Best Internet Providers in Oakland, ME
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Oakland, ME
Oakland has 8 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 Oakland.
Ranks compare Oakland with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Oakland, ME at a Glance
Oakland Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Fidium
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 Oakland ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Oakland, ME?
Fidium Fiber is the highest-rated internet provider in Oakland based on 50 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Oakland?
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 Oakland
- Fidium - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- TDS - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Redzone Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- Fidium - dsl coverage map
How Oakland Compares to Places Its Size
Oakland's report card score is in the top 16% and its connectivity index is in the top 17%.
| Measure | Oakland | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Kennebec County | Maine | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 97.8% | top 22% | 78.4% | 77.2% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,070 Mbps | top 30% | 1,918 Mbps | 1,846 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.3 | top 33% | 6.7 | 6.4 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 42% | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | bottom 48% | 15% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | top 4% | 95% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 96% | top 9% | 91% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 83% | top 12% | 80% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 81% | top 30% | 81% | 82% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $81,080 | top 39% | $72,835 | $82,355 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | top 43% | 14% | 14% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 97.8% of homes in Oakland, against 78.4% across Kennebec County and 77.2% across Maine. Households in Oakland are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $81,080 (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 Oakland
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Oakland?
Fidium Fiber in Oakland, ME
Availability:
96.8%
Customer Rating:
(67)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers Fiber service to 96.8% of Oakland homes. Across the city, Fidium Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Oakland, ME
Availability:
10.7%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 10.7% of Oakland homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
TDS Fiber in Oakland, ME
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(16)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
TDS offers Fiber service to 1.5% of Oakland homes. Across the city, TDS Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Oakland?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Oakland, ME
Availability:
99.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.1% of Oakland homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 64 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Oakland, ME
Availability:
90.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
282 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.9% of Oakland homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 282 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 19 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Oakland, ME
Availability:
87.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.4% of Oakland homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 51 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 8.9 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Oakland, ME
Availability:
87.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.4% of Oakland homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 51 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 8.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Redzone Wireless Fixed Wireless in Oakland, ME
Availability:
16.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Redzone Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 16.0% of Oakland homes. Across the city, Redzone Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Oakland?
Spectrum Cable in Oakland, ME
Availability:
99.5%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.5% of Oakland homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Oakland?
Fidium DSL in Oakland, ME
Availability:
43.7%
Customer Rating:
(18)
Avg. Download Speed
14 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 43.7% of Oakland homes. Across the city, Fidium DSL has speeds up to 14 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 80 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 2.1 Mbps throughout the city. Fidium DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Oakland from Fidium in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Oakland by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Oakland has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Oakland
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Oakland
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04963 | 7,391 | 97.1% | 2,746 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 69/100 |
How Oakland Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Oakland that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Winslow has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Belgrade the fewest (39.4%); Oakland has 97.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland (this page) | 6,077 | 97.8% | 2,070 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 71/100 |
| Waterville | 18,422 | 94.2% | 1,950 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 53/100 |
| Winslow | 7,948 | 100.0% | 1,998 Mbps | 7.5 | A- | 66/100 |
| Fairfield | 4,729 | 99.9% | 2,838 Mbps | 6.8 | A- | 63/100 |
| Belgrade | 2,808 | 39.4% | 1,374 Mbps | 5.8 | C | 79/100 |
| Weeks Mills | 1,203 | 57.9% | 1,328 Mbps | 6.5 | C+ | 71/100 |
| Fairfield Center | 1,135 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.9 | A- | 76/100 |
| Smithfield | 1,077 | 85.8% | 5,499 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 64/100 |
| Belgrade Lakes | 871 | 66.1% | 5,332 Mbps | 5.2 | B- | 61/100 |
| North Belgrade | 591 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 7.2 | A- | 65/100 |
| North Vassalboro | 282 | 86.5% | 1,865 Mbps | 7 | B | 67/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Oakland?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Fidium Fiber.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Oakland
| TDS | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Fidium Fiber | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Redzone Wireless | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Oakland Internet Providers
Based on 50 reviews from Maine internet customers, Fidium Fiber is the best internet service provider for Oakland residents. Fidium Fiber was rated at an average of 3.50 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 99.1% coverage in Oakland.
At a national level, based on 4304 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 Oakland Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Oakland, Maine, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Oakland Overall | Maine Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidium |  (1) | (16) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| Redzone Wireless |  (0) |  (2) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum |  (1) | (31) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Oakland
Based on data reported by Oakland 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 Oakland. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,961 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Fidium Fiber. This indicates Fidium reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Oakland Speed | Maine Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidium | (1) | (16) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| Redzone Wireless | (0) |  (2) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (31) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Oakland?
Of the providers in Oakland, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Oakland 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. Fidium Fiber is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Oakland, Maine, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Oakland
| ISP / Tech Type | Oakland Affordability | Maine Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidium | (1) | (16) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| Redzone Wireless | (0) | (2) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (31) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Maine
Customer Reviews
Caitlyn B.
Fidium Fiber
April 21, 2025 We were recently approached by Fidium to be part of a neighborhood install. After having Spectrum with poor service for many years, we decided it was time to switch. We were offered 1G of speed for $89.00 a month for the first year, and were advised to call towards the end of that year to keep said price point. I really appreciated the suggestion to call to keep our good rate because it made me feel like the technician really valued how strict budgets can be for people. They offered a set up appointment on a Sunday between 3 and 5 pm, which provided me with the sense that the company understands the needs of their customers may vary, and are willing to meet those needs. Following installation, we have had no service interruptions like we had experienced with previous providers, and have found our speeds to be greatly improved. I would give the service a 5/5; based on our usage and customer service experiences. I would give their pricing a 4/5; while I do pay less than I had previously, I do find that nearly $100/mo. is more than I'd like to pay.
A Oakland, ME Customer
Spectrum Cable
March 01, 2023 They are the worst internet provider, and I have a horrible history with them. Technical problems are a regular occurrence. So is poor customer support. I hate being a Spectrum customer but they are the only provider in my area that offers internet. I think they get away with charging more than is appropriate for poor service because they have a monopoly on cable.
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.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Oakland?
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 Oakland is Fidium.
- The fastest internet provider should be Fidium Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Fidium Fiber may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Oakland is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Oakland, available to 99.5% 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.