Best Internet Providers in Orono, ME
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Orono, ME
Orono 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 Orono.
Ranks compare Orono with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Orono, ME at a Glance
Orono Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Fidium
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
GoNetspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Orono ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Orono, ME?
GoNetspeed is the best internet provider in Orono based on Maine customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, GoNetspeed had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Orono, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. GoNetspeed is an option for 55.84% of the city.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Orono?
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 Orono
- Fidium - fiber coverage map
- GoNetspeed - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Redzone Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Fidium - dsl coverage map
How Orono Compares to Places Its Size
Orono's report card score is in the bottom 47% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 36%.
| Measure | Orono | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Penobscot County | Maine | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 71.4% | bottom 40% | 79.9% | 77.2% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,830 Mbps | bottom 30% | 1,865 Mbps | 1,846 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.9 | top 23% | 6.7 | 6.4 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 20% | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 11% | bottom 45% | 11% | 16% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | bottom 43% | 95% | 95% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 84% | bottom 10% | 89% | 91% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 76% | bottom 46% | 75% | 77% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 89% | top 22% | 80% | 82% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $67,138 | bottom 25% | $72,396 | $82,355 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 58% | top 1% | 17% | 14% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 71.4% of homes in Orono, against 79.9% across Penobscot County and 77.2% across Maine. Households in Orono are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $67,138 (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 Orono
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Orono?
Fidium Fiber in Orono, ME
Availability:
64.0%
Customer Rating:
(67)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers Fiber service to 64.0% of Orono homes. Across the city, Fidium Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
GoNetspeed Fiber in Orono, ME
Availability:
55.0%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
GoNetspeed offers Fiber service to 55.0% of Orono homes. Across the city, GoNetspeed Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Orono, ME
Availability:
35.5%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 35.5% of Orono homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Orono?
Redzone Wireless Fixed Wireless in Orono, ME
Availability:
76.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Redzone Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.5% of Orono homes. Across the city, Redzone Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Orono, ME
Availability:
70.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.4% of Orono homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 55 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 9.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Orono, ME
Availability:
68.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
235 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.6% of Orono homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 235 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Orono, ME
Availability:
56.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.9% of Orono homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 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 3.8 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Orono, ME
Availability:
56.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.9% of Orono homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 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 3.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Orono?
Spectrum Cable in Orono, ME
Availability:
77.1%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 77.1% of Orono homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Orono?
Fidium DSL in Orono, ME
Availability:
44.7%
Customer Rating:
(18)
Avg. Download Speed
16 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 44.7% of Orono homes. Across the city, Fidium DSL has speeds up to 16 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 2.4 Mbps throughout the city. Fidium DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Orono from Fidium in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Orono by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Orono has 1 neighborhood and 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Orono
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webster | 5,136 | 48.3% | 1,785 Mbps | 7.4 | B- | 52/100 |
ZIP codes in Orono
How Orono Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Orono that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Glenburn Center has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Bangor the fewest (87.2%); Orono has 71.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orono (this page) | 11,831 | 71.4% | 1,830 Mbps | 7.9 | B | 57/100 |
| Bangor | 39,273 | 87.2% | 1,864 Mbps | 7.6 | B | 56/100 |
| Brewer | 9,672 | 98.4% | 2,000 Mbps | 7.8 | A- | 58/100 |
| Old Town | 8,065 | 98.2% | 1,958 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 68/100 |
| Milford | 3,011 | 99.9% | 2,000 Mbps | 7 | A- | 51/100 |
| Glenburn Center | 2,378 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 7 | A- | 75/100 |
| Eddington | 2,205 | 99.4% | 1,972 Mbps | 7.2 | A- | 47/100 |
| Bradley | 1,510 | 99.5% | 1,992 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 63/100 |
| East Eddington | 933 | 100.0% | 1,830 Mbps | 7.6 | A- | 59/100 |
| Indian Island Penobscot Indian Reservation | 281 | 98.9% | 993 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 61/100 |
| West Old Town | 210 | 100.0% | 1,767 Mbps | 5.4 | B | 61/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Orono?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by GoNetspeed. 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 Orono
| Fidium Fiber | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| GoNetspeed | 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 Orono Internet Providers
Based on 58 reviews from Maine internet customers, GoNetspeed is the best internet service provider for Orono residents. GoNetspeed was rated at an average of 4.13 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 70.4% coverage in Orono.
At a national level, based on 4288 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, GoNetspeed is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.26 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Orono Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Orono, Maine, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Orono Overall | Maine Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GoNetspeed |  (0) | (8) | (23) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (16) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| Redzone Wireless | (0) |  (2) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Orono
Based on data reported by Orono 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 Orono. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,976 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 GoNetspeed. This indicates GoNetspeed reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Orono Speed | Maine Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GoNetspeed | (0) | (8) | (23) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (16) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (31) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Redzone Wireless | (0) |  (2) | (4) | 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Orono?
Of the providers in Orono, customers rate GoNetspeed the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Orono 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.
GoNetspeed is rated 3.88 out of 5 for price, which is similar to 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 Orono, Maine, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Orono
| ISP / Tech Type | Orono Affordability | Maine Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GoNetspeed | (0) | (8) | (23) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (16) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| Redzone Wireless | (0) | (2) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | 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 Orono?
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 Orono is GoNetspeed.
- The fastest internet provider should be Fidium Fiber. 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 Orono is GoNetspeed.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Orono, available to 77.1% 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.