9 Best Internet Providers in Orland, ME

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

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Orland 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 Orland, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 95.72% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Orland

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

Based on 46 reviews from Maine internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Orland residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Fidium Fiber wins for second-place in Maine, with 3.86 out of 5 stars and 99.6% coverage in Orland.

At a national level, based on 3075 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Redzone Wireless is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.22 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Orland?

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

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

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Orland

Based on data reported by Orland ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum and Premium Choice Broadband. These internet providers offer speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Orland. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 Fidium Fiber. This indicates Fidium reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Orland?

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 lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. US Cellular is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Orland customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Orland

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

Orland ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Orland	Maine	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Orland that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	14.36%	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.	1,014 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 Orland.	7.4	7.0	6.8

 

Orland Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Orland	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.	2.2	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.	14%	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.	94%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	87%	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.	68%	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.	68%	77%	76%

Orland ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Orland is C+, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Orland is high with a score of 49 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Orland have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Orland 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.

87% of Orland households have an internet connection despite having 99.66% availability. 68% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 6% 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 68% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 68% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Orland 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 Orland?

How Much Speed does a Orland Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Orland is 2.2, which is smaller than the Maine average of 2.3 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Orland's average household income is $81,375 which is higher than the Maine average of $78,786 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Orland also has 9% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Maine average of 13%. Additionally, 14% 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 Orland has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Orland households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 88% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 91% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Orland?

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 Orland is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum and Premium Choice Broadband. 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 Orland is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• HughesNet, Viasat, and Fidium Fiber has the broadest coverage in Orland, 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 Orland compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Orland 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 Orland's C+ ISP Report Card and 49 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.