5.2 | D | 31/100 |
| Estabrook Settlement | 154 | 63.6% | 1,165 Mbps | 4.1 | C | 44/100 |
| North Amity | 76 | 9.2% | 332 Mbps | 3.7 | D | 53/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Houlton?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, 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 Houlton
| Fidium Fiber | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Pioneer Broadband | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Trailrunner Broadband | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Houlton Internet Providers
Based on 49 reviews from Maine internet customers, Pioneer Broadband is the best internet service provider for Houlton 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 95.9% coverage in Houlton.
At a national level, based on 3446 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 Houlton Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Houlton, Maine, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Houlton Overall | Maine Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (16) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (31) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Trailrunner Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Houlton
Based on data reported by Houlton 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 Houlton. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,554 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 Pioneer Broadband. This indicates Pioneer Broadband reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Houlton Speed | Maine Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (16) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (31) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Trailrunner Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Houlton?
Of the providers in Houlton, customers rate Pioneer Broadband the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Houlton 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.
Pioneer Broadband is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Houlton, Maine, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Houlton
| ISP / Tech Type | Houlton Affordability | Maine Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (16) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) |  (31) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Trailrunner Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 Houlton?
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 Houlton 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 Houlton is Pioneer Broadband.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Fidium Fiber has the broadest coverage in Houlton, available to 99.7% 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.